Sec. 61522.
(1) Unless a penalty is otherwise provided for in this part, a person who violates this part or a rule or order promulgated or issued under this part is subject to a penalty of not more than $1,000.00. Each day the violation continues constitutes a separate offense. The penalty shall be recovered by an action brought by the supervisor.
(2) A person aiding in the violation of this part or a rule or order promulgated or issued under this part is subject to the same penalties as are prescribed in this section for the person who committed the violation.
(3) If the supervisor arbitrarily and capriciously violates section 61508(2), the supervisor is subject to the penalties prescribed in the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Supervisor of Wells
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 III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-3 - Chapter 3 Management of Nonrenewable Resources (324.60101...324.64111)
451-1994-III-3-2 - Subchapter 2 Regulation of Oil and Gas Wells (324.61001...324.62103)
451-1994-III-3-2-615 - Part 615 Supervisor of Wells (324.61501...324.61527)
Section 324.61501 - Definitions.
Section 324.61502 - Construction of Part.
Section 324.61503b - Postproduction Costs.
Section 324.61504 - Waste Prohibited.
Section 324.61505 - Supervisor of Wells; Jurisdiction; Authority; Enforcement of Part.
Section 324.61506 - Supervisor of Wells; Powers and Duties Generally.
Section 324.61506a - Notice of Violation.
Section 324.61506c - Toll-Free Telephone Number; Maintenance; Use.
Section 324.61507 - Prevention of Waste; Procedure; Hearing; Rules; Orders.
Section 324.61509 - Hearings; Subpoena; Witnesses and Production of Books; Incriminating Testimony.
Section 324.61511 - False Swearing as Perjury; Penalty.
Section 324.61513a - Pooling of Properties Not Required.
Section 324.61514 - Certificates of Clearance or Tenders; Issuance.
Section 324.61515 - Handling or Disposition of Illegal Oil or Gas; Penalty.
Section 324.61521 - Unlawful Acts; Penalties.
Section 324.61522 - Violations of Part, Rule, or Order; Penalties.
Section 324.61524 - Fee for Monitoring, Surveillance, Enforcement, and Administration of Part.
Section 324.61525a - Annual Well Regulatory Fee; Report.
Section 324.61526 - Part Cumulative; Conflicting Provisions Repealed; Exception.