MI SB1091

Local units of government may adopt ordinances for prevention, control, or eradication of aquatic invasive species in waterbodies (excluding Great Lakes and connecting waters) located within their boundaries with public access.

Ordinances may impose fees up to $10.00 per boat per day or $45.00 per boat per year for boat launches, washing stations, and vehicle/trailer parking, but only if aquatic invasive species are present in the waterbody.

Pesticide applicators, lake management consultants, and persons engaged in aquatic invasive species management activities must be exempted from fees; government entities and nonprofits may be exempted at local discretion.

Fee revenue must be deposited in a restricted fund used exclusively for prevention, control, and eradication activities and ordinance administration, with unspent funds rolling over annually without lapsing to other funds.

Ordinances are enforceable only if adopted by at least 50% of affected cities/townships (or counties for multi-county waterbodies) covering at least 2/3 of the waterbody's surface area, and must be reviewed at public meetings every three years.