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MI Comp L § 286.251 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 72 of 1945 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases (286.251 - 286.260)|Section 286.251 - Examinations for Insects or Infectious Diseases; Marking; Notice to Destroy, Posting; Appeals.

286.251 Examinations for insects or infectious diseases; marking; notice to destroy, posting; appeals. Sec. 1.  It shall be the duty of the commissioner of agriculture whenever it comes to his attention that any of the dangerous insects or infectious diseases exist or are supposed to exist within this state to proceed without delay to examine the trees, shrubs, vines, plants, or fruits supposed to be infested or infected and all other such trees, shrubs, vines, plants, or fruit as he may deem advisable. If upon examination destructive insects or dangerously infectious diseases are found to exist, a distinguishing mark shall be placed on the trees, shrubs, vines, or plants and a written notice shall be served upon the owner or his agent with recommendations. When the owner or his agents cannot be found it shall be the duty of the commissioner of agriculture or his deputies to give general notice in the following manner to every owner, possessor, or occupier of land and to every person or persons, firm or corporation having charge of any land in this state, whereon neglected, abandoned, or semi-abandoned fruit trees are growing, to cut and destroy such plants; 4 notices each not less than 1 foot square shall be printed in clear readable type and posted 1 in each of 4 conspicuous places in the area, at least 1 to be on the property. The posting of such notices shall take place at least 15 days prior to the date upon which the trees must be cut. At the time of posting said notices a copy of the same shall be mailed to every owner, possessor or occupant or occupier of land and to every person or persons, firm or corporation financially interested therein, or having charge of any lands in this state, whereon neglected or abandoned trees are growing, whose postoffice address is known.  In case the owner refuses to accept the opinion of the inspector or inspectors, regarding the nature of an insect or a disease, or the remedy that shall be employed he may appeal, within 10 days, to the commissioner of agriculture by serving a written notice of such appeal. The commissioner of agriculture shall as soon as practicable investigate the matter and order the proper treatment, and his opinion or orders shall be final. In cases where the owner appeals to the commissioner of agriculture, and the findings of the original inspector or inspectors are approved, the expense incurred as a result of appeal shall be paid by the owner. History: 1945, Act 72, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 286.251
MI Comp L § 286.252 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 72 of 1945 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases (286.251 - 286.260)|Section 286.252 - Orders of Commissioner; Refusal to Carry Out.

286.252 Orders of commissioner; refusal to carry out. Sec. 2.  In case the owner, or person in charge of the trees, shrubs, vines or plants, infested with a destructive insect or dangerously contagious disease, refuses or neglects to carry out the orders of the commissioner of agriculture within the period stated in the notice served upon him, the commissioner of agriculture shall employ such aid as may be necessary to carry out his own orders. History: 1945, Act 72, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 286.252
MI Comp L § 286.253 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 72 of 1945 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases (286.251 - 286.260)|Section 286.253 - Declaration as Public Nuisances.

286.253 Declaration as public nuisances. Sec. 3.  Any and all neglected or abandoned trees, vines, shrubs, plants or parts thereof, which because of the existence therein or thereon of injurious or destructive insect pests, or plant diseases or other conditions which may constitute a menace to the horticulture or agriculture of the county, district, or vicinity or which are host plants of or provide a favorable and likely harbor for such pests or diseases, which, if they become established upon such neglected or abandoned host plants or crops, would be a menace to agriculture or horticulture, are hereby expressly declared to be public nuisances, and it shall be unlawful to maintain the same, and all remedies which are or may be given for the prevention or abatement of the nuisance shall apply thereto. History: 1945, Act 72, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 286.253
MI Comp L § 286.254 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 72 of 1945 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases (286.251 - 286.260)|Section 286.254 - Report of Inspections.

286.254 Report of inspections. Sec. 4.  Whenever the commissioner of agriculture shall determine by inspection that there exists on any property or premises within his jurisdiction any trees, vines, shrubs, plants, or parts thereof, which are or have been neglected or abandoned, which because of the existence therein or thereon of injurious or destructive insect pests or plant diseases, or other conditions constitute a menace to the horticulture or agriculture of the county, district, or vicinity, he shall make a complete report of his inspection, setting forth in such report a description of the property or premises upon which the neglected or abandoned pest host exists, naming the pest or pests or other conditions which in his opinion are dangerous to the horticulture or agriculture of the county, district, or vicinity and, if in his judgment the findings justify, he shall state in such report that the removal or destruction of the neglected or abandoned trees, vines, shrubs, plants, or parts thereof, will provide the best means for the elimination of such menace to the horticulture and agriculture of the county, district or vicinity. History: 1945, Act 72, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 286.254
MI Comp L § 286.255 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 72 of 1945 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases (286.251 - 286.260)|Section 286.255 - Authority to Enter Upon Premises; Treatment to Prevent Spread of Disease; Owners Recompensed for Loss.

286.255 Authority to enter upon premises; treatment to prevent spread of disease; owners recompensed for loss. Sec. 5.  The director of the department of agriculture and his or her inspectors, deputies, assistants, and employees may enter upon any premises in the state for the purpose of examining trees, shrubs, vines, and plants for the presence of destructive insects or diseases, and, if any such insects or diseases are found, may, under the provisions of this act, take the steps as may be necessary to exterminate them. No damage shall be awarded for the destruction of any trees, shrubs, vines, plants, or fruit or for injury to same if done by the director of the department of agriculture or his or her authorized inspectors and assistants, in accordance with the provisions of this act, and the director considers it necessary in order to suppress dangerous insects and diseases, when the trees, shrubs, vines, and plants have already been attacked by dangerous insects or diseases. Whenever any dangerous plant disease, or destructive insect, which is new to or which has not become widely prevalent or distributed through or within the state is found upon any trees, shrubs, vines, or plants, in case it is considered necessary in order to prevent the spread and the dissemination of said insect, or disease, the director of the department of agriculture may cause any tree, shrub, vine, or plant likely to be attacked by such insect or disease, and which are growing within 3,000 feet of where the dangerous insect or disease has been found, to be treated with approved remedies, or, if this is not feasible, to be destroyed. However, if it becomes necessary to destroy any trees, shrubs, vines, or plants which have not already become attacked by said new and dangerous insect or disease, the owner shall be recompensed for their actual value, the amount to be fixed by 3 parties, 1 to be selected by the owner, another by the director of the department of agriculture, and the third party to be selected by the other 2 so selected. The amount awarded, when approved by the director of the department of agriculture, shall be certified to the state treasurer, who shall draw a warrant on the state treasurer for the payment of the same from the general fund of the state. History: 1945, Act 72, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 286.255 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 175, Imd. Eff. Apr. 23, 2002
MI Comp L § 286.256 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 72 of 1945 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases (286.251 - 286.260)|Section 286.256 - Commissioner May Make Rules and Regulations; Quarantines.

286.256 Commissioner may make rules and regulations; quarantines. Sec. 6.  The commissioner of agriculture is hereby authorized to make such rules and regulations and establish such quarantines as he shall deem necessary for the proper enforcement of this act, and all orders, rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner of agriculture pursuant to the act shall have the force and effect of law. History: 1945, Act 72, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 286.256 Admin Rule: R 285.613.1 et seq. and R 285.620.1 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 286.257 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 72 of 1945 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases (286.251 - 286.260)|Section 286.257 - Liability of Agent.

286.257 Liability of agent. Sec. 7.  In construing and enforcing provisions of this act, the act, omission or failure of any official, agent, or other person acting for, or employed by, any association, partnership or corporation within the scope of his employment or office, shall in every case also be deemed the act, omission or failure of such association, partnership or corporation, as well as of the person. History: 1945, Act 72, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 286.257
MI Comp L § 286.259 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 72 of 1945 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases (286.251 - 286.260)|Section 286.259 - Violation of Act; Misdemeanor; Penalty; Applicability of Subsection (1).

286.259 Violation of act; misdemeanor; penalty; applicability of subsection (1).Sec. 9.  (1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who maintains a public nuisance in violation of section 3 or otherwise violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25.00 or more than $100.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.   (2) Beginning September 1, 2005, subsection (1) does not apply to a violation described in section 10. History: 1945, Act 72, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 286.259 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 52, Imd. Eff. June 27, 2005
MI Comp L § 286.260 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 72 of 1945 - Insect Pests and Plant Diseases (286.251 - 286.260)|Section 286.260 - Violation of Rule or Order; Civil Infraction; Fine; Misdemeanor; Felony; Penalties; Liability.

