Michigan Laws 325.1021 – Violation as misdemeanor; penalty; issuance of appearance ticket; “minor offense” defined
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 325.1021
- Person: means an individual, partnership, copartnership, cooperative, firm, company, public or private association or corporation, political subdivision, agency of the state, agency of the federal government, trust, estate, joint structure company, or any other legal entity, or their legal representative, agent, or assigns. See Michigan Laws 325.1002
- system: means a system of pipes and structures through which water is obtained and distributed, including but not limited to wells and well structures, intakes and cribs, pumping stations, treatment plants, storage tanks, pipelines and appurtenances, or a combination thereof, actually used or intended for use for the purpose of furnishing water for drinking or household purposes. See Michigan Laws 325.1002
(1) A person who violates this act or the rules promulgated under this act or an order issued pursuant to this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for each day of violation, or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.
(2) A law enforcement officer may issue and serve an appearance ticket upon a person for a minor offense pursuant to section 9c to 9g of chapter IV of the code of criminal procedure, 1927 PA 175, MCL 764.9c to 764.9g.
(3) As used in this section, “minor offense” means a violation of a permit issued under this act that does not functionally impair the operation or capacity of a waterworks system or the level of public health protection it provides.