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MI HB6234

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lahti

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Removes the requirement that bird feeders must be designed to exclude deer and elk from accessing the feed.

  • 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).

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Outdoor Recreation And Natural Resources6/1/2010

Full Bill Text

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