Michigan Laws 324.3315 – Registry of waterbodies infested by aquatic invasive species; maintenance of website
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 324.3315
- Aquatic invasive species: means an aquatic species that is nonnative to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. See Michigan Laws 324.3301
- Department: means the department of environmental quality. See Michigan Laws 324.3301
- 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
- waterbody: means groundwaters, lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and wetlands and all other watercourses and waters within the jurisdiction of this state including the Great Lakes bordering this state. See Michigan Laws 324.3302
The department shall post, by January 1, 2016, and maintain on its website a registry of waterbodies infested by aquatic invasive species and the particular aquatic invasive species infesting each waterbody. The registry shall be based on information from all of the following:
(a) Permits and certificates of coverage issued under this part.
(b) Reports received by the department from any of the following:
(i) Certified applicators or registered applicators under part 83.
(ii) Representatives of public or private institutions of higher education.
(iii) Representatives of any other state, local, or federal agency with responsibility for the environment or natural resources.