Sec. 9505.
(1) A person shall not discharge or permit the discharge of oil from a watercraft or a docking facility into or onto the waters of this state.
(2) The owner or operator of a watercraft who, whether directly or through any person concerned in the operation, navigation, or management of the watercraft, discharges, permits, or causes or contributes to the discharge of oil into or onto the waters of this state or adjoining shorelines or beaches shall immediately remove the oil from the waters, shorelines, or beaches. If the state removes the oil that was discharged from the watercraft, the owner or operator, or both, are liable to the state for the full amount of the costs reasonably incurred for its removal. The state may bring action against the owner or operator, or both, to recover such costs in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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-2 - Chapter 2 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control (324.8201...324.9510)
451-1994-II-2-WATERCRAFT-POLLUTION - Part Watercraft Pollution (324.9501...324.9510)
451-1994-II-2-WATERCRAFT-POLLUTION-95 - Part 95 Watercraft Pollution Control (324.9501...324.9510)
Section 324.9501 - Definitions.
Section 324.9502 - Prohibition of Discharges Into Water.
Section 324.9504 - Pump-Out Facilities.
Section 324.9505 - Discharge of Oil Prohibited; Removal of Oil From Waters, Shorelines, or Beaches.
Section 324.9506 - Inspection of Watercraft, Marinas and Docks; Facilities Required.
Section 324.9507 - State Rights Reserves; Prohibition of Local Regulations.
Section 324.9510 - Violation of Part or Rules as Misdemeanor; Penalty.