MI HB5304

Requires dredging permit applicants under Parts 301, 303, or 325 to state whether dredged material will be used for beach nourishment, and if not, provide a detailed explanation why

Imposes a $25.00 per cubic yard royalty on dredged material that is not used for beach nourishment, with exemptions for unsuitable materials or when beach nourishment would violate permit conditions

Mandates that dredging permits include a condition requiring suitable dredged materials be used for beach nourishment, with placement specifications including between the ordinary high-water mark and 8-foot water depth

Creates the Beach Nourishment Fund in the state treasury, funded by the royalties, to be administered by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Establishes a beach nourishment grant program for local governments to address shoreline erosion from harbors/piers, protect critical municipal infrastructure, and create healthy public beaches