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Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.101 (2026)

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NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT


Act 451 of 1994


324.101 Short title.

Sec. 101.

    This act shall be known and may be cited as the "natural resources and environmental protection act".

History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995

Compiler's Notes:

    For transfer of powers and duties of department of natural resources and environment to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2011-1, compiled at MCL 324.99921.

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 143 cases (35 in the last 5 years), 1995–2026 · leading case: Henry v. Dow Chem. Co., 701 N.W.2d 684 (Mich. 2005).
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Henry v. Dow Chem. Co., 701 N.W.2d 684 (Mich. 2005). · cites it 4× “The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), MCL 324.101 et seq., empowers the MDEQ to deal with the environmental and health effects of toxic pollution: *700 The department shall coordinate all activities required under this part and shall promulgate rules to…”
Lake Isabella Dev., Inc v. Vill. of Lake Isabella, 675 N.W.2d 40 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 12× “116(C)(8), asserting that Rule 33 is within the scope of its authority granted by the Legislature in the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), MCL 324.101 et seq., and that Rule 33 is consistent with the Michigan Constitution.”
Pittsfield Charter Twp. v. Washtenaw Cnty., 664 N.W.2d 193 (Mich. 2003). · cites it 4× “§ 324.101 et seq., particularly M.C.L. § 324.”
S. Dearborn Envtl. Improvement Ass'n, Inc. v. Dep't of Envtl. Quality, 917 N.W.2d 603 (Mich. 2018). · cites it 2× “, and the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), MCL 324.101 et seq . In order to comply with the Clean Air Act, Part 55 of the NREPA requires the DEQ to promulgate rules to establish a permit-to-install program, MCL 324.”
Duffy v. Dep't of Nat. Resources, 805 N.W.2d 399 (Mich. 2011). · cites it 4× “1401(e); the rest of the GTLA; the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), MCL 324.101 et seq.; or any other act that allows the majority to draw this distinction.”
Preserve the Dunes, Inc v. Dep't of Env't Quality, 684 N.W.2d 847 (Mich. 2004). · cites it 4× “, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, MCL 324.101 et seq. To prevail on a MEPA claim, the plaintiff must make a “prima facie showing that the conduct of the defendant has polluted, impaired, or destroyed or is likely to pollute, impair, or destroy the air,…”
Neal v. Wilkes, 685 N.W.2d 648 (Mich. 2004). · cites it 2× “Notably, the RUA is found in the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, MCL 324.101 et seq., the purpose of which is "to protect the environment and natural resources of the state.”
In Re Petition by Wayne Cnty. Treasurer, 732 N.W.2d 458 (Mich. 2007). · cites it 2× “This subsection has since been amended by 2006 PA 611 and now provides: Except as otherwise provided in subsection (5)(c) and (e), fee simple title to property set forth in a petition for foreclosure filed under section 78h on which forfeited delinquent taxes, interest,…”
Dextrom v. Wexford Cnty., 789 N.W.2d 211 (Mich. Ct. App. 2010). “The term “refuse system” means “disposal, including all equipment and facilities for storing, handling, processing, and disposing of refuse, including plants, works, instrumentalities, and properties, used or useful in connection with the salvage or disposal of refuse and used…”
Tennine Corp. v. Boardwalk Com., LLC, 315 Mich. App. 1 (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “Plaintiff gave notice of its intent to file a claim under Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), MCL 324.101 et seq. On July 30, 2012, plaintiff filed suit against defendants alleging violations of the NREPA, trespass, and nuisance.”
People v. Schumacher, 740 N.W.2d 534 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). “*167 Defendant was convicted of violating § 16902(1) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), MCL 324.101 et seq., which is set forth in part 169 of that act, MCL 324.”
Julie Olden, Richard Hunter, Wilbur Bleau, & All Others Similarly Situated v. Lafarge Corp., 383 F.3d 495 (6th Cir. 2004). “§ 7401 , and Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.101 . Id. However, unlike the NTMVSA, as interpreted by Walsh , both of the Acts here expressly contemplate private enforcement suits and the type of injunctive relief sought by…”
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