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Archived Rule Revisions for Agriculture

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11798

Regulation No. 809. Thoroughbred Allotments for Training
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

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17787

Rescinded - Regulation No. 100. Payment of Indemnities
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

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17788

Rescinded - Regulation No. 101. Prevention Of Spread Of Bovine Tuberculosis Or Brucellosis
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

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17789

Rescinded - Regulation No. 102. Tuberculin Testing And Control Of Tuberculosis
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

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17791

Rescinded - Regulation No. 109. Intrastate Movement Of Swine
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

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17792

Rescinded - Regulation No. 110. Importation Of Swine
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

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17793

Rescinded - Regulation No. 120. Licensing Of Livestock Yards
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

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17794

Rescinded - Regulation No. 123. Preventing Spread Of Brucellosis
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

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17795

Rescinded - Regulation No. 127. Tuberculin Testing And Testing For Control Of Brucellosis
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

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17796

Rescinded - Regulation No. 148. Statewide Meat Inspection
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

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1995-095 AC

Regulation No. 569. Smoked Fish
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

The proposed rule will update existing R 541 which provides safeguards based on contemporary smoked fish food safety knowledge. The rule will allow less salt and processing temperature for fresh smoked fish. The rule will also allow, under special processes known as the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points -- HACCP) the packaging of products in anaerobic containers (vacuum packages).

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1996-048 AC

Regulation No. 561. Dispensing Facility Reid Vapor Pressure
(Agriculture Laboratory Division)

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1996-138 AC

Regulation No. 553. Food Establishments
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

WITHDRAWN 11/28/2000 The proposed rule updates and revises Regulation 553, which prescribes requirements for safe food handling practices, sanitation, the construction, and operations of food establishments.

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1997-005 AC

Regulation No. 821. Thoroughbred Sire Stakes Races
(Agriculture Fairs, Exhibitions, and Racing Division)

The following rules define eligibility for state purse supplements for harness horse racing at fairs and licenses pari-mutual tracks and to describe the process and conditions for making allocations.

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1997-042 AC

Regulation No. 523. Dry Edible Beans
(Agriculture Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division)

Regulation 523, Dry Bean Inspection - Under these amendments to Regulation 523, the mandatory dry bean inspection/grading program would move to a voluntary inspection/grading program for dry beans.

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1997-068 AC

Regulation No. 810. Thoroughbred Breeders' Awards and State Supplements
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

Regulation No. 810, Thorough Breeders' and Owners' Awards and State Supplements incorporates conditions for payment of owners' awards as created by new legislation.

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1997-074 AC

Regulation No. 821. Thoroughbred Sire Stakes Races
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

The proposed rule sets conditions of eligibility to compete in sire stakes races; defines the division of races and the distribution of eligible funds; sets up conditions and payment limitations for owners' awards.

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1998-008 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 118. Reduction Plants for Disposal of Dead Animals
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.118.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 118. Reduction Plants for Disposal of Dead Animals.

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1998-010 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 121. Livestock Diseases
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.121.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 121. Livestock Diseases."

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1998-011 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 406. Cottage Cheese
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.406.1 and R 285.406.2 of the Department's regulation enetitled "Regulation No. 406. Cottage Cheese."

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1998-012 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 403. Milk and Cream Sold for Direct Consumption
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.403.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 403. Milk and Cream Sold for Direct Consumption."

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1998-014 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 107. Contagious and Infectious Diseases in Poultry
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.107.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 107. Contagious and Infectious Diseases in Poultry."

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1998-015 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 114. Contagious and Infectious Livestock Diseases
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.114.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 114. Contagious and Infectious Livestock Diseases."

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1998-016 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 401. Sediment Tests
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.401.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 401. Sediment Tests."

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1998-017 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 156. Disposition of Animals Exposed to Brucellosis
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.156.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 156. Disposition of Animals Exposed to Brucellosis."

