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MI SB0710
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits applying coal tar sealants or other high-PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) sealants containing more than 0.1% PAHs by weight on asphalt, concrete, or other pavement in Michigan
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Bans the sale of coal tar sealants and high-PAH sealants unless the purchaser provides a written exemption or completes a "no-Michigan-use form" certifying the product will not be used in the state
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Requires sellers to retain no-Michigan-use forms or exemption copies for 3 years and make them available to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy upon request
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Allows exemptions from the application ban for persons conducting environmental research on these sealants or developing alternative technologies
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Establishes civil fines of up to $5,000 for violations, with the law taking effect 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
11/13/2025