Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.11501 (2026)

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NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT

Act 451 of 1994

324.11501 Meanings of words and phrases.

Sec. 11501.

For purposes of this part, the words and phrases defined in sections 11502 to 11506 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

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

Compiler's Notes:

For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Waste Management Division to the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, see E.R.O. No. 1995-16, compiled at MCL 324.99903 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

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Act 451

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NREPA

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Solid Waste Act

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 11 cases, 1996–2018 · leading case: People v. Schumacher, 740 N.W.2d 534 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007).

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People v. Schumacher, 740 N.W.2d 534 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). “Second, *168 defendant argues on the basis of his interpretation of § 16902(1) and part 115 of NREPA, MCL 324.11501 et seq., that he did not violate the statute.”

Poly-Flex Constr., Inc. v. Neyer, Tiseo & Hindo, Ltd., 582 F. Supp. 892 (W.D. Mich. 2008). · cites it 2× “The purpose of this inspection was to evaluate compliance with Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451 , as amended, MCL 324.11501 et seq[], and any administrative rules promulgated pursuant to this act.”

Nat'l Wildlife Fed'n v. Dep't of Env't Quality, 856 N.W.2d 394 (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). “11504(2) defines “inert material” as “a substance that will not decompose, dissolve, or in any other way form a contaminated leachate upon contact with water, or other liquids determined by the department as likely to be found at the disposal area, percolating through the…”

Saginaw Cnty. v. John Sexton Corp., 591 N.W.2d 52 (Mich. Ct. App. 1999). “The solid waste management act, MCL 324.11501 et seq.) MSA 13A.11501 et seq.”

Pitsch Recycling & Disposal, Inc. v. Cnty. of Ionia, 386 F. Supp. 2d 938 (W.D. Mich. 2005). · cites it 2× “Pitsch argues that it will be unable to recover damages in a breach of contract suit because the County can assert its authority under the Solid Waste Management Act, Mich. Comp. Laws § 324.11501 et seq., as an affirmative defense.”

Systematic Recycling, LLC v. City of Detroit, 685 F. Supp. 2d 663 (E.D. Mich. 2010). · cites it 2× “vember 2008, Systematic Recycling received several citations and warnings from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (“MDEQ”) and Wayne County Department of Environment (“WCDE”), including citations and warnings for violations of the rule against emission of odors…”

Nat'l Solid Wastes Mgmt. Ass'n v. Granholm, 344 F. Supp. 2d 559 (E.D. Mich. 2004). “LAWS § 324.11501 (1999) et seq. The package includes S.”

Waste Mgmt. of Michigan v. Ingham Cnty., 941 F. Supp. 656 (W.D. Mich. 1996). “§ 324.11501 et seq. 2 . Section 38(6) was formerly § 30(2) of the SWMA, M.”

Nat'l Solid Wastes Mgmt. Ass'n v. Charter Cnty. of Wayne, 303 F. Supp. 2d 835 (E.D. Mich. 2004). “LAWS § 324.11501 (1999) et seq. The Act authorizes a city, county or district to create a solid waste management program once it has received proper certification by the appropriate health department.”

Dep't of Env't Quality v. Patrick Jay Conely (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “40 in incurred response activity costs; $2,000,000 in civil fines under MCL 324.11501 et seq.; $1,095,000 in civil fines under MCL 324.”

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