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MI Comp L § 286.685 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 94 of 2018 - Seed Potato Act (286.681 - 286.689)|Section 286.685 - Growing Potatoes in Combined Seed Lots of 1 Acre or Greater; Notification to Director; Records; Contents; Review; Conduct by Independent Auditor; Notice of Alleged Violation; Investigation by Director.

286.685 Growing potatoes in combined seed lots of 1 acre or greater; notification to director; records; contents; review; conduct by independent auditor; notice of alleged violation; investigation by director.Sec. 5.  (1) Beginning January 1, 2021, each person growing potatoes in this state in combined seed lots of 1 acre or greater shall notify the director of this fact by January 1 of each year and shall keep and maintain records as described in this section. The records must contain the information required for an independent records review conducted under subsection (2). Growers shall maintain the records for a period of at least 2 years at the grower's business address.  (2) Beginning January 1, 2021, the director shall select a qualified department employee or independent auditor to perform a records review on at least 10% of potato growers subject to this act once every seed potato crop cycle. The director shall determine a method for the annual random selection of growers.  (3) A records review performed under this section must verify records that trace back the grower's potatoes, including records that evidence both of the following:  (a) Acreage planted by cultivar.  (b) Hundredweight and source of the seed potatoes used to plant the acreage, with verifiable documents related to the following:  (i) For seed potatoes purchased, the documents described in section 3.  (ii) For seed potatoes planted as provided under section 4, the testing history and seed potatoes used to replant the grower's own operations.  (4) If the independent auditor who conducted the records review believes that a violation of this section has occurred, he or she shall notify the director within 5 business days. The director must then investigate the alleged violation according to section 8. History: 2018, Act 94, Eff. June 24, 2018
MI Comp L § 286.686 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 94 of 2018 - Seed Potato Act (286.681 - 286.689)|Section 286.686 - Seed Potato Advisory Commission; Creation; Membership; Qualifications; Terms; Vacancy; Compensation or Expenses; Powers and Duties.

286.686 Seed potato advisory commission; creation; membership; qualifications; terms; vacancy; compensation or expenses; powers and duties.Sec. 6.  (1) The seed potato advisory committee is created.  (2) The advisory committee shall consist of 5 members appointed by the director as follows:  (a) Two commercial potato growers who do not grow seed potatoes.  (b) The current chair of the Michigan Seed Potato Association.  (c) One person employed by Michigan State University.  (d) One person employed by the department.  (3) Whenever possible, the advisory committee members appointed under subsection (2)(c) and (d) must have knowledge of or experience with seed potatoes.  (4) Except as provided in subsection (5), members appointed to the advisory committee shall serve for terms of 3 years. Members may be appointed for an unlimited number of terms, except that a member appointed under subsection (2)(a) may not serve more than 2 terms consecutively.  (5) In the event of a vacancy on the advisory committee prior to the completion of a member's full term, the director shall appoint a person to complete the remainder of that term. The person appointed under this subsection must represent the same group as the member he or she is replacing, as provided in subsection (2).  (6) The members of the advisory committee will receive no compensation or reimbursement for any expenses incurred in the exercise of their duties.  (7) The advisory committee shall advise the director in establishing rules under this act, assist in the determination of availability of seed potatoes, recommend whether to grant permission to plant uncertified seed potatoes, recommend independent auditors to perform records reviews under section 5, and consult with the director regarding the administration and enforcement of this act. History: 2018, Act 94, Eff. June 24, 2018
MI Comp L § 286.687 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 94 of 2018 - Seed Potato Act (286.681 - 286.689)|Section 286.687 - Additional Duties of Director.

286.687 Additional duties of director.Sec. 7.  In addition to any other duties provided in this act, the director shall do both of the following:  (a) Administer and enforce this act.  (b) Promulgate rules necessary for the administration and enforcement of this act, including rules that do all of the following:  (i) Establish requirements for compliance.  (ii) Allow for the random selection of 10% of potato growers subject to the annual records review required under section 5(2).  (iii) Establish methods for determining whether there are unacceptable levels of disease beyond the level of tolerance established under 1959 PA 221, MCL 286.71 to 286.75, and the rules promulgated under that act for seed potatoes planted under section 4(3).  (iv) Set a schedule of fees for services performed by the department. History: 2018, Act 94, Eff. June 24, 2018
MI Comp L § 286.688 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 94 of 2018 - Seed Potato Act (286.681 - 286.689)|Section 286.688 - Compliance With Act; Investigation by Director; Inspection; Copies of Records; Failure or Refusal to Obey Subpoena or Court Order; Contempt; Complaint Closed to Public Inspection.

