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MI SB1341
Bill
AI Summary
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Changes the term "a person" to "an individual" throughout MCL 324.73109 and 324.73110 for clarity in legal language.
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Increases civil liability for violations from $250 to $750 or actual property damages (whichever is greater), plus actual and reasonable attorney fees.
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Raises criminal penalties for first violations from $100-$500 fine to $250-$750 fine, with imprisonment up to 90 days unchanged.
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Increases penalties for second or subsequent violations within 3 years from $100-$1,000 fine to $500-$1,500 fine, with court discretion to revoke hunting/fishing/trapping licenses for up to 3 years.
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Bill effectiveness is contingent on Senate Bill No. 1340 of the 96th Legislature being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; hunting; penalties for trespