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MI HB4345
Bill
Status
3/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ricky Outman
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AI Summary
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Prohibits manufacturing personal care products containing plastic microbeads effective December 31, 2017, with an exception for over-the-counter drugs.
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Prohibits retailers from accepting personal care products containing plastic microbeads for sale effective December 31, 2018, with the same exception for over-the-counter drugs.
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Extends the prohibition to over-the-counter drugs, prohibiting their manufacture effective December 31, 2018, and their sale effective December 31, 2019.
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Defines plastic microbeads as intentionally added nonbiodegradable solid plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in all dimensions.
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first violations and up to $2,500 for subsequent violations of the prohibitions.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection; other; sale of personal care products containing plastic microbeads; prohibit. Amends heading of ch. 5, art. II of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) & adds part 162.
Environmental protection: other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 03/13/2015
3/17/2015