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MI HB5380
Bill
Status
12/30/2009
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lahti
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AI Summary
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Requires the Michigan Natural Resources Commission to issue an order regulating deer and elk feeding in the state after consulting with the Commission of Agriculture.
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Defines "deer and elk feeding" as depositing, distributing, or tending feed in areas frequented by wild white-tailed deer and elk to prevent starvation or for recreational viewing.
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Excludes from the definition: baiting for game, feed scattered from normal logging or agricultural practices, agricultural feed for livestock under specific storage or usage conditions, and wildlife bird feeding done to exclude deer and elk.
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Sunsets automatically on January 1, 2016, requiring reauthorization if the state wants to continue the regulation.
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Effective immediately upon Governor's approval on December 29, 2009.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; hunting; deer and elk feeding order; require natural resources commission to issue. Amends sec. 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111a).
Natural resources, hunting
Last Action
Assigned Pa 199'09 With Immediate Effect
12/30/2009