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MI HB6208

Bill

Status

Engrossed

9/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

Beau LaFave

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that the department may conduct necessary reclamation work on mining properties when operators fail to comply within 90 days of notice, with operators and sureties jointly and severally liable for all expenses incurred.

  • Requires the department to notify the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives in writing within 24 hours of issuing an emergency order suspending mining activities.

  • Maintains emergency suspension authority limited to 10 days initially, with extension possible through an emergency order and administrative hearing, with total suspension duration capped at 30 days.

  • Preserves the attorney general's authority to pursue restraining orders, injunctions, or other remedies in circuit court to prevent violations of mining regulations.

Legislative Description

Natural resources: mining; actions ordered or taken by the department suspending mining operations; modify. Amends sec. 63417 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.63417).

Property: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Oversight

9/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Oversight9/27/2022
Oversight6/9/2022

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