286.688 Compliance with act; investigation by director; inspection; copies of records; failure or refusal to obey subpoena or court order; contempt; complaint closed to public inspection.Sec. 8.  (1) Beginning January 1, 2021, the director, upon the director's own motion or upon the recommendation of an independent auditor under section 5(2), may make an investigation necessary to determine compliance with this act.  (2) For an inspection under subsection (1), the director must have free and unimpeded access during regular business hours, either upon consent of the owner or upon obtaining an administrative search warrant, to inspect any records required to be kept pursuant to this act.  (3) The director may make copies of any records inspected under subsection (2).  (4) The director may do 1 or more of the following:  (a) Administer oaths.  (b) Take statements.  (c) Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses.  (d) Issue subpoenas for the production of any books, memoranda, papers, or other documents, articles, or instruments.  (5) Upon failure or refusal of any person to obey a subpoena issued under subsection (4), the director may petition the district court to enter an order compelling that person to comply with the subpoena.  (6) Failure to obey an order of the court entered under subsection (5) may be punishable as contempt of court.  (7) A complaint made to the director and the results of the director's investigations must be closed to public inspection unless disclosed pursuant to court order, during the investigatory period and until the complaint is dismissed or the notice of hearing and charges are served. History: 2018, Act 94, Eff. June 24, 2018
MI Comp L § 286.689 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 94 of 2018 - Seed Potato Act (286.681 - 286.689)|Section 286.689 - Violation of Act or Rule; Administrative Fine; Notice and Hearing; Recovery of Unpaid Fine; Payment to State Treasurer.

286.689 Violation of act or rule; administrative fine; notice and hearing; recovery of unpaid fine; payment to state treasurer.Sec. 9.  (1) Beginning January 1, 2021, and except as otherwise provided in this section, the director may impose an administrative fine on any person that violates this act or a rule promulgated under this act. An administrative fine imposed under this section may not exceed $2,500.00 per violation.  (2) Beginning January 1, 2021, a person who plants or distributes potatoes in violation of this act or a rule promulgated under this act is subject to an administrative fine, as determined by the director. An administrative fine imposed by the director under this subsection must be at least $20.00 per acre but may not exceed $100.00 per acre per violation.  (3) Beginning January 1, 2021, a person who fails to maintain complete and accurate records under section 5 or a rule promulgated under this act regarding records or fees is subject to an administrative fine, as determined by the director. An administrative fine imposed by the director under this subsection must be at least $500.00 but may not exceed $1,000.00.   (4) An administrative fine may not be imposed under this section unless the person charged with the violation is given notice and an opportunity for a hearing held under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.  (5) If the director is unable to collect an administrative fine or if any person fails to pay all or a set portion of an administrative fine, the director may bring suit in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the fine plus costs and attorney fees.  (6) Money collected from any administrative fine imposed under this section must be paid to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the fund. History: 2018, Act 94, Eff. June 24, 2018
MI Comp L § 286.701 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 329 of 1965 - Michigan Seed Law (286.701 - 286.716)|Section 286.701 - Michigan Seed Law; Short Title.

286.701 Michigan seed law; short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan seed law". History: 1965, Act 329, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966
MI Comp L § 286.703 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 329 of 1965 - Michigan Seed Law (286.701 - 286.716)|Section 286.703 - Agricultural, Vegetable, or Flower Seed Container; Label or Tag; Information.

286.703 Agricultural, vegetable, or flower seed container; label or tag; information. Sec. 3.  Each container of agricultural, vegetable, or flower seed which is offered for sale for sowing purposes shall bear, or have attached to the container in a conspicuous place, a plainly printed or imprinted label or tag in the English language giving the information provided in sections 4 to 7. If the seed is distributed in bulk, the information required in these sections shall accompany delivery and shall be supplied to the purchaser at the time of delivery. History: 1965, Act 329, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 455, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988
MI Comp L § 286.705 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 329 of 1965 - Michigan Seed Law (286.701 - 286.716)|Section 286.705 - Vegetable Seed in Containers of 1 Pound or Less and Flower Seed; Required Information; Seed Sold Outside Original Container; Treated Vegetable and Flower Seed.

