Recreation: outdoor activities; ski area permit fees; increase. Amends secs. 6 & 16 of 1962 PA 199 (MCL 408.326 & 408.336).

SB 572 increases permit and inspection fees for Michigan ski areas under the Ski Area Safety Act of 1962. It raises the annual permit fee from $25 to $50 for 2024-2025, then to $100 (2025-2026), and $150 thereafter. Inspection fees for equipment like rope tows, chair lifts, and tramways also increase annually, with specific new rates starting October 2024. These fee changes directly affect ski area operators who must pay the updated amounts for permits, inspections, and plan reviews. The bill does not alter safety requirements, only the cost structure for compliance.