Section 286.903 – Definitions; a to D.
286.903 Definitions; A to D. Sec. 3. As used in this act: (a) “Agricultural product” means any agricultural commodity or product, whether raw or processed, including any commodity or product derived from livestock that is marketed for human or livestock use or consumption. (b) “Certification” or “certified” means a determination made by a registered certifying […]
Section 286.905 – Definitions; G to L.
286.905 Definitions; G to L. Sec. 5. As used in this act: (a) “Genetically modified organism” means substances or their derivatives created by genetic engineering techniques that alter the molecular or cell biology of an organism by means that are not possible under natural conditions or processes. Genetic engineering includes, but is not limited to, […]
Section 286.873 – Administration of Act; Assistance by Department.
286.873 Administration of act; assistance by department. Sec. 3. (1) The department shall administer this act. (2) The department may conduct activities designed to develop and assist the aquaculture industry in the manner provided for by law. History: 1996, Act 199, Eff. Aug. 16, 1996
Section 286.907 – Definitions; M to P.
286.907 Definitions; M to P. Sec. 7. As used in this act: (a) “Michigan organic standards” means those organic production and handling standards defined by this act, rules adopted under this act, or both, that are designed to combine organic production or handling practices and an audit trail that will ensure the integrity of organic […]
Section 286.874 – Aquaculture as Agricultural Enterprise; Products as Property of Aquaculturist; Riparian Rights for Water Diversion; Exemption From Certain Restrictions; Limitations on Authority of Aquaculturist; Genetically Engineered Variant.
286.874 Aquaculture as agricultural enterprise; products as property of aquaculturist; riparian rights for water diversion; exemption from certain restrictions; limitations on authority of aquaculturist; genetically engineered variant. Sec. 4. (1) Aquaculture is an agricultural enterprise and is part of the farming and agricultural industry of this state. The director shall assure that aquaculture is afforded […]
Section 286.909 – Definitions; R to W.
286.909 Definitions; R to W. Sec. 9. As used in this act: (a) “Retail food establishment” means a restaurant, delicatessen, bakery, grocery store, or any retail outlet with an in-store restaurant, delicatessen, bakery, salad bar, or other eat-in or carry-out service or a processed or prepared raw or ready-to-eat food that is considered to be […]
Section 286.875 – Approved Species for Aquaculture Production; List.
286.875 Approved species for aquaculture production; list. Sec. 5. (1) There is established a list of approved species for aquaculture production as further described in this section. Only the aquaculture species on the approved list are allowed for purposes of aquaculture production. The following types of aquaculture species are qualified for inclusion on the list […]
Section 286.911 – Authority of Department to Regulate, Promote, and Assist Organic Industry; Sale, Offer for Sale, or Representation as Organic Product; Registration Required.
286.911 Authority of department to regulate, promote, and assist organic industry; sale, offer for sale, or representation as organic product; registration required. Sec. 11. (1) The department may engage in or conduct activities to regulate, promote, and assist the organic industry in the manner provided by law. The department has the authority to enter into […]
Section 286.876 – Registration Required; Exceptions; Records; Documentation.
286.876 Registration required; exceptions; records; documentation. Sec. 6. (1) A person shall not engage in aquaculture unless he or she obtains a registration from the department as an aquaculture facility, obtains an aquaculture research permit, or unless otherwise exempt by rule or law. If the activity in which the aquaculture facility is engaged is required […]
Section 286.913 – Production, Sale, or Handling of Organic Products; Certification Required; Exceptions; Retail Food Establishments.
286.913 Production, sale, or handling of organic products; certification required; exceptions; retail food establishments. Sec. 13. (1) The following persons must be certified by a certifying agent registered by the department in order to engage in the production, sale, or handling of organic products: (a) A producer who sells, intends to sell, or represents that […]