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MI SB1352
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing products containing deca-BDE (decabromodiphenyl ether) in Michigan, effective December 31, 2010 for mattresses, upholstered furniture, and electrical/electronic equipment, and December 31, 2012 for all other products.
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Exempts motor vehicles, transportation equipment, military equipment, and their components from the initial prohibition, but prohibits these items containing deca-BDE beginning December 31, 2013, with an exception for service parts for vehicles manufactured before that date.
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Allows persons in possession of prohibited products on applicable effective dates to sell or dispose of existing inventory and permits transportation and storage of such products for distribution outside Michigan.
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Requires annual reporting beginning in 2011 by persons who produced or sold deca-BDE for use in products sold in Michigan, detailing the quantity produced or sold during the prior year.
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Amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by adding definitions for deca-BDE, octa-BDE, penta-BDE, and PBDE; updates the department name to Department of Natural Resources and Environment; and repeals section 14724.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; toxic substances or products; manufacture, sale, or distribution of certain products containing decabromodiphenyl ethers (deca-BDEs); prohibit. Amends sec. 14721 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.14721); adds sec. 14723a & repeals sec. 14724 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.14724).
State agencies (existing), environmental quality
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
5/26/2010