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1998-018 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 152. Feedlots
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.152.1 to R 285.152.10 of the Department's rules entitled "Regulation No. 152. Feedlots."

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1998-020 AC

Regulation No. 140. Brucellosis Free Herds
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.140.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 140. Brucellosis-Free Herds."

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1998-021 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 135. Serums, Antigens, and Vaccines
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.133.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 135. Serums, Antigens, and Vaccines."

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1998-022 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 145. Movement of Sheep
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.145.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 145. Movement of Sheep."

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1998-023 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 142. Area Testing
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.142.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 142. Area Testing."

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1998-024 AC

Regulation No. 141. Approval of Calfhood Vaccinations
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.141.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 141. Approval of Calfhood Vaccination."

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1998-026 AC

Bodies of Dead Animals
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rules are designed to facilitate and regulate composting of dead livestock.

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1998-027 AC

Manufacture and Sale of Ice
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

WITHDRAWN 11/28/2000 The proposed rule will set sanitary requirements for the production and transporting of ice used for human food. Labeling requirements will be identified. Sampling for laboratory analysis will also be addressed. The rule will affect both wholesale ice plants and ice produced in retail stores.

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1998-049 AC

Regulation No. 641. Commercial Fertilizer Bulk Storage
(Agriculture Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division)

This rule proposes new regulatory requirements for the commercial storage of bulk quantities of liquid and dry fertilizer. At this time, there are no other state or federal mandates that would regulate such quantities of fertilizer in storage.

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1998-050 AC

Farm Fertilizer Bulk Storage
(Agriculture Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division)

Withdrawn 4/29/2002 This rule proposes new regulatory requirements for the farm storage of bulk quantities of liquid fertilizer. At this time, there are no other state or federal mandates that would regulate such quantities of liquid fertilizer in storage.

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1999-009 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 124. Tuberculin and Blood Testing
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.124.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 1124. Tuberculin and Blood Testing."

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1999-013 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 117. Public Exhibition of Livestock
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.117.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 117. Public Exhibition of Livestock."

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1999-019 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 133. Public Exhibition of Poultry
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The proposed rule rescinds R 285.133.1 of the Department's regulation entitled "Regulation No. 133. Pubilc Exhibition of Poultry."

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2000-039 AC

Regulation No. 852. Upper Penisula State Fair
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

Revision of the rules for the administration of the Upper Peninsula State Fair.

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2000-047 AC

Racing Commissioner General Rules
(Agriculture Racing Commissioner)

Withdrawn 1/28/2003. These rules regulate all aspects of live and simulcast pari-mutuel horse racing in Michigan.

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2000-089 AC

Regulation No. 628, Seed Potato Certificate
(Agriculture Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division)

These amendments to Regulation 628, Seed Potato Certification, delete outdated certification processes and define a new seed potato certification system for materials produced through tissue culture aimed at addressing changing conditions and market needs.

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2001-025 AC

Regulation No. 636. Pesticide Applicators
(Agriculture Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division)

Regulation 636 provides the basic foundation by which the Pesticide Applicator Certification Program is built. It sets forth the requirements for certification and registration of pesticide applicators and defines the administrative components of the certification program. In addition to defining the various categories and subcategories of certification and registration, Regulation 636 specifies the standards by which all applicators (private, commercial, and registered) shall demonstrate competence.

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2001-027 AC

Value-Added Agriculture Processing and Agricultural Production Ventures
(Agriculture Agricultural Development Division)

The Department shall use the Agriculture Development Fund to make grants to qualified grantees who apply for such grants and who submit proposals demonstrating feasibility for development of value-added agricultural processing and agricultural production ventures consistent with the purposes described in this Act. These rules describe the overall grant program and the submittal approval process.

