Trade: consumer goods and services; personal care products containing plastic microbeads; prohibit manufacture and acceptance for sale. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding subpt. 3 to pt. 147.
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Overview
This bill prohibits the manufacture and sale of personal care products and cleaning products containing plastic microbeads in Michigan. It establishes definitions for key terms like ‘plastic microbead’ and ‘personal care product.’ The law will initially prohibit the manufacture and sale of products with microbeads starting January 1, 2026, with a phased-in approach for existing products containing small amounts of microbeads. Violations will result in civil fines.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the manufacture and sale of personal care products and cleaning products containing plastic microbeads.
- Defines ‘plastic microbead’ as a solid plastic particle measuring 5 millimeters or less.
- Establishes a timeline for the ban, starting January 1, 2026, for manufacturers and January 1, 2027, for retailers.
- Allows for a limited exception for products containing less than 1 part per million of microbeads.
- Provides for civil fines of up to $2,000 per day for violations.
- Requires the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to administer and enforce the law.
- Mandates the department to provide information on violations and the prohibition of microbeads on its website.
- Requires an annual report to the legislature on enforcement and progress toward the goals of the ban.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of personal care products and cleaning products
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