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Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1542a (2026)

Continuation of preexisting sport shooting ranges.

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SPORT SHOOTING RANGES


Act 269 of 1989


691.1542a Continuation of preexisting sport shooting ranges.

Sec. 2a.

    (1) A sport shooting range that is operated and is not in violation of existing law at the time of the enactment of an ordinance shall be permitted to continue in operation even if the operation of the sport shooting range at a later date does not conform to the new ordinance or an amendment to an existing ordinance.

    (2) A sport shooting range that is in existence as of the effective date of this section and operates in compliance with generally accepted operation practices, even if not in compliance with an ordinance of a local unit of government, shall be permitted to do all of the following within its preexisting geographic boundaries if in compliance with generally accepted operation practices:

    (a) Repair, remodel, or reinforce any conforming or nonconforming building or structure as may be necessary in the interest of public safety or to secure the continued use of the building or structure.

    (b) Reconstruct, repair, restore, or resume the use of a nonconforming building damaged by fire, collapse, explosion, act of god, or act of war occurring after the effective date of this section. The reconstruction, repair, or restoration shall be completed within 1 year following the date of the damage or settlement of any property damage claim. If reconstruction, repair, or restoration is not completed within 1 year, continuation of the nonconforming use may be terminated in the discretion of the local unit of government.

    (c) Do anything authorized under generally accepted operation practices, including, but not limited to:

    (i) Expand or increase its membership or opportunities for public participation.

    (ii) Expand or increase events and activities.

History: Add. 1994, Act 250, Imd. Eff. July 5, 1994

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1998–2014 · leading case: Addison Twp. v. Barnhart, 845 N.W.2d 88 (Mich. 2014).
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Addison Twp. v. Barnhart, 845 N.W.2d 88 (Mich. 2014). · cites it 27× “1541(d) that also existed as a “sport shooting range” as of the effective date ofMCL 691.1542a. Further, a “sport shooting range” under MCL 691.”
Ray Twp. v. B & BS Gun Club, 575 N.W.2d 63 (Mich. Ct. App. 1998). · cites it 2× “1234(42a), provides: (1) A sport shooting range that is operated and is not in violation of existing law at the time of the enactment of an ordinance shall be permitted to continue in operation even if the operation of the sport shooting range at a later date • does not conform…”
Fraser Twp. v. Linwood-Bay Sportsman's Club, 715 N.W.2d 89 (Mich. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 3× “11 MCL 691.1542a. 12 MCL 125.271 et seq. [13] 13 MCL 691.”
Cheboygan Sportsman Club v. Cheboygan Cnty. Prosecuting Attorney, 858 N.W.2d 751 (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). “Under MCL 691.1542a, such ranges are immune, under certain circumstances, to violations of ordinances.”
People of the Twp. of Addison v. Jerry Klein Barnhart (Mich. 2012). “272942) (Barnhart I), when it held that, “to the extent that there was testimony to suggest that defendant’s operation of a shooting range was for business or commercial purposes, MCL 691.1542a(2)(c) does not provide freedom from compliance with local zoning controls.”
Cheboygan Sportsman Club v. Cheboygan Cnty. Prosecuting Attorney (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). “Under MCL 691.1542a, such ranges are immune, under certain circumstances, to violations of ordinances.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1542a(2) — 1 case
Addison Twp. v. Barnhart, 845 N.W.2d 88 (Mich. 2014). “1541(d) that also existed as a “sport shooting range” as of the effective date ofMCL 691.1542a. Further, a “sport shooting range” under MCL 691.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1542a(2)(c) — 3 cases
Addison Twp. v. Barnhart, 845 N.W.2d 88 (Mich. 2014). “1541(d) that also existed as a “sport shooting range” as of the effective date ofMCL 691.1542a. Further, a “sport shooting range” under MCL 691.”
Fraser Twp. v. Linwood-Bay Sportsman's Club, 715 N.W.2d 89 (Mich. Ct. App. 2006). “11 MCL 691.1542a. 12 MCL 125.271 et seq. [13] 13 MCL 691.”
People of the Twp. of Addison v. Jerry Klein Barnhart (Mich. 2012). “272942) (Barnhart I), when it held that, “to the extent that there was testimony to suggest that defendant’s operation of a shooting range was for business or commercial purposes, MCL 691.1542a(2)(c) does not provide freedom from compliance with local zoning controls.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1542a(l) — 2 cases
Ray Twp. v. B & BS Gun Club, 575 N.W.2d 63 (Mich. Ct. App. 1998). “1234(42a), provides: (1) A sport shooting range that is operated and is not in violation of existing law at the time of the enactment of an ordinance shall be permitted to continue in operation even if the operation of the sport shooting range at a later date • does not conform…”
Addison Twp. v. Barnhart, 845 N.W.2d 88 (Mich. 2014). “1541(d) that also existed as a “sport shooting range” as of the effective date ofMCL 691.1542a. Further, a “sport shooting range” under MCL 691.”
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