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2001-043 AC

Regulation No. 538. Egg Breaking
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of PA 262 of 1999, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2001-044 AC

Regulation No. 549. Nonalcoholic Beverages
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of PA 262 of 1999, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2001-045 AC

Regulation No. 554. Last Day of Sale
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of PA 262 of 1999, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2001-046 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 556. Food Concessions at State and County Fairs
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of PA 262 of 1999, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2001-047 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 557. Food Establishment Licensing
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of PA 262 of 1999, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2001-048 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 558. Temporary Food Establishments
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of PA 262 of 1999, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2001-049 AC

Food Service Sanitation
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of PA 262 of 1999, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2001-051 AC

Regulation No. 808. Payment of Breeder's Awards
(Agriculture Fairs, Exhibitions, and Racing Division)

Eligibility and payment of breeder's awards to the breeder of a Michigan-bred horse each time that horse wins at a fair or licensed racetrack in Michigan.

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2001-052 AC

Regulation No. 812. State Aid for Harness Horse Racing
(Agriculture Fairs, Exhibitions, and Racing Division)

Eligibility to receive state purse supplements and how supplements are allocated.

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2001-053 AC

Regulation No. 814. Michigan Futurity Races
(Agriculture Fairs, Exhibitions, and Racing Division)

Description of Futurity and Sire Stakes Races. What they entail and what horses are involved.

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2001-054 AC

Regulation No. 820. Michigan-bred Pari-mutuel Races
(Agriculture Fairs, Exhibitions, and Racing Division)

Description of Michiga-bred pari-mutuel races. How races are run, fees and nominations.

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2001-067 AC

Regulation No. 530. Controlled Atmosphere Storage for Apples
(Agriculture Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of PA 262 of 1999, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2001-068 AC

Regulation No. 605. Disposal of Christmas Trees
(Agriculture Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of PA 262 of 1999, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2002-026 AC

Simulcast Purse Pool Distribution
(Agriculture Racing Commissioner)

This rule describes the current procedure for issuing the purse pool distribution order required by Section 19 of the Horse Racing Act, MCL 431.319.

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2002-045 AC

Regulation No. 817. Quarter Horse Breeders' Awards and State Supplements
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

Rules are proposed to streamline Regulation 817 with current flat racing regulations and into compliance with state statute by providing a new definition for a Michigan-bred Quarter Horse. The proposed changes also specify new breeder award distribution for Michigan-bred horses.

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2002-046 AC

Regulation No. 823. American Paint Horse Breeders' Awards and State Supplements
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

New rule will bring the American Paint Horse into compliance with current flat racing regulations and into compliance with state statute by providing a new definition for a Michigan-bred American paint Horse. The proposed rule will also specify new breeder award distribution for Michigan-bred horses.

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2002-054 AC

Regulation No. 564. Automotive Gasoline Purity, Additives, And Grading
(Agriculture Laboratory Division)

Updates the specifications for gasoline sold or offered for sale in Michigan to ensure that all necessary performance and environmental standards are met.

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2002-060 AC

Regulation No. 642. On Farm Fertilizer Bulk Storage
(Agriculture Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division)

This rule proposes new regulatory requirements for the on farm storage of bulk quantities of liquid fertilizer. At this time, there are no other state or federal mandates that would regulate such quantities of fertilizer in storage.

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2002-061 AC

Rescinded Regulation No. 551. Weights, Measures, Packaging, and Labeling
(Agriculture Laboratory Division)

Rescinded under Section 44(1). 1964 PA 283 as amended. Amendments to this statute by 2002 PA 208 has rendered Regulation 551 duplicative.

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2003-010 AC

Regulation No. 818. Michigan Sire Stakes Races
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

Rescinded under Section 44(1).

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2003-017 AC

Regulation No. 811. Premium Allotments to Fairs and Expositions
(Agriculture Fairs, Exhibitions, and Racing Division)

Eligibility and reimbursement of premiums paid at state, local and county fairs.

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2003-020 AC

Regulation No. 808. Payment of Breeder's Awards
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

Eligibility and payment of breeder's awards to the breeder of a Michigan-bred horse each time that horse wins at a fair or licensed racetrack in Michigan.

