Michigan Compiled Laws 451-1994-iii-1-inland-waters-317 Part 317 Aquifer Protection And Dispute Resolution (324.31701...324.31713)

• Section 324.31701 Definitions.
  As used in this part: (a) "Agricultural well" means a high-capacity well that is located on a farm and is used for an agricultural...
• Section 324.31702 Allegation Of Potential Groundwater Dispute; Submission Of Complaint By Small-quantity Well Owner; Investigation; On-site Evaluation; Inability To Resolve Complaint; Toll-free Facsimile And Telephone Line; Duties Of Director Of Department Of Environmental Quality And Director Of Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development; Unverified Complaints; Other Resolutions.
  (1) The owner of a small-quantity well may submit a complaint alleging a potential groundwater dispute if the small-quantity well has failed to furnish...
• Section 324.31702a Informal Meeting Between Parties.
  (1) If a complaint regarding an agricultural well is not resolved under section 31702, the director of the department of agriculture and rural development...
• Section 324.31703 Duties Of Director Or Director Of Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development In Groundwater Dispute.
  (1) The director or the director of the department of agriculture and rural development, as appropriate, shall, by order, declare a groundwater dispute if...
• Section 324.31704 Order Declaring Groundwater Dispute.
  (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (4), an order declaring a groundwater dispute is effective when a copy of the order is served upon...
• Section 324.31705 Declaration Of Groundwater Dispute; Temporary Provision At Point Of Use Of Adequate Supply Of Potable Water; Extraction Of Groundwater; Restriction; Impact On Viability Of Certain Businesses; Public Water Supply Owned Or Operated By Local Government.
  (1) Upon declaration of a groundwater dispute, the director or the director of the department of agriculture and rural development, as appropriate, shall, by...
• Section 324.31706 Compensation; Conditions.
  If a groundwater dispute has been declared, the owner of a high-capacity well shall, subject to an order of the director or the director...
• Section 324.31707 Compensation; Requirements.
  (1) Timely and reasonable compensation under section 31706 consists of and is limited to either or both of the following: (a) The reimbursement of...
• Section 324.31708 Appeal.
  Notwithstanding section 31704(4), the owner of a high-capacity well subject to an order under this part may appeal that order directly to circuit court...
• Section 324.31709 Exceptions.
  This part does not apply to a potential groundwater dispute involving either of the following: (a) A high-capacity well that is a dewatering well....
• Section 324.31710 Aquifer Protection Revolving Fund.
  (1) The aquifer protection revolving fund is created in the state treasury. (2) The fund may receive money or other assets from any source...
• Section 324.31711 Report.
  (1) Not later than April 1, 2013, and every 2 years thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit to the legislature a report that...
• Section 324.31712 Violation Of Order; Civil Fine Or Costs; Default; Deposit; Action To Enforce Order.
  (1) A person who violates an order issued under this part is responsible for a civil fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each...
• Section 324.31713 Repealed. 2009, Act 176, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 2009.
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to penalty, default, disposition, and enforcement action relating to violation of an order.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA

Last modified: October 10, 2016