2023 House Bill 4463

Water supply: other; shallow wells drilled on personal property; allow.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 12714a.

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Individuals may install shallow wells on their property without needing official approval if the well is less than 25 feet deep and is for agricultural purposes only.

Introduced in the House

April 25, 2023

Introduced by Reps. Luke Meerman (R-89) and Angela Rigas (R-79)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation