Sec. 21.
(1) A person who violates this act or the rules promulgated under this act or an order issued pursuant to this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for each day of violation, or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.
(2) A law enforcement officer may issue and serve an appearance ticket upon a person for a minor offense pursuant to sections 9c to 9g of chapter IV of the code of criminal procedure, 1927 PA 175, MCL 764.9c to 764.9g.
(3) As used in this section, "minor offense" means a violation of a permit issued under this act that does not functionally impair the operation or capacity of a waterworks system or the level of public health protection it provides.
History: 1976, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Jan. 4, 1977 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 601, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2007
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 399 of 1976 - Safe Drinking Water Act (325.1001 - 325.1023)
Section 325.1001 - Short Title.
Section 325.1001a - Legislative Intent; Water Resources Research Institutes.
Section 325.1002 - Definitions.
Section 325.1003a - Exemption of Agricultural Employer From Well Inspection Fees; Definitions.
Section 325.1004a - Expedited Permit Application Review Process.
Section 325.1005a - Customer Site Piping; Limitations.
Section 325.1006 - Maximum Contaminant Levels; Incorporation by Reference.
Section 325.1008 - Design and Operation Standards of Public Water Supplies; Considerations; Purpose.
Section 325.1011 - Review and Certification of Laboratories Testing Water.
Section 325.1012 - Laboratory Capability to Test for Contaminants.
Section 325.1017 - Bottled Drinking Water.
Section 325.1018 - Water Haulers; License; Source of Water; Water Quality.
Section 325.1020 - Variances or Exemptions.
Section 325.1022 - Enforcement of Act, Rules, or Orders; Penalty.