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MI HB5255
Bill
Status
1/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bumstead
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AI Summary
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Amends the Michigan Aquaculture Development Act (1996 PA 199) to add new definitions and restrictions on aquaculture operations.
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Adds 10 new defined terms to the act including "net pen aquaculture facility," "openly connected," "confinement research facility," and "genetically engineered" to clarify regulatory terminology.
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Prohibits operation of net pen aquaculture facilities within the Great Lakes, connecting waters (St. Mary's River, Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River), or any water body openly connected to these waters.
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Updates the definition of "department" and "director" to specify the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Agriculture; aquaculture; prohibition of aquaculture in the Great Lakes; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1996 PA 199 (MCL 286.872) & adds sec. 6a.
Agriculture: aquaculture
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/27/2016
1/28/2016