Sec. 3115a.
(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), a person who alters or causes the alteration of a floodplain in violation of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $2,500.00 for each occurrence.
(2) A person who commits a minor offense is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 for each violation. A law enforcement officer may issue and serve an appearance ticket upon a person for a minor offense pursuant to sections 9a to 9g of chapter IV of the code of criminal procedure, Act No. 175 of the Public Acts of 1927, being sections 764.9a to 764.9g of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(3) A person who willfully or recklessly violates a condition of a floodplain permit issued under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $2,500.00 per day.
(4) As used in this section, "minor offense" means either of the following violations of this part if the department determines that restoration of the affected floodplain is not required:
(a) The failure to obtain a permit under this part.
(b) A violation of a permit issued under this part.
History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 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-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)
451-1994-II-1-31 - Part 31 Water Resources Protection (324.3101...324.3134)
Section 324.3101 - Definitions.
Section 324.3102 - Implementation of Part.
Section 324.3105 - Entering Property for Inspections and Investigations; Assistance.
Section 324.3106a - Satisfaction of Remedial Obligations.
Section 324.3107 - Harmful Interference With Streams; Rules; Orders; Determinations for Record.
Section 324.3109b - Satisfaction of Remedial Obligations.
Section 324.3111 - Repealed. 2012, Act 43, Imd. Eff. Mar. 6, 2012.
Section 324.3111b - Release Required to Be Reported Under R 324.2001 to R 324.2009.
Section 324.3112e - Permit Not Required; "Beneficial Use By-Product" and "Beneficial Use 3" Defined.
Section 324.3114 - Enforcement of Part; Criminal Complaint.
Section 324.3115a - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; “Minor Offense” Defined.
Section 324.3116 - Construction of Part; Exemptions.
Section 324.3117 - Supplemental Construction.
Section 324.3118 - Stormwater Discharge Fees; Definitions.
Section 324.3119 - Storm Water Fund.
Section 324.3121 - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Fund.
Section 324.3122a - Annual Groundwater Discharge Permit Fees; Credit; Amount.
Section 324.3124 - Groundwater Discharge Permit Fund.
Section 324.3134 - Operator Training and Certification Fund.