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MI HB4840
Bill
Status
6/13/2013
Primary Sponsor
Aric Nesbitt
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AI Summary
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Adds suction weed harvesting to the list of activities that do not require a permit under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.
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Defines "suction weed harvesting" as the practice where a diver extracts weeds from a water body and a vacuum hose draws the weeds into a boat.
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Defines "water withdrawal" as the removal of water from its source for any purpose, which is also exempt from permit requirements.
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Introduced June 13, 2013 by Rep. Nesbitt and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
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Corrects federal statutory reference in the watershed protection and flood prevention act exemption from 16 USC 1001-1008 and 1010 to 16 USC 1001-1012.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; permits; requirements for permit; eliminate for practice of suction weed harvesting. Amends sec. 30103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103).
State agencies (existing), environmental quality
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 06/14/2013
6/18/2013