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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 21316a. (1) A person shall not knowingly deliver a regulated substance to an underground storage tank system that has had a placard affixed to it under subsection (2). A person that knowingly delivers a regulated substance to an underground storage tank system that has had a placard affixed to it under subsection (2) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both. A person is considered to have knowledge if placards have been affixed to the underground storage tank system at the property and are visible at the time of the delivery.
(2) The department, upon discovery of the operation of an underground storage tank system in violation of this part, rules promulgated under this part, part 211, 1 or rules promulgated under part 211, shall provide notification prohibiting delivery of regulated substances to the underground storage tank system by affixing a placard providing notice of the violation in plain view to the underground storage tank system. The department shall provide a minimum of 15 days' notice to the owner or operator that is liable under section 21323a 2 prior to affixing a placard for violations of this part or rules promulgated under this part, unless the violation causes an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health, safety, or welfare or the environment.
(3) A person shall not remove, deface, alter, or otherwise tamper with a placard affixed to an underground storage tank system pursuant to subsection (2). A person that knowingly removes, defaces, alters, or otherwise tampers with a placard affixed to an underground storage tank system pursuant to subsection (2) such that the notification is not discernible is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(4) The attorney general or, upon request by the department, county prosecuting attorney may commence criminal actions for violation of subsections (1) and (3) in the circuit court of the county where the violation occurred.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 324. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection § 324.21316a - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-324-natural-resources-and-environmental-protection/mi-comp-laws-324-21316a/
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