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MI SB1122
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits applying coal tar sealants or other high PAH sealants containing more than 0.1% polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on asphalt, concrete, or other pavement, with property owners rebuttably presumed to have applied prohibited sealants found on their property.
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Prohibits selling coal tar sealants or other high PAH sealants unless the purchaser provides a completed no-Michigan-use form or proof of an exemption, with sellers required to retain documentation for 3 years and allow department inspection.
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Requires the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to post a no-Michigan-use form on its website that includes purchaser information, purchase date, quantity, a statement that the product will not be used in Michigan, and the purchaser's signature and affirmation.
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Allows the director to grant written exemptions to persons conducting environmental research or developing alternative technologies if coal tar sealant use is necessary for the research or development.
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Establishes violations as state civil infractions subject to fines of up to $5,000 and makes the act effective 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Environmental protection: pollution prevention; coal tar sealant or other high PAH sealant for pavement; prohibit use and sale. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 149.
Environmental protection: pollution prevention
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment
11/14/2024