The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, Part 83, Pesticide Control, is administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) through the Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division (PPPM). The Pesticide Advisory Committee (PAC) was established under Section 8326 of Part 83, to advise and consult with the Director of the MDA in the administration of the Act.

Under the Act, the PAC is required to publish an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature. This report reflects the enforcement actions taken by PPPM during FY 2003 (October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004).

The 14-member PAC includes five representatives from governmental and university agencies and nine representatives from citizen and industry groups. Representatives from the citizen and industry groups are private citizens chosen for their knowledge and technical expertise in specific areas set forth in Section 8326, Part 83 of Act 451. A current membership list is appended to this report.

Section 8326(4)(e) specifies four major areas to be detailed in this report, including:

1. A review of the recommendations of the PAC.
2. Recommendations regarding amendatory language for the Act.
3. Recommendations regarding resources necessary to adequately implement the Act.
4. A summary of annual enforcement actions taken under the Act.
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