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MI HB6086

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/9/2014

Primary Sponsor

Martin Howrylak

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Reduces the minimum term of a certificate of coverage for aquatic invasive species treatment from 3 years to 2 years, unless the applicant requests a shorter term.

  • Requires permits to include specific information: active ingredients or trade names of chemicals, application rates, maximum amounts per treatment, minimum time between treatments, maps of approved impact areas, and permit term.

  • Authorizes chemical treatment in each year covered by the permit, except for chemicals with annual use restrictions that were in effect before the amendment.

  • Requires permittees to pay an annual fee by April 1 of the second and each subsequent year equal to the original permit application fee, with permit suspension if payment is not received.

  • Allows applicants to prepay all future annual fees at the time of initial permit application and provides for refunds if the permit is denied or granted for a shorter period than requested.

Legislative Description

Environmental protection; permits; term of permit for treatment of aquatic invasive species; modify to 2 years. Amends sec. 3309 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3309).

Natural resources, nonnative species

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 12/10/2014

12/10/2014

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources12/9/2014

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