287.651 Meanings of words and phrases. Sec. 1. For the purposes of this act, the words and phrases defined in sections 3 and 4 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. History: 1982, Act 239, Eff. Oct. 1, 1982
287.653 Definitions; A to F. Sec. 3. (1) “Active composting” means the accelerated decomposition of organic materials leading primarily to the production of carbon dioxide, water, heat, and compost. (2) “Aeration” or “aerate” means the introduction of air into compost by using porous bulking agents, agitating, turning, mixing, forcing air through open ended perforated pipes […]
287.654 Definitions; G to T. Sec. 4. (1) “Grinding” means the mechanical reduction of intact or whole animal tissues into smaller pieces. (2) “Groundwater” means that term as defined in section 8303 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.8303. (3) “Normal natural daily mortality” means dead animals generated as […]
287.657 Establishment of business without license prohibited; exemptions; transportation of officially quarantined dead animals on public highway; permit; rules. Sec. 7. (1) Except as provided in section 9, a person shall not establish any of the following as a business without obtaining a license under this act: (a) An animal food manufacturing plant. (b) A […]
287.659 License; exemptions. Sec. 9. All of the following are exempt from obtaining a license under this act: (a) A restaurant grease dealer who is licensed under part 121 (liquid industrial wastes) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.12101 to 324.12118 of […]
287.661 Application for license; form; filing; fee; renewal; application of dead animal dealer license; specification of destination; annual license application fee; issuance or denial of license; inspection; standards; license fee not returnable. Sec. 11. (1) An application for a license, in a form prescribed by the department, shall be filed with the department and accompanied […]
287.663 License denial; notice; hearing; request for second inspection. Sec. 13. (1) The department shall notify an applicant of the reasons for a license denial. The notice shall specify the deficiencies that must be corrected in order for a license to be issued. The applicant shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing on the […]
287.665 Rules. Sec. 15. The department shall promulgate rules pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, regarding the following: (a) The construction and operation of a facility licensed under this act. (b) Vehicles used for the transportation of dead animals. (c) Methodology for active composting to include, […]
287.667 Repealed. 1993, Act 228, Eff. Feb. 4, 1994. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to vehicles used for transportation of dead animals.
287.669 Inspection of facility, vehicle, and composting; suspension or revocation of license; hearings; alternative methods authorized by director; operation under common ownership or management; report of increase in mortality. Sec. 19. (1) The director may inspect each facility and vehicle licensed under this act, and each location where composting of dead animals occurs as often […]
287.671 Dead animals; transfer from 1 vehicle to another; disposal; exceptions. Sec. 21. (1) Dead animals, except if contained in a drum, barrel, or similar container, shall be transferred from 1 vehicle to another only at a licensed facility. (2) All dead animals, except as provided in subsection (3), shall be disposed of within 24 […]
287.673 Dead animals transported to licensed facility for production into animal or pet food; decharacterizing or denaturing; container label; preventing diversion of dead animals for use as human food; advertising. Sec. 23. (1) Except when transported in a vehicle meeting the requirements of rules promulgated under section 15, dead animals transported from a licensed facility […]
287.675 Repealed. 1993, Act 228, Eff. Feb. 4, 1994. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to reports on abnormality or irregularity in animal health.
287.677 Rules. Sec. 27. The department shall promulgate rules to implement and enforce this act. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1982, Act 239, Eff. […]
287.678 Request for administrative hearing by aggrieved person; administrative fine or warning. Sec. 28. (1) A person aggrieved by an order issued by the department under this act may request an administrative hearing pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328. (2) After notice and an opportunity for […]
287.679 Violation of act as misdemeanor or felony; penalties; civil actions. Sec. 29. (1) A person who violates this act or a rule promulgated under this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $300.00 or imprisonment of not less than 30 days, or both. (2) A person who […]
287.681 Repeal of MCL 287.231 to 287.241. Sec. 31. Act No. 226 of the Public Acts of 1929, being sections 287.231 to 287.241 of the Compiled Laws of 1970, is repealed. History: 1982, Act 239, Eff. Oct. 1, 1982
287.683 Effective date. Sec. 33. This act shall take effect October 1, 1982. History: 1982, Act 239, Eff. Oct. 1, 1982
