324.8518 Ammonium nitrate fertilizer; storage methods; information to be obtained by retailers; records; refusal of retailer to sell.

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Sec. 8518.

(1)A retailer shall secure at all times ammonium nitrate fertilizer to provide reasonable protection against vandalism, theft, or unauthorized access. Secured storage includes, but is not limited to, the following methods:

(a)Fencing.

(b)Lighting.

(c)Locks.

(2)Retailers shall obtain the following information regarding any sale of ammonium nitrate fertilizer:

(a)Date of sale.

(b)Quantity purchased.

(c)License number of the purchaser's valid state operator's license with the appropriate endorsement, if applicable, or other picture identification card number approved for purchaser identification by the department.

(d)The purchaser's name, current address, and telephone number.

(e)The agency relationship, if any, between the purchaser and the person picking up or accepting delivery of the ammonium nitrate fertilizer.

(3)Records created pursuant to this section shall be maintained by the retailer for a minimum of 2 years on a form or using a format recommended by the department. Records shall be made available for inspection and audit upon request of the director of the department.

(4)Records generated by means of the tracking system established under subsection

(2)are exempt from disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.

(5)Any retailer of ammonium nitrate fertilizer may refuse to sell to any person attempting to purchase ammonium nitrate fertilizer out of season, in unusual patterns or circumstances, or in unusual amounts as determined by the retailer.

History: Add. 2005, Act 68 , Imd. Eff. July 11, 2005

Popular Name: Act 451

Popular Name: NREPA