Section 324.17107 - Enforcement; violation as misdemeanor; penalties(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.1994, Act 451, Eff. 3/30/1995 ;--Am. 1995, Act 124, Imd. Eff. 6/30/1995 .