The proposed bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by adding Part 149, which specifically addresses the regulation of coal tar products, particularly coal tar sealants and other high-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) sealants. Under this new part, it is prohibited to apply these sealants on asphalt, concrete, or other pavement, with property owners being rebuttably presumed to have applied such sealants if found on their property. Additionally, the sale of coal tar sealants and other high-PAH sealants is also restricted unless the purchaser provides a no-Michigan-use form or an exemption granted by the director of the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy.

The bill outlines the requirements for the no-Michigan-use form, which must include the purchaser's information, the date and quantity of the purchase, a statement affirming that the sealant will not be used in Michigan, and the purchaser's signature. The department is tasked with making this form available on its website. Furthermore, the director has the authority to grant exemptions for research purposes related to the environmental effects of these sealants. Violations of this part can result in civil infractions with fines up to $5,000. The bill is set to take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.101, 324.90106