Michigan Laws 324.11563 – Sale of general use compost; labeling requirements; management of restricted use compost
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 324.11563
- Department: means the director of the department of natural resources or his or her designee to whom the director delegates a power or duty by written instrument. See Michigan Laws 324.301
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
(1) General use compost offered for sale shall be accompanied by a label, in the case of bagged compost, or an information sheet in the case of bulk sales. The label or information sheet shall contain all of the following information:
(a) The name and generator of the compost.
(b) The feedstock and bulking agents used to produce the compost.
(c) Use instructions, including application rates and any restrictions on use.
(d) If the compost is marketed as a fertilizer, micronutrient, or soil conditioner, the label shall list the applicable parameters under section 11565 and comply with the requirements of part 85, if applicable.
(e) If the compost is marketed as a liming material, the label shall list the applicable parameters under section 11565 and shall include a statement indicating that the generator of the compost is in compliance with the applicable requirements of 1955 PA 162, MCL 290.531 to 290.538. The label shall specify the generator’s liming license number.
(f) A statement indicating how the user of the compost can obtain the results of all testing, including test parameters and concentration levels.
(2) Restricted use compost shall be managed as provided in any of the following:
(a) Disposed of at a properly licensed landfill.
(b) Stockpiled on-site until the generator petitions the department under section 11562 and the department reclassifies the compost as provided in that section.
(c) Used for a use specified by the department under section 11553(3).
(d) If offered for sale, accompanied by a label, in the case of bagged compost, or an information sheet in the case of bulk sales. The label or information sheet shall contain both of the following:
(i) The information required by subsection (1).
(ii) A statement that the compost has been approved for use by this state and further indicating how the user of the compost may obtain the results of all testing including test parameters, concentration levels, and the applicable standards.
(3) The department may impose conditions for use of restricted use compost to ensure the protection of the environment, natural resources, or the public health, safety, or welfare.