286.260 Violation of rule or order; civil infraction; fine; misdemeanor; felony; penalties; liability.Sec. 10.  (1) A person who violates a rule promulgated or order issued under this act that requires the destruction of plants is responsible for a state civil infraction and shall be fined not more than $1,000.00 plus expenses incurred by the department in destroying the plants.  (2) A person who violates a quarantine rule promulgated or quarantine order issued under this act is responsible for a state civil infraction and shall be fined not less than $1,000.00 or more than $10,000.00. However, if the person voluntarily reported the violation to the department before it was otherwise known to the department or the person had reason to believe the violation was about to become known to the department, the person shall be fined not more than $500.00.  (3) Beginning September 1, 2005, a person who knowingly violates a quarantine rule promulgated or quarantine order issued under this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be imprisoned for not more than 1 year and shall be fined not less than $1,000.00 or more than $10,000.00.  (4) Beginning September 1, 2005, a person who intentionally violates a quarantine rule promulgated or quarantine order issued under this act, for the purpose of causing damage to plants, natural resources, or agricultural, silvicultural, or horticultural products or resources, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $250,000.00, or both.  (5) A person who violates a quarantine rule promulgated or quarantine order issued under this act is liable for any damages to plants, natural resources, or agricultural, silvicultural, or horticultural products or resources resulting from the violation, including, but not limited to, costs incurred to investigate, monitor, prevent, or minimize such damages. History: Add. 2005, Act 52, Imd. Eff. June 27, 2005
MI Comp L § 286.341 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 137 of 1935 - Chemical Laboratories; Fruit Protection (286.341 - 286.345)|Section 286.341 - Chemical Laboratories; Fruit Growing Sections; Poisonous Spray Residue; Examination, Certificate, Fees.

286.341 Chemical laboratories; fruit growing sections; poisonous spray residue; examination, certificate, fees. Sec. 1.  The commissioner of agriculture is hereby empowered to establish temporary chemical laboratories in fruit growing sections during the harvesting and shipping season for the purpose of examining fruit and determining the amount of poisonous spray residue thereon, and in the case of lots of fruit prepared for shipment to collect representative samples from such lots; to cause to be made chemical analyses for poisonous spray residue remaining on the fruit and in the event, as the result of such examination on representative samples, that prohibited poisonous spray residue does not exceed the maximum tolerance allowed therefor by the secretary of agriculture of the United States; to cause to be issued a certificate stating that fact. Certificates issued will be and are applicable only to such designated lots as have been appropriately numbered and identified. The owner of such lot of fruit shall pay such reasonable fees for the examination and issuance of certificate as is determined by the commissioner of agriculture. History: 1935, Act 137, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 286.341 Admin Rule: R 285.202.1 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 286.342 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 137 of 1935 - Chemical Laboratories; Fruit Protection (286.341 - 286.345)|Section 286.342 - Chemical Laboratories; Voluntary Submission of Samples; Fee; Certificate.

286.342 Chemical laboratories; voluntary submission of samples; fee; certificate. Sec. 2.  Growers of fruit may submit to any temporary chemical laboratory samples of fruit for analyses for spray residue in order to determine the conditions that prevail as a result of spraying practices, upon the payment of a reasonable fee for each sample submitted. The results of the analyses of such samples from individuals, corporations or firms shall be reported direct to the grower or parties submitting the samples but in no case shall a certificate be issued on a lot of fruit as a result of the submission of informative samples by individuals. History: 1935, Act 137, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 286.342
MI Comp L § 286.343 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 137 of 1935 - Chemical Laboratories; Fruit Protection (286.341 - 286.345)|Section 286.343 - Chemical Laboratories; Establishment by Private Concerns; Supervision, Regulations.

286.343 Chemical laboratories; establishment by private concerns; supervision, regulations. Sec. 3.  The commissioner of agriculture shall have supervision over any chemical laboratory established by any cooperative exchange, growers' exchange, or other business engaged in the harvesting, grading, packing or selling of fruit, for the analyses of fruit for spray residue, and shall cause such firm or individual to register with the department of agriculture. Upon registration and demonstration of ability for the sampling, examination and chemical analyses of fruit for spray residue, such firms or individuals may be permitted to charge fees for the examination of samples of fruit on a basis similar to that charged by the commissioner of agriculture, and report the results of their findings to the owner of such fruit. No certificate attempting to show the presence or amount of arsenic, lead, fluorine, or any other dangerous chemical shall be valid unless issued by authority of the commissioner of agriculture. History: 1935, Act 137, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 286.343
MI Comp L § 286.344 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 137 of 1935 - Chemical Laboratories; Fruit Protection (286.341 - 286.345)|Section 286.344 - Appropriation for State Chemical Laboratories.

286.344 Appropriation for state chemical laboratories. Sec. 4.  There is hereby appropriated the sum of 25,000 dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1936, and a sum not exceeding 10,000 dollars for the year ending June 30, 1937: Provided, That in no event shall these appropriations exceed the fees collected herein to carry into effect the intent and purpose of this act. All moneys derived from fees shall be deposited to the credit of the general fund, and all expenditures incurred on account of the provisions of this act shall be from appropriations made herein. History: 1935, Act 137, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 286.344
MI Comp L § 286.345 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 137 of 1935 - Chemical Laboratories; Fruit Protection (286.341 - 286.345)|Section 286.345 - Rules and Regulations; Enforcement by Commissioner of Agriculture.

