{"data":{"id":"us-mi/mich.-comp.-laws-324.3310","jurisdiction":"us-mi","citation":"Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.3310","heading":"Permit conditions.","body":"Sec. 3310.\n\nAs a condition of a permit under this part, the department may require the permittee to do any of the following:\n\nNotify the department not less than 2 working days in advance of chemical treatment.\n\nProceed with chemical treatment only if a department representative is present.\n\nAllow the department or its representative to collect a sample of the chemical or chemicals used before or during any chemical treatment.\n\nPost the area of impact before chemical treatment with signs, as follows:\n\nEach sign shall be of a brilliant color and made of sturdy, weather-resistant material. Each sign shall be at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches and shall be attached to a supporting device with the bottom of the sign at least 12 inches above the ground surface.\n\nSigns shall be posted in the following locations:\n\nSubject to sub-subparagraph (C), along the shoreline of the area of impact not more than 100 feet apart. Signs shall also be posted in riparian lands adjacent to that portion of the shoreline.\n\nSubject to sub-subparagraph (C), for an area of impact of 2 or more acres, at all access sites, boat launching areas, and private and public parks located on the waterbody in conspicuous locations, such as at the entrances, boat ramps, and bulletin boards, if permitted by managers or owners. If the access sites, launching areas, and parks are not to be treated or are not adjacent to the area of impact, then the signs shall clearly indicate the location of the area of impact.\n\nAt alternative posting locations approved by the department upon a determination that the locations where signs are otherwise required to be posted are impractical or unfeasible. The department's determination shall be based on a written request from the applicant that includes an explanation of the need for alternative posting locations and a description of the proposed alternative posting locations.\n\nThe department shall specify by rule the information required to be on the signs.\n\nPublish a notice in a local newspaper or make an announcement on a local radio station regarding the chemical treatment. The notice or announcement shall include all of the following information:\n\nThe permit number.\n\nThe name of the waterbody.\n\nA list of the chemicals to be used with corresponding water use restrictions.\n\nA description of the area of impact.\n\nThe proposed treatment dates.\n\nApply chemicals so that swimming restrictions and fish consumption restrictions are not imposed on any Saturday, Sunday, or state-declared holiday.\n\nTake special precautions to avoid or minimize potential impacts to human health, the environment, and nontarget organisms.\n\nNotify, in writing, an owner of any waterfront property within 100 feet of the area of impact, not less than 7 days and not more than 45 days before the initial chemical treatment. However, if the owner is not the occupant of the waterfront property or the dwelling located on the property, then the owner is responsible for notifying the occupant. Written notification shall include all of the following information:\n\nName, address, and telephone number of the permittee.\n\nA list of chemicals proposed for use with corresponding water use restrictions.\n\nApproximate treatment dates for each chemical to be used.\n\nComplete and return the treatment report form provided by the department for each treatment season.\n\nPerform lake water residue analysis to verify the chemical concentrations in the waterbody according to a frequency, timing, and methodology approved by the department.\n\nBefore submitting a permit application, perform aquatic vegetation surveys according to a frequency, timing, and methodology approved by the department.\ntreatment report form provided by the department for each treatment season.\n\nPerform lake water residue analysis to verify the chemical concentrations in the waterbody according to a frequency, timing, and methodology approved by the department.\n\nBefore submitting a permit application, perform aquatic vegetation surveys according to a frequency, timing, and methodology approved by the department.\n\nUse chemical control methods for nuisance aquatic vegetation that are consistent with the approved vegetation management plan submitted separately or as part of a lake management plan. The department may approve modifications to the vegetation management plan upon receipt of a written request from the permittee that includes supporting documentation.\n\nPerform pretreatment monitoring of the target aquatic nuisance population according to a frequency, timing, and methodology that has been approved by the department before submittal of a permit application.","path":["MI Code","Chapter 324","Act Act-451-of-1994"],"source_url":"https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-324-3310","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:31Z","sha256":"0bf125c8320fdc583eaadb8e953439292619c6f2116ffb48d48d21085d9fa061","source_id":"us-mi","stale":false,"prev":"us-mi/mich.-comp.-laws-324.3309","next":"us-mi/mich.-comp.-laws-324.33101"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}