The bill amends section 8715 of the 1994 PA 451, which focuses on environmental protection and the regulation of natural resources in Michigan. It establishes an annual water quality protection fee of $270.00 for each product registered, due before July 1. Additionally, a late fee of $100.00 applies for renewal registrations if the fee is received after June 30. Specialty fertilizer or soil conditioner registrants are required to pay an extra $100.00 water quality protection fee for each brand and product name registered. Furthermore, fertilizer manufacturers or distributors must pay a fee of $0.0005 per pound of fertilizer sold, with all collected fees being transmitted to the state treasurer for credit to a designated fund.

The bill also includes provisions for the suspension of fee collection if funds are expended for purposes not specifically listed in the act until those funds are returned. The department is granted the authority to audit records related to the fees levied. Notably, this section is set to be repealed on October 1, 2029, and the act is intended to take immediate effect upon approval.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-2): 324.8715
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.8715
As Passed by the Senate: 324.8715
As Passed by the House: 324.8715
Senate Concurred Bill: 324.8715
Public Act: 324.8715