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2003-021 AC

Regulation No. 814. Michigan Futurity Races
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

Description of Futurity and Sire Stakes Races. What they entail and what horses are involved.

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2003-022 AC

Regulation No. 820. Michigan-bred Pari-mutuel Races
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

Description of Michigan-bred pari-mutuel races. How races are won, fees and nominations.

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2003-030 AC

Regulation No. 812. State Aid for Harness Horse Racing
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

Eligibility to receive state purse supplements and how supplements are allocated.

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2003-042 AC

Rescinded - Conduct of Referenda and Elections
(Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of 1999 PA 262, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2003-043 AC

Rescinded - Election of Directors at Soil Conservation District Annual Meetings
(Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of 1999 PA 262, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2003-044 AC

Rescinded - Hearing Schedule
(Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of 1999 PA 262, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2003-045 AC

Rescinded - Regulation No. 50. Weather Modification Control
(Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Division)

This rule is being rescinded under section 44(1) of 1999 PA 262, therefore no public hearing is required.

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2004-021 AC

Regulation No. 813. Harness Horse Race And Pulling Team Stimulants and Depressants
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

This rule defines drug and its administration/use in harness race horses and pulling horses. The sample type, collection, process and hearing procedure is described. Lastly, any electrical or mechanical device used for stimulating or depressing the performance of a horse is forbidden.

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2004-038 AC

Regulation No. 641. Commercial Fertilizer Bulk Storage
(Agriculture Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division)

The amendments will bring the existing rule's requirements in line with current containment technology and regulatory needs. This will be done by adding language that allows the use of a bladder system as alternative containment for large fertilizer storage tanks.

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2005-024 AC

Regulation No. 816. Stabling and Training Facilities for Standardbred Harness Horses
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

Setting eligibility and payment criteria for fairs that provide training and stabling facilities for standardbred harness racehorses.

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2005-074 AC

Bodies of Dead Animals
(Agriculture Animal Industry Division)

The rule covers the handling and disposal requirements for dead livestock, including composting materials and requirements.

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2006-001 AC

Regulation No. 351 Julian-Stille Value-Added Agricultural Development Fund
(Agriculture Executive Division)

The rule describes the process to be met for distribution of grant money from the Julian-Stille Value-Added Agriculture Development Fund.

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2006-041 AC

Racing Commissioner - General Rules
(Agriculture Racing Commissioner)

R 431.2001 (c), R 431.3110, R 431.4180, R 431.2090, R 431.2100 and R 431.2120 - These rules define mutuel entries and the conditions for coupling or uncoupling of horses for such entries. The proposed rules revise the current definition of "Mutuel Entry" which requires that 2 or more horses in a race that are either owned wholly or partly by the same owner(s) or are trained by the same trainer must be coupled together as a single betting interest in that race. The proposed rules would either eliminate or make optional the requirements for coupling of same trainers in the definition of "Mutuel Entry," the pertinent rules for Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing breeds and the rules for wagers that prohibit uncoupling as a condition of the wager being offered.R 431.3075 (4) and R 431.4001 (f) The proposed rules simply change from 30 days to 45 days the current racing eligibility requirement for Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses to have started, or been charted, within 30 days of their next race.

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2006-078 AC

Regulation No. 637. Pesticide Use
(Agriculture Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division)

Amend rules governing the use of pesticides due to passage of HB 5154 (Act 24, P.A. of 2004) relative to integrated pest management in schools and public buildings which created conflicts between the enabling legislation (Act 451, Part 83, as amended) and Regulation 637, Rule (14) & (15). The process is intended to address these conflicts. In addition, the process will address issues such as confusing verbiage, regulatory requirement details and clarification for enforceability. The amendment process will use the authority established under Section 8325(1) and (2) of 1994 PA 451, Part 83, as amended.

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2007-019 AC

Racing Commissioner - General Rules
(Agriculture Racing Commissioner)

R 431.1255 addresses the criteria an individual must meet in order to be qualified to serve as a steward. The proposed rule is intended to broaden the commission's authority to select the most qualified individuals to serve as stewards. Specifically, the current rule states that "an applicant shall have been employed as any of the following at a recognized meet or meetings for a period of not less than 60 racing days a year, during not less than 3 of the 5 preceding calendar years: (a) Steward; (b) Assistant or associate steward; (c) Racing secretary; (d) Assistant racing secretary; (e) Starter; (f) Placing judge; (g) Patrol judge; (h) Paddock judge; (i) Clerk of scales. However, if no acceptable applicant possesses these qualifications, a person approved or appointed shall have had prior experience in horse racing, such as an owner, trainer, jockey, or driver, or such other related experience as the commissioner deems pertinent." The proposed rule would broaden the criteria to include individuals who bring more diverse knowledge, skills and background than is currently allowed.R 431.1301 Medications and Drugs, (5) addresses the specific use of Lasix or its generic name, furosemide. The current rule in Michigan states that a licensed veterinarian needs to witness the horse bleeding through its nose before the horse is placed on a medications' list and can only be removed from that list if a veterinarian deems it acceptable to so. The rule change would allow a decision between the horse's trainer and veterinarian to put the horse on furosemide because it is in the best interest of the horse. The horse will remain on furosemide for a set time period and if taken off, must stay off for a determined amount of time. As well, the rule will only call the medication by its generic name.R 431.3090 (3) defines a "maiden horse" as one that is 5 years of age or older. The currrent rule states that a maiden horse 5 years of age or older shall not be entered or start unless it has less than 6 lifetime starts. The proposed rule would raise the age to be considered a maiden horse from 5 to 7 years.R 431.4205 (1)(2)(3)(4) identifies a committee that meets to determine whether a horserace track could be closed due to inclement weather, addresses the conditions for the withdrawals of entries, and gives the stewards the authority to cancel or postpone races under certain circumstances, without a penalty.

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2007-048 AC

Regulation No. 561. Dispensing Facility Reid Vapor Pressure
(Agriculture Laboratory Division)

MDA proposes to amend an existing rule set, Regulation 561. These rules contain the vapor pressure requirements for the eight county non-attainment area in southeast Michigan. Regulation 561 will be amended concurrently with Regulations 562 & 564.

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2007-049 AC

Regulation No. 562. Labeling of Retail Gasoline Dispensers
(Agriculture Laboratory Division)

MDA proposes to amend an existing rule set, Regulation 562. These rules contain the gasoline labeling requirements for gasoline dispensers. Regulation 562 will be amended concurrently with Regulations 561 & 564.

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2007-050 AC

Regulation No. 564. Automotive Gasoline Purity, Additives, And Grading
(Agriculture Laboratory Division)

MDA proposes to amend an existing rule set, Regulation 564. These rules contain gasoline specifications and test methods. Regulation 564 will be amended concurrently with Regulations 561 & 562.

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2007-060 AC

Food Establishment Manager Certification
(Agriculture Food and Dairy Division)

The Michigan Food Law, 2000 PA 92, was recently amended by 2007 PA 113. The amendments, which become effective on April 1, 2008, require the department to draft manager certification rules to supplement section 2129 by January 1, 2009.The proposed rules will: Define which establishments need a certified manager.� Establish procedures for food establishments to follow when employing a certified manager. Create the framework for manager registration with the department. Allow the department to establish any necessary related fees through the Michigan Commission of Agriculture.

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2008-011 AC

Regulation 811. Premium Allocation To Fairs And Expositions
(Agriculture Finance and Technology Division)

This rule defines the areas that are eligible for fairs to offer classes and receive funding from the department. It defines the paperwork that the fairs are required to maintain and the filing requirements for fairs.