HB 5957 Summary

• Increases pesticide product registration fee from $40.00 to $100.00 per product for 5 years after the bill's effective date, with an additional $100.00 late fee if payment is received after June 30.

• Increases inspection fee for fertilizers and soil conditioners from 10 cents to 35 cents per ton (and peat/peat moss from 2 cents to 2 cents per cubic yard) for 5 years after the bill's effective date.

• Requires out-of-state registrants, pesticide dealers, applicators, and fertilizer manufacturers/distributors to either maintain a registered Michigan office with a resident agent or pay all costs for the department to audit their records at the out-of-state location.

• Modifies grammatical language throughout by changing "who" to "that" in multiple sections and clarifying requirements for registrants operating outside the state.

• Waives pesticide applicator certification fees for honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.