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MI SB1228

Bill

Status

Passed

6/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Randy Richardville

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to issue permits for taking game from a standing vehicle to persons who are paraplegic, amputees, or permanently disabled and unable to walk.

  • Permits disabled persons with full use of only one arm to take game with a modified bow that can be held, aimed, and shot with one arm, subject to commission regulations.

  • Authorizes the department to issue permits for taking game with a crossbow by persons who are permanently or temporarily disabled.

  • Maintains existing permit authority for animal rehabilitation, damage control, scientific collection, public exhibition, taxidermy, raptor possession for falconry, and disposition of injured or unlawfully possessed animals.

  • Requires permit fees to be credited to the game and fish protection account of the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund.

Legislative Description

Natural resources; wildlife; taking or possessing of raptors for falconry; allow department to issue permits. Amends sec. 40114 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40114).

Natural resources, wildlife

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0087'10 With Immediate Effect

6/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Outdoor Recreation And Natural Resources4/28/2010
Hunting, Fishing And Outdoor Recreation3/16/2010

Full Bill Text

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