Michigan Compiled Laws Act 188 Of 1965 Hazardous Substances Act (286.451 - 286.463)

• Section 286.451 Hazardous Substances Act; Short Title.
  This act shall be known and may be cited as the “hazardous substances act”. History: 1965, Act 188, Eff. Mar. 31, 1966 ;-- Am....
• Section 286.452 Definitions.
  As used in this act: (a) “Agency” means the department of agriculture. (b) “Administrator” means the director of the department of agriculture or an...
• Section 286.453 Declaration Of Hazardous Or Banned Substance; Establishment Of Reasonable Variations Or Additional Label Requirements; Failure Of Hazardous Substance To Bear Label; Exempted Substances; Determination Of Toy Or Other Article As Hazard To Children.
  (1) When in the judgment of the administrator such action will promote the objectives of this act by avoiding or resolving uncertainty as to...
• Section 286.454 Prohibited Acts.
  The following acts and the causing thereof are prohibited: (a) The introduction or delivery for introduction into intrastate commerce of a misbranded, banned hazardous...
• Section 286.455 Violation As Misdemeanor Or Felony; Penalties; Persons Not Subject To Penalties.
  (1) A person who violates section 4 is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000.00 or imprisonment for...
• Section 286.456 Injunction; Mailing Copy Of Application Or Complaint To Administrator.
  In addition to the remedies hereinafter provided, the administrator, attorney general, or prosecuting attorneys may apply to the circuit court for, and the court...
• Section 286.457 Tagging Or Marking Misbranded Or Banned Hazardous Substance; Permission For Removal Or Disposal Of Detained Or Embargoed Article; Petition To Condemn Article; Destruction Of Article; Costs; Conditions To Return Of Article To Claimant.
  (1) When a duly authorized agent of the administrator finds or has probable cause to believe that a hazardous household substance or toy is...
• Section 286.458 Court Proceedings For Reported Violation; Notice; Opportunity To Present Views.
  The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney to whom the administrator reports a violation of this act shall cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted...
• Section 286.459 Rules; Adoption Of Federal Regulations; Additional Rules Or Amendments; Notice Of Imminent Hazard.
  (1) The administrator shall promulgate rules necessary for the administration of this act pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,...
• Section 286.460 Factory Or Warehouse; Entry And Inspection, Samples, Receipt.
  (1) For purposes of enforcement of this act, officers or employees duly designated by the administrator, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator,...
• Section 286.461 Carriers, Access To Records; Admissibility Of Evidence In Criminal Prosecution.
  For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this act, carriers engaged in intrastate commerce, and persons receiving hazardous or banned substances in intrastate...
• Section 286.462 Publication Of Reports; Dissemination Of Information.
  (1) The administrator shall cause to be published at least twice annually reports summarizing any judgments, or court orders which have been rendered under...
• Section 286.463 Repealed. 1982, Act 54, Imd. Eff. Apr. 6, 1982.
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to licensing manufacturer or wholesaler of thermal, mechanical, or electrical toys.

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