AASSPs; issuance by commission; safe and secure storage practices; consideration to information and recommendations.
MCL 286.775
in effect286.775. AASSPs; issuance by commission; safe and secure storage practices; consideration to information and recommendations.
Sec. 5.
(1) Within 6 months after the effective date of this act, the commission shall issue AASSPs regarding the security of anhydrous ammonia in the possession of sellers and end users in this state. In addition to any other practices included, the AASSPs shall provide that both of the following, either separately or in combination as the commission determines advisable, constitute safe and secure storage practices for anhydrous ammonia:
(a) Storage in a tank that is properly equipped with a functioning tank or valve lock that is used at all times except when the seller or end user is taking anhydrous ammonia from the tank or filling the tank.
(b) Storage with a substance added to the anhydrous ammonia that is or that contains a dye that will, on release from the container that holds the anhydrous ammonia, stain objects that it comes in contact with, including skin and clothing, in a highly visible manner.
(2) In establishing the AASSPs, the commission shall give due consideration to available department of agriculture information and written recommendations from the Michigan state university college of agriculture and natural resources extension, the department of state police, local law enforcement agencies, anhydrous ammonia manufacturers, retailers, and end users, and other professional and industry organizations.
2006, Act 417, Imd. Eff. Sept. 29, 2006
Source: Michigan Legislature (legislature.mi.gov)URL: https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-286-775Fetched: 10/20/2026