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Act 316 of 2000
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MICHIGAN ORGANIC PRODUCTS ACT

Act 316 of 2000

AN ACT to define organic agriculture and products; to provide for the establishment of standards relative to organic products, producers and handlers of organic products, and other persons; to provide for designation of certain entities as certifying agents; to provide for registration of certain persons; to create certain funds and provide for their disposition; to create certain advisory committees; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to provide for penalties and remedies.


History: 2000, Act 316, Eff. Oct. 1, 2001




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 286.901SectionShort title.
Section 286.903SectionDefinitions; A to D.
Section 286.905SectionDefinitions; G to L.
Section 286.907SectionDefinitions; M to P.
Section 286.909SectionDefinitions; R to W.
Section 286.911SectionAuthority of department to regulate, promote, and assist organic industry; sale, offer for sale, or representation as organic product; registration required.
Section 286.913SectionProduction, sale, or handling of organic products; certification required; exceptions; retail food establishments.
Section 286.915SectionRegistration as certifying agent; fee; demonstration of compliance; expiration; renewal.
Section 286.917SectionRegistration as certifying agent; demonstration of compliance; requirements.
Section 286.919SectionRegistration of handler; application; fee; basis; schedule; coordination of registration procedures.
Section 286.920SectionOrganic products fund; establishment in state treasury; receipt, deposit, and expenditure of funds; carrying forward unexpended funds.
Section 286.921SectionRules; scope.
Section 286.922SectionReciprocity agreement with another state, country, or private certifying organization.
Section 286.923SectionLabeling and advertisement; requirements; circumstances considered as mislabeling.
Section 286.925SectionOrganic advisory committee; creation; powers and duties; membership; terms; travel reimbursement; election of officers and adoption of rules; quorum; meetings; proceedings subject to open meetings act; records subject to freedom of information act.
Section 286.927SectionComplaints and investigations; penalties or remedies; rules; denial of application; suspension or revocation of registration; seizure of product; disposition; written notice of warning; injunctive relief; access by director to establishment or operation; stop sale order; hearing.
Section 286.929SectionViolation of act or rule; administrative fine; misdemeanor; penalty; affirmative defense; felony.
Section 286.931SectionEffective date.
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