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MI SB1027
Bill
Status
9/9/2014
Primary Sponsor
Gretchen Whitmer
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AI Summary
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Prohibits manufacturing personal care products (excluding over-the-counter drugs) containing plastic microbeads starting January 1, 2018, and prohibits accepting such products for sale starting January 1, 2019.
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Prohibits manufacturing over-the-counter drugs containing plastic microbeads starting January 1, 2019, and prohibits accepting such products for sale starting January 1, 2020.
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Defines "plastic microbead" as any intentionally added non-biodegradable plastic particle less than 5 millimeters in each dimension used to exfoliate or cleanse in a rinse-off product.
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Establishes civil fines of up to $1,000 per day per product for first violations and up to $2,500 per day per product for subsequent violations.
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Allows prosecuting attorneys or the state attorney general to enforce violations of the prohibition.
Legislative Description
Trade; consumer goods and services; manufacture and acceptance for sale of personal care products containing plastic microbeads; prohibit. Amends heading of ch. 5, art. II of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 24.90106) & adds pt. 162.
Environmental protection, prohibited products
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
9/9/2014