MI SB1006

Director of Agriculture must investigate all farm complaints within 7 business days of receipt and conduct on-site inspections covering manure use, waste, dust, noise, odor, pollution, and animal care issues.

Director must notify applicable city, village, township, and county of complaints and investigation findings, including whether the farm is using generally accepted agricultural and management practices.

Complainants who file more than 3 unverified complaints against the same farm within 3 years may be ordered to pay the full investigation costs for any fourth or subsequent unverified complaint.

Local units of government are preempted from enacting ordinances that conflict with state agricultural practices, but may propose alternative standards if adverse environmental or public health effects exist, subject to director review and commission approval.

Director must establish a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Environmental Quality regarding investigation procedures and must notify DEQ of potential violations of environmental protection laws.