Enforcement; violation as misdemeanor; penalties.

Sec. 17107. (1) The department shall enforce this part. (2) A person other than a retailer, distributor, or manufacturer who knowingly disposes of lead acid batteries or mercuric oxide batteries in violation of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $25.00, plus the costs of prosecution. Each battery that is unlawfully disposed of is a separate violation. (3) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a retailer, manufacturer, or distributor who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 60 days or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both, plus the costs of prosecution.