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MI SB0370

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rosemary Bayer

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from applying glyphosate on residential turfgrass or in residential flower beds or other residential ground cover beds.

  • Requires retailers selling glyphosate products to display a sign in 24-point type in the immediate vicinity of the product stating that state law prohibits residential glyphosate application.

  • Violation of the residential application prohibition is a state civil infraction with a maximum civil fine of $100.

  • Violation of the retail signage requirement is a state civil infraction with a maximum civil fine of $100 per day for violations within 1 year of the effective date, and $200 per day thereafter.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Environmental protection: hazardous products; glyphosate herbicide; prohibit certain residential uses of. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding subpt. 3 to pt. 147.

Agriculture: pesticides

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Environmental Quality

4/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality4/21/2021

Full Bill Text

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