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MI HB6424

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Hornberger

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, and distribution of disposable wipes in Michigan without a warning label stating "NONFLUSHABLE" or "DO NOT FLUSH" prominently displayed on the principal display panel of the package.

  • Defines "disposable wipes" as nonflushable, premoistened nonwoven products designed for diapering, personal hygiene, or household cleaning, excluding products labeled as flushable, sewer safe, or septic safe.

  • Requires disposable wipes marketed in Michigan to be clearly marketed as nonflushable.

  • Establishes civil penalties: up to $2,000 for a first offense, up to $5,000 for a second offense, and up to $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense.

  • Allows prosecution by the county prosecutor where the violation occurred or by the Michigan attorney general.

Legislative Description

Environmental protection: sewage; "nonflushable" warning label for wipes; require. Creates new act.

Environmental protection: hazardous waste

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/29/2022

9/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism9/28/2022

Full Bill Text

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