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MI SB0793

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

James Ananich

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases misdemeanor fine for violating the Safe Drinking Water Act from $5,000 to $7,500 per day of violation, with imprisonment up to 1 year

  • Creates felony penalty for repeat offenders with 1 or more prior convictions: fine up to $10,000 per day or imprisonment up to 2 years

  • Establishes felony penalty for violations causing physical injury requiring medical care: fine up to $10,000 per day or imprisonment up to 5 years

  • Requires courts to order water suppliers convicted under this section to notify all persons served of the violation and conviction

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Water; quality; violations of safe drinking water act; revise. Amends sec. 21 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1021).

Water: quality

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/30/2018

Full Bill Text

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