Sec. 16903c.
(1) The owner or operator of a collection site shall ensure that tires at a collection site are maintained in a manner that limits the potential of mosquito breeding by complying with 1 or more of the following:
(a) The tires shall be covered by plastic sheets or other impermeable barriers to prevent the accumulation of precipitation.
(b) The tires shall be chemically treated to eliminate mosquito breeding.
(c) The tires shall be baled, shredded, or chipped into pieces no larger than 4 inches by 6 inches and stored in piles that allow complete water drainage.
(2) A person who violates this section is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $400.00, plus costs.
(3) A default in the payment of a civil fine or costs ordered under this section or an installment of the fine or costs may be remedied by any means authorized under the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.101 to 600.9947.
History: Add. 2002, Act 496, Imd. Eff. July 3, 2002 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 543, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)
451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)
451-1994-II-5-169 - Part 169 Scrap Tires (324.16901...324.16911)
Section 324.16901 - Definitions.
Section 324.16902a - Repealed. 2002, Act 496, Imd. Eff. July 3, 2002.
Section 324.16903a - Fires at Collection Sites; Statewide Response Plan.
Section 324.16903b - Bond; Exemptions; Noncompliance; Notice; Compliance With Subsection (1).
Section 324.16904a - End User; Exemption.
Section 324.16904b - Regulation of Scrap Tires as Solid Waste.
Section 324.16907 - Report to Legislature.
Section 324.16908a - Development of Markets for Scrap Tires.
Section 324.16908c - Intentional Open Burning of Scrap Tire Prohibited.
Section 324.16910 - Response to Fire or Violation of Part; Action for Recovery of Incurred Costs.
Section 324.16911 - Reports; Appointment of Scrap Tire Advisory Committee.