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MI HB5883

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joel Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits taking fish using grab hooks, snag hooks, gaff hooks, set lines, night lines, nets, firearms, explosives, or other unauthorized means except single line or single rod and line with natural or artificial bait for still fishing, ice fishing, casting, or trolling

  • Limits anglers to no more than 3 single lines or 3 single rods and lines with a maximum of 6 hooks total across all lines; department may reduce rod limit to no less than 2 rods per angler

  • Allows unlimited hooks on a single line for taking smelt, alewife, or other bait fish in Great Lakes or recognized smelt waters

  • Requires name and address of owner marked in legible English on tip-ups or similar ice fishing devices

  • Authorizes department of natural resources to issue orders regulating fish taking by spear, bow and arrow, crossbow, and nets in state waters

Legislative Description

Natural resources; fishing; netting of fish; allow department of natural resources to issue order. Amends sec. 48703 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48703).

Natural resources, fishing

Last Action

Assigned Pa 471'12 With Immediate Effect 2012 Addenda

12/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Outdoor Recreation And Tourism12/5/2012
Natural Resources, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation9/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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