286.345 Rules and regulations; enforcement by commissioner of agriculture. Sec. 5.  The commissioner of agriculture is charged with the enforcement of this act and is hereby empowered to promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary to carry into effect the intent and purpose of this act. History: 1935, Act 137, Imd. Eff. June 4, 1935 ;-- CL 1948, 286.345
MI Comp L § 286.371 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 228 of 1959 - Fruits and Vegetables; Controlled Atmosphere Storage (286.371 - 286.379)|Section 286.371 - Definitions.

286.371 Definitions. Sec. 1.  As used in this act:   (a) "Apples" means all varieties of apples.  (b) "Controlled atmosphere storage" means the storage of fruits or vegetables in an approved sealed storage room or in an approved sealed storage building, or in a sealed storage space within the room or building, under controlled conditions of time in days, oxygen content, carbon dioxide content, and temperature as established by this act or rules adopted under this act. The term controlled atmosphere may be referred to by the initials "CA" or similar terms or abbreviations.  (c) "Director" means the director of the Michigan department of agriculture or his or her designated agents.  (d) "Sealed storage room", "sealed storage space", or "sealed storage building" means sealed storage spaces in which controlled atmosphere is maintained, inferred, advertised, or represented as having a controlled atmosphere. History: 1959, Act 228, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 53, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 2000
MI Comp L § 286.372 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 228 of 1959 - Fruits and Vegetables; Controlled Atmosphere Storage (286.371 - 286.379)|Section 286.372 - Controlled Atmosphere Storage for Fruits and Vegetables; Prohibited Representations.

286.372 Controlled atmosphere storage for fruits and vegetables; prohibited representations. Sec. 2.  A person or other legal entity shall not sell, label, describe, advertise, offer, expose, exchange, or transport fruits or vegetables for sale represented as having been held under controlled atmosphere storage conditions as specified in this act, alone or with other words, or use any such terms or form or words or symbols of similar import on any container or lot of fruits or vegetables advertised, sold, offered for sale, or transported for sale within this state unless the fruits or vegetables have been stored in compliance with the provisions of this act and rules promulgated by the director.  History: 1959, Act 228, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 53, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 2000
MI Comp L § 286.372a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 228 of 1959 - Fruits and Vegetables; Controlled Atmosphere Storage (286.371 - 286.379)|Section 286.372a - Construction of Storage Room, Space, or Building; Installation and Maintenance of Thermometer; Accessibility of Gas Analyzer.

286.372a Construction of storage room, space, or building; installation and maintenance of thermometer; accessibility of gas analyzer. Sec. 2a.  (1) Each sealed storage room, sealed storage space, or sealed storage building used as a controlled atmosphere storage facility for fruits or vegetables shall be constructed of materials that will allow for the establishment and maintenance of the required levels of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and temperature and that are acceptable to the director.  (2) Each sealed storage room, sealed storage space, or sealed storage building shall have a Fahrenheit thermometer properly installed and maintained. An approved gas analyzer for the measurement of carbon dioxide and oxygen gases shall be readily accessible to all sealed rooms or units. History: Add. 2000, Act 53, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 2000
MI Comp L § 286.373 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 228 of 1959 - Fruits and Vegetables; Controlled Atmosphere Storage (286.371 - 286.379)|Section 286.373 - Record; Location; Contents; Review.

286.373 Record; location; contents; review. Sec. 3.  (1) A person or other legal entity storing fruits or vegetables in a sealed storage room shall keep a daily record at a convenient location adjacent to the storage room, storage space, or storage building from the day of sealing the room, space, or building to the day of opening of the storage room, space, or building.  (2) The daily records kept under subsection (1) shall indicate the atmospheric conditions in each sealed storage space from the date of sealing until the date the space is opened. The daily records shall indicate the date and time of recording, the temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit, the percentages of carbon dioxide, and the percentage of oxygen.  (3) The daily record shall be subject to review by the director at any time for a period of at least 1 year from date of sealing. History: 1959, Act 228, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 53, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 2000
MI Comp L § 286.374 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 228 of 1959 - Fruits and Vegetables; Controlled Atmosphere Storage (286.371 - 286.379)|Section 286.374 - Rules and Regulations.

286.374 Rules and regulations. Sec. 4.  The director may promulgate rules and regulations regarding the controlled atmosphere storage of fruit or vegetables pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328. History: 1959, Act 228, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 53, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 2000