A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 12751, 12752, 12757, and 12771 (MCL 333.12751, 333.12752, 333.12757, and 333.12771), section 12751 as amended and section 12757 as added by 1980 PA 421, and by adding part 128.
The bill introduces comprehensive regulations, empowering local health departments and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy with enforcement authority. It sets criteria for system approval, permit requirements, and establishes an onsite wastewater treatment system administration fund. The legislation mandates inspections at least once every five years or under specific conditions, details the inspection process, requires remedial actions for system failures within set timelines, and imposes penalties for non-compliance. It also outlines inspector qualifications, introduces fees to support the fund, and requires the creation of an electronic database for inspection tracking.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment
Discharged from committee
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture
Reported with substitute S-2
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported with substitute S-2
Substitute S-2 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 20 to 15 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
