Section 286.891 – Abolishment of Organic Advisory Committee and Transfer of Its Powers and Duties to Department of Agriculture.
286.891 Abolishment of organic advisory committee and transfer of its powers and duties to department of agriculture. WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor; WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the […]
Section 286.901 – Short Title.
286.901 Short title. Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Michigan organic products act”. History: 2000, Act 316, Eff. Oct. 1, 2001
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 286.848 – Approval or Denial of Registration or License Application; Grounds for Denial; Notice.
286.848 Approval or denial of registration or license application; grounds for denial; notice. Sec. 8. (1) The department shall approve or deny a registration or license application submitted under this act in a timely manner. The department shall deny a registration or license application if the application is incomplete or if any of the following […]
Section 286.849 – Notification of Denial of Registration or License; Appeal; Hearing.
286.849 Notification of denial of registration or license; appeal; hearing. Sec. 9. (1) If the department denies a registration or license application under this act, the department shall notify the applicant of the denial in writing by letter or electronic mail. (2) An applicant may appeal a denial of his or her registration or license […]