Sec. 8201.
As used in this part:
(a) "Conservation easement" means that term as it is defined in section 2140.
(b) "Conservation plan" means a plan approved by the department for all or a portion of a parcel of land that specifies the conservation practices to be undertaken and includes a schedule for implementation.
(c) "Conservation practices" means practices, voluntarily implemented by the landowner, that protect and conserve water quality, soil, natural features, wildlife, or other natural resources and that meet 1 or more of the following:
(i) The practices comply with United States natural resource conservation service standards and specifications as approved by the department.
(ii) The practices are provided in rules promulgated by the department under this part.
(iii) The practices have been approved by the commission of agriculture.
(d) "Department" means the department of agriculture or its authorized representatives.
(e) "Fund" means the agriculture pollution prevention fund created in section 8206.
(f) "Verification" or "verify" means a determination by the department that 1 or more conservation practices have been established and are being maintained in accordance with a conservation plan.
History: Add. 2001, Act 176, Imd. Eff. Dec. 11, 2001 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-2 - Chapter 2 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control (324.8201...324.9510)
451-1994-II-2-82 - Part 82 Conservation Practices (324.8201...324.8208)
Section 324.8201 - Definitions.
Section 324.8204 - Conservation Easements.
Section 324.8205 - Disposition of Recovered Money.
Section 324.8206 - Agriculture Pollution Prevention Fund.
Section 324.8207 - Confidentiality; Exemption From Freedom of Information Act.