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Michigan's Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) was created to help protect our environment and wildlife. Michigan is partnering with the federal government to implement conservation practices of great significance to the state, and valuable to the nation, in matters of soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
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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Service Registration Advisory
In accordance with the Michigan Weights and Measures Act, P.A. 283 and pursuant to the requirements of the Service Registration Program, all commercial weighing and measuring devices must be sufficiently tested following a repair for that device to be properly placed into service. The test results and a properly completed place in service report are to be submitted to the Department for review within 5 days.
In review place in service reports submitted, it has been revealed that registered service persons repairing “leaking Retail Motor Fuel Dispensers” are not conducting an accuracy test and submitting test data (calibration report) with their place in service report. Improper or incomplete testing of these devices may result in the operator’s non-compliance regarding accuracy.
Registered Service Persons and the Agencies they represent are subject to penalties under the law when violations result from “non-testing” and improper “placing into service” a commercial device after condemnation by Michigan Weights and Measures for a visible leak.
Example:
A device type 10 was condemned by Michigan Weights and Measures for a “visible leak”. The repair was made by a registered service company; however, the device was not checked for accuracy. A place in service report was sent to the Department. A reinspection following the official rejection resulted in the device conforming to maintenance tolerances and not acceptance tolerance. The device is re-condemned.
Acceptance tolerances shall apply to equipment: (c) that has been returned to commercial service following official rejection for failure to conform to performance requirements and is being officially tested for the first time within 30 days after corrective service.
Registered service technicians and agencies should take the necessary precautions to ensure proper tests are conducted, recorded and submitted to this office for review.
Rev. 07/15