Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-II-3-117 - Part 117 Septage Waste Servicers (324.11701...324.11721)
Section 324.11719 - Violation or False Statement as Misdemeanor; Penalties.

Sec. 11719.
(1) A person who violates section 11704, 11705, 11708, 11709, 11710, or 11711 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both. A peace officer may issue an appearance ticket to a person for a violation of any of these sections.
(2) A person who knowingly makes or causes to be made a false statement or entry in a license application or a record required in section 11703 is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or a fine of not less than $2,500.00 or more than $25,000.00, or both.
(3) A person who violates this part or a license or permit issued under this part, except as provided in subsections (1) and (2), is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 30 days or a fine of not less than $1,000.00 and not more than $2,500.00, or both.
(4) Each day that a violation described in subsection (1), (2), or (3) continues constitutes a separate violation.
(5) Upon receipt of information that the servicing of septage waste regulated by this part presents an imminent or substantial threat to the public health, safety, welfare, or the environment, after consultation with the director or a designated representative of the department of community health, the department, or a peace officer if authorized by law, shall do 1 or more of the following:
(a) Pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, summarily suspend a license issued under this part and afford the holder of the license an opportunity for a hearing within 7 days.
(b) Request that the attorney general commence an action to enjoin the act or practice and obtain injunctive relief upon a showing that a person is or has removed, transported, or disposed of septage waste in a manner that is or may become injurious to the public health, safety, welfare, or the environment.
History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 381, Imd. Eff. Oct. 12, 2004 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA

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