286.705 Vegetable seed in containers of 1 pound or less and flower seed; required information; seed sold outside original container; treated vegetable and flower seed. Sec. 5.  (1) For vegetable seed packed in containers of 1 pound or less, and flower seed packed in any containers, the following information is required:  (a) The name of the kind and variety of each component. Notwithstanding the labeling requirement of this subdivision, flower seed may be labeled as to type and performance characteristics, as prescribed by rule.  (b) The lot number or identifying mark.  (c) The year for which the seed was packed for sale and labeled "packed for year", or the percentage of germination exclusive of dormant or hard seed, the percentage of dormant or hard seed, and the month and year these percentages were determined by test.  (d) For seed that does not meet the minimum germination established by rule, the percentage of germination exclusive of dormant or hard seed and the percentage of dormant or hard seed, if present, with the words "below standard" printed in not less than 8-point type, and the month and year the percentages were determined by test.  (e) The name and complete address of the person who labeled the seed or who sells the seed within this state.  (f) The number of restricted noxious weed seed per pound, if any are present.  (g) For seed which is placed in preplanted containers, mats, tapes, or other planting devices in a way that makes it difficult to determine the quantity of seed, a statement to indicate the minimum number of each kind and variety of seeds in the container or device.  (2) The labeling requirements for vegetable and flower seed sold outside their original containers are met if the seed is weighed from a properly labeled container in the presence of the purchaser. However, treated vegetable and flower seed shall be accompanied by the information required in section 7 on each container sold from the original container. History: 1965, Act 329, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 455, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988 Admin Rule: R 285.714.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 286.706 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 329 of 1965 - Michigan Seed Law (286.701 - 286.716)|Section 286.706 - Forest Tree Seed; Required Information.

286.706 Forest tree seed; required information. Sec. 6.  For forest tree seed, the following information is required:  (a) The common name of the species, and the subspecies if appropriate.  (b) The scientific name of the genus and species, and the subspecies if appropriate.  (c) The lot number or other lot identification.  (d) For seed collected from a predominantly indigenous stand, the area of collection given by latitude and longitude, or geographic description, or the state or county.  (e) For seed collected form a predominantly nonindigenous stand, the identity of the area of collection and the origin of the stand, or the words "origin not indigenous".  (f) The elevation or the upper and lower limits of elevation within which the seed was collected.  (g) The percentage of pure seed by weight.  (h) For those kinds of forest tree seed for which standard testing procedures are prescribed by rule, the following is required:  (i) The percentage of germination exclusive of dormant seed.  (ii) The percentage of dormant seed, if present.  (iii) The calendar month and the year the percentages were determined by test.  (i) In place of the requirements of subdivision (h), the seed may be labeled "test is in progress, results will be supplied upon request".  (j) For those species for which standard germination testing procedures have not been prescribed by the director, the calendar year in which the seed was collected.  (k) The name and complete address of the person who labeled the seed or who sells seed within this state. History: 1965, Act 329, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 455, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988 Compiler's Notes: In subdivision (e), the words “seed collected form a predominantly nonindigenous stand” evidently should read “seed collected from a predominantly nonindigenous stand”.Admin Rule: R 285.714.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 286.707 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 329 of 1965 - Michigan Seed Law (286.701 - 286.716)|Section 286.707 - Seed Treated With Substance Harmful to Vertebrate Animals; Color; Label Information; Description of Treated Seed Not Harmful to Vertebrate Animals.

286.707 Seed treated with substance harmful to vertebrate animals; color; label information; description of treated seed not harmful to vertebrate animals.Sec. 7.  (1) Seed that has been treated with an irritating or poisonous substance, harmful to human or other vertebrate animals, shall be colored or dyed a color contrasting with the natural color of the seed, and shall be labeled with the following information:  (a) A warning statement in 8-point or larger type that the seed has been treated.  (b) The common, coined, chemical, or abbreviated chemical name of the substance applied to the seed.  (c) A caution statement in 8-point or larger type as follows: "treated seed—do not use for food, feed, or oil purposes".  (2) If the seed is treated, and the treatment is not irritating, poisonous, or harmful to humans or other vertebrate animals, the seed shall be labeled with a statement, in 8-point or larger type, describing the applied substance. History: 1965, Act 329, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 455, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 166, Eff. Sept. 7, 2016
MI Comp L § 286.707a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 329 of 1965 - Michigan Seed Law (286.701 - 286.716)|Section 286.707a - Field Beans.

