HAZARDOUS SUB.: METH. MANUFACTURING S.B. 1114: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 1114 (as introduced 3-2-06)
Sponsor: Senator Cameron S. Brown
Committee: Health Policy
Date Completed: 3-22-06
CONTENT
The bill would amend the definition of "hazardous substance" in Part 201 (Environmental Response) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to include all of the following associated with the manufacture of methamphetamine that were or could become injurious to the public health, safety, or welfare or to the environment:
-- A chemical or other material that was used to manufacture methamphetamine.
-- Toxic gases and other by-products produced during the methamphetamine manufacturing process.
-- Wastes remaining after the methamphetamine manufacturing process was completed.
MCL 324.20101 Legislative Analyst: J.P. Finet
FISCAL IMPACT
By expanding the definition of a hazardous substance, the bill would broaden the scope of potential violations of Part 201 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. The resulting fines and penalties from any additional violations would vary depending on the number of violations, environmental damage, and legal settlement or judgment.
Fiscal Analyst: Jessica Runnels
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb1114/0506