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MI HB6234
Bill
Status
6/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lahti
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "deer and elk feeding" to clarify that incidental feeding of wild white-tailed deer and elk during the feeding of wild birds or other wildlife is permitted, provided the primary purpose was not to feed deer and elk.
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Removes the requirement that bird feeders must be designed to exclude deer and elk from accessing the feed.
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Maintains exemptions for baiting under commission orders, normal logging and agricultural practices, and agricultural feed storage meeting specific conditions (livestock consumption, covered feed, or proper storage facilities).
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Sunsets the amended section effective January 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; hunting; deer and elk feeding; clarify prohibition. Amends sec. 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111a).
Natural resources, hunting
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
6/22/2010