Sec. 71.

The following subdivisions are applicable to a matter subject to the tribunal's jurisdiction, but which is pending on the effective date of this act before any forum, described in section 41:

(a) A matter which has not been heard on or before August 31, 1974, is transferred to the tribunal on September 1, 1974.

(b) A matter which has been heard on or before August 31, 1974, but which has not been decided on or before September 30, 1974, is transferred to the tribunal on October 1, 1974.

(c) Where a matter is transferred pursuant to subdivisions (a) or (b), the forum shall transfer to the tribunal, within 30 days after the date of transfer of the matter, all relevant books, records, documents, files, transcripts, funds, deposits, and securities.

(d) Where a matter is transferred pursuant to subdivisions (a) or (b), the forum shall notify, by certified mail, return receipt requested, not later than the date of transfer, the parties to such matter of the transfer, and of the fees required by section 49.

(e) Where a matter is transferred pursuant to subdivisions (a) or (b), the moving party shall pay not later than 30 days after the date of transfer, the filing fee and other fees required by section 49. In default of the payment, or on request of the moving party made before the expiration of the 30 days, the tribunal may dismiss the matter with prejudice.

(f) On the basis of prior proceedings and such supplemental proceedings as it deems necessary, the tribunal shall decide all matters transferred pursuant to subdivisions (a) or (b) as if they had been originally commenced before the tribunal. The tribunal may, in its discretion, waive any defects in pleadings or procedure occurring prior to July 1, 1974, that are not jurisdictional in nature.

History: 1973, Act 186, Eff. July 1, 1974 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 365, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 1976