Michigan Compiled Laws Act 6 Of 1959 Grape Growers; Use Of Chemical Substances (286.401 - 286.406)

AN ACT to empower the director of agriculture to issue orders under certain conditions prohibiting or restricting the use of 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorolphenoxyacetic acid), 2,4-5-T (2,4-5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid) and MCP (2 Methyl, 4 Chlorophenoxyacetic acid) causing damage to grape vineyards or crops of grapes within affected areas; and to provide a penalty for violation of such orders.

History: 1959, Act 6, Imd. Eff. Apr. 9, 1959 ;-- Am. 1963, Act 70, Eff. Sept. 6, 1963

Section 286.401 Grape Growers; Chemical Substances; Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Grape grower” means a producer of grapes for profit. (b) “Grape vineyard” means lands upon which grapevines are...
Section 286.402 Chemical Substances; Petition By Grape Grower For Prohibition.
Whenever the director receives a petition in a form prescribed by him, signed by 10 or more grape growers in the same or contiguous...
Section 286.403 Chemical Substances; Hearing, Posting Of Notice.
If the director determines that the petition is properly filed, he shall hold a public hearing after giving at least 10 days' notice of...
Section 286.404 Chemical Substances; Director's Findings; Damage; Orders, Continuing Effect.
If the director finds, from testimony adduced, that: (a) There has been actual damage to grapevines or grape crops within the affected area; and...
Section 286.405 Chemical Substances; Orders, Effective Date.
All orders shall be effective upon posting the same prominently in at least 5 of the most public places within the affected area. They...
Section 286.406 Chemical Substances; Penalty For Violation.
Any person who uses 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorolphenoxyacetic acid), 2,4-5-T (2,4-5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid) or MCP (2 Methyl, 4 Chlorophenoxyacetic acid) within or in proximity to an affected...

Last modified: October 10, 2016