MI HB6101

Requires a registered evaluator to conduct a transfer evaluation and file a report with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy before any sale or transfer of property with a septic tank, effective upon passage.

Transfer evaluation must include locating and inspecting the septic tank, observing for drainage problems or effluent discharge, checking for illicit discharges, pumping the tank if fluid is below 66% capacity, and noting any system failures.

Exempts transfers from the septic tank inspection requirement if the property will connect to public sewer within 6 months, the tank is less than 3 years old, a recent inspection exists, the transaction value is under $100, the transfer is between spouses or court-ordered, or winter weather prevents inspection.

Establishes the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy as the regulatory authority to set education and experience standards for registered evaluators, approve certifying agencies, maintain a list of registered evaluators, and determine registration fees.

Requires individuals to be certified by a department-approved agency and register with the department before conducting transfer evaluations; allows the department to register individuals without certification if no certifying agency is approved within 90 days of the act's effective date.