286.707a Field beans. Sec. 7a.  (1) Field bean seed produced east of a line dividing the central and mountain time zones and sold or offered for sale in Michigan, including seed offered for sale by its producer, shall be field inspected and laboratory tested for seed borne diseases including, but not limited to, common blight (Xanthomonas phaseoli), fuscous blight (Xanthomonas phaseoli var. fuscans), halo blight (Pseudomonas phaseolicola), and anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum), which are determined by the director to be a threat to the bean industry. The director may inspect and test seed, from other sources as necessary, to determine the presence of or freedom from seed borne diseases.  (2) The director shall approve standards, tolerances, methods, procedures, and protocols employed in field inspections and laboratory tests of field beans. The field inspections and laboratory tests for disease approved by the director shall be at least equal to those field inspections and laboratory tests utilized for certified seed under Act No. 221 of the Public Acts of 1959, being sections 286.71 to 286.75 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and rules promulgated under that act. The director may modify those standards, tolerances, methods, procedures, and protocols described in this subsection if their application would threaten the normal propagation of a type or variety of field bean seed.  (3) In the case of field beans sold by variety name, the director may waive the requirement of inspection and analysis relative to a specific field bean disease if it is determined by the director that, through consultation with Michigan state university or other authorities recognized by the director, the variety is resistant to 1 or more specific field bean diseases.  (4) The director shall take enforcement action against any seed lots which he or she determines to be infected. History: Add. 1996, Act 86, Imd. Eff. Feb. 27, 1996
MI Comp L § 286.708 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 329 of 1965 - Michigan Seed Law (286.701 - 286.716)|Section 286.708 - Correction of Erroneous or Unlawful Seed Labels; Removal of Seed From Sale; Obtaining and Replacing Labels.

286.708 Correction of erroneous or unlawful seed labels; removal of seed from sale; obtaining and replacing labels. Sec. 8.  Seed labels, when found to be in error, shall be replaced by new, correct labels. Whenever, by examination of the label or by sampling and testing of the seed or by other dependable information, the label on any container of seed is found to be unlawful or to be in error beyond the limits of tolerance allowed by law, the unlawful label shall be replaced or completely covered by a new corrected label at once if the seed is of legal quality, otherwise the seed shall be removed from sale at once. Obtaining and replacing labels shall be the responsibility of the vendor who offers the seed for sale. History: 1965, Act 329, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 455, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988
MI Comp L § 286.710 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 329 of 1965 - Michigan Seed Law (286.701 - 286.716)|Section 286.710 - Applicability of MCL 286.703.

286.710 Applicability of MCL 286.703. Sec. 10.  Section 3 does not apply to the following:  (a) Seed or grain not intended for sowing purposes.  (b) Seed stored in, transported to, or consigned to, a conditioning establishment for conditioning if the invoice or label accompanying the shipment of the seed bears the statement "seed for conditioning". However, any labeling or other representation which may be made with respect to the unconditioned seed is subject to this act.  (c) Except for field bean seed, seed grown, sold, and delivered by the producer on his or her own premises directly to the purchaser if the seed does not contain prohibited noxious or restricted noxious weed seed, prohibited noxious or restricted noxious weed seed in excess of limits provided by rule, or not more than 2% of all weed seed. If, however, the seed is advertised for sale through the medium of the public press, by circular, catalog, or by exposing a sample of the seed, or a printed or written statement pertaining to the seed, in a public place or in any place of business, or if the seed is delivered by a common carrier, except when transported for the purpose of being conditioned as provided in this section, the producer shall be considered a vendor and the seed shall meet all requirements of the act including complete labeling of the seed. For cereal, field bean seed, and soybean seed where the purpose for which the seed is intended may be in question, all seeds advertised for sale by variety name or as conditioned or tested, or treated or offered at a price substantially higher than current market prices, shall be presumed to be offered for seeding purposes and subject to the labeling provisions of this act.  (d) A common carrier with respect to seed transported or delivered for transportation in the ordinary course of its business, if the carrier is not engaged in producing, conditioning, or marketing seed subject to this act. History: 1965, Act 329, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 455, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 86, Imd. Eff. Feb. 27, 1996 Admin Rule: R 285.714.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 286.711a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 329 of 1965 - Michigan Seed Law (286.701 - 286.716)|Section 286.711a - Field Bean Advisory Committee.

286.711a Field bean advisory committee. Sec. 11a.  (1) There is created a field bean advisory committee within the department of agriculture. The committee shall review the standards, tolerances, methods, procedures, and protocols to be used by the department as well as standards utilized in other states and provinces and advise the director of its findings.  (2) Members of the committee shall be appointed by the director and shall consist of 1 individual from the following groups:  (a) The Michigan bean commission.  (b) The Michigan state university department of botany and plant pathology.  (c) The Michigan state university department of crop and soil sciences.  (d) The Michigan department of agriculture.  (e) Field bean producers.  (f) Field bean processors. History: Add. 1996, Act 86, Imd. Eff. Feb. 27, 1996 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the field bean advisory committee to the director of the department of agriculture, and abolishment of the field bean advisory committee, see E.R.O. No. 1996-3, compiled at MCL 286.731 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
MI Comp L § 286.712, 286.713 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry|Act 329 of 1965 - Michigan Seed Law (286.701 - 286.716)|Section 286.712, 286.713 - Repealed. 1988, Act 455, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988.

286.712, 286.713 Repealed. 1988, Act 455, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1988. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to seed testing and seizure of seeds.