MI SB0400

Water suppliers must annually notify customers in writing if their residence is served by a lead service line, including information on health effects of lead, water usage advice, and flushing instructions.

Property owners must disclose the existence of a lead service line to tenants in the rental agreement or separate disclosure statement developed by the department in consultation with the rental industry.

Property owners must notify tenants of any material changes to lead service line status indicated in subsequent notices from water suppliers.

Knowing violation of the tenant disclosure requirement is a state civil infraction punishable by a fine of up to $250 per unit, with a maximum of $500 per notice received for multifamily dwellings.

Misdemeanor penalties for other violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act remain at up to $5,000 per day and/or up to 1 year imprisonment, with provisions for law enforcement to issue appearance tickets for minor offenses.