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MI SB1122

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sue Shink

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Energy And Environment11/14/2024

Full Bill Text

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