MI HB4309

Prohibits any person from applying coal tar sealant or other high PAH sealant containing more than 0.1% polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on asphalt, concrete, or other pavement, with property owners rebuttably presumed to have applied prohibited sealants found on their property.

Prohibits the sale of coal tar sealant or other high PAH sealant unless the purchaser provides either a written exemption from the director or a completed no-Michigan-use form certifying the product will not be used in Michigan.

Requires sellers retaining completed no-Michigan-use forms or exemption documents for 3 years and must allow the Department of Environmental Quality to inspect or copy them upon request.

Authorizes the director to grant written exemptions for research on environmental effects or development of alternative technologies when coal tar sealant use is necessary for the research or development.

Establishes violations as state civil infractions with civil fines up to $5,000, effective 90 days after enactment.