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The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development recommends and determines policy on food, agricultural, and rural development issues. MDARD oversees several additional boards and commissions.
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Laws and Regulations pertaining to and governing the actions and policies of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.
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Animal ID and movement requirements in the State of Michigan
Animal health resources for veterinary professionals.
Diseases affecting, or potentially affecting, animals in Michigan
Information on how to acquire a feed license to manufacture or distribute commercial feed in Michigan.
Rules governing the disposal of Bodies of Dead Animals (BODA).
Materials developed to provide information on how an individual may become a qualified Animal Control Officer.
Information about how MDARD's Agriculture Development Division can help you grow your business in Michigan.
Regenerative agricultural practices improve soil health and water quality
MDARD works with local providers of natural resource management services that help citizens implement conservation on their land and protect the environment for a cleaner, healthier, and economically stronger Michigan.
Programs under the Private Forestlands Initiative, including the Forestry Assistance Program, Qualified Forester Registration, and Qualified Forest Program.
Good migrant labor housing is an essential element in securing an adequate supply of seasonal agricultural workers.
The Cottage Food law, enacted in 2010, allows individuals to manufacture and store certain types of foods in an unlicensed home kitchen.
Find a licensed firm in Michigan, from pesticide businesses to retail establishments, and more.
For the registration of horses, breeders and owners so as to render them eligible for racing and breeder/owner awards.
Retail Motor Fuel Outlet licensing information, applications and forms.
Information on Weights & Measures service person and agency registration, as well as weights and measures advisories.
Each new, existing, and proposed commercial pesticide or fertilizer bulk storage facility is required to register annually with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Fertilizer License and Registration Requirements, as well as Liming License Requirements
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Tom Lawrence
Email: Lawrencet9@Michigan.gov
Phone: 989-239-0229
Restricted use pesticides (RUP) are pesticides not available to the public in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers all pesticides as either "unclassified" or "restricted use".
The Registered Pesticide List contains all the restricted use pesticides registered for sale in Michigan for the current registration year. The list is updated daily and can be filtered by the product or company name, EPA registration number, or RUP status.
Licensed Restricted Use Pesticide Dealers in Michigan
Any person or firm intending to sell, offer for sale, or otherwise distribute to the ultimate user (certified private or commercial pesticide applicator) a restricted use pesticide (RUP) is required to become a licensed RUP dealer.
Requirements to become a licensed RUP dealer
Use the Exam Study Guide for RUP Person in Charge to prepare for the RUP Dealer Examination and contact Stephanie Baughan at 517-284-5749 to schedule your exam.
Out of state applicants must contact Tom Lawrence at Lawrencet9@Michigan.gov to become licensed to distribute RUP in Michigan. Out of state firms must be authorized to conduct business in Michigan. A copy of that authorization must be on file with MDARD. You can apply for authorization at the -Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division, at 517-241-6470, or visit Michigan.gov/Corporations for additional information.
Monthly RUP sales reporting
Restricted use pesticide sales must be reported to MDARD each month. Records should be provided no later than the fifteenth of the month following the month of the sale.
Note: It is the dealer's responsibility to ensure sales are made only to certified pesticide applicators.
Restricted Use Pesticide Sales Register
Restricted Use Pesticide Sales Register Instruction
Renewing RUP dealer license
Restricted Use Pesticide Dealer Licenses expire on December 31 and must be renewed annually. A renewal application will be mailed to all licensed firms each fall.
Note: You must submit sales registers before your renewal license can be issued. You may not include the missing sales registers with the renewal application.
Changing the company ownership, name, or address
Please contract MDARD at 989-239-0229 or email Tom Lawrence at Lawrencet9@Michigan.gov regarding changes to the company name, address, or a change of ownership. Depending on the circumstances, a new license may be required before the company may continue to sell, offer for the sale, or otherwise distribute RUP products.
Act 451 of 1994, Part 83, Pesticide Control
The statute regulating pesticide product including their use, the people that apply them, licensing requirements, and penalties.
Regulation 633, Restricted Use Pesticides
Rules regulating pesticides classified as "Restricted Use" federally and by the State of Michigan, their distribution, sale, and use.