HB 6065 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Natural resources: soil and erosion; certain soil sold in this state; require to include certain percentage of compost. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 92.

This bill requires soil products sold in Michigan to include at least 5% compost made from specific compostable materials starting in 2027. It directly affects businesses selling bulk soil, prepackaged soil, and potting soil by mandating a minimum compost content. Additionally, the law requires sellers to clearly label these products or their receipts with the exact percentage of compost included. The regulation aims to improve soil health and conservation while ensuring consumers are informed about the composition of the soil they purchase.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action Nov 13, 2024
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Nov 12, 2024
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referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
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Nov 12, 2024
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introduced by Representative Rachel Hood
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