CLASSIFY METH COMPONENTS AND BY-PRODUCTS

AS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE

House Bill 5845

Sponsor:  Rep. Tim Moore

Committee:  Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment

Complete to 4-19-06

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5845 AS INTRODUCED 3-8-06

House Bill 5845 would amend Part 201 (Environmental Remediation) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to include in the definition of "hazardous substance" certain components and by-products of the manufacture of methamphetamine that are or may become injurious to the public health, safety, or welfare, or the environment.  Specifically it would include a chemical or other material that is used to manufacture methamphetamine, toxic gases and other by-products produced during the manufacture of methamphetamine, and the wastes remaining after the manufacture of methamphetamine is completed.  

MCL 324.20101

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.

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                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Kirk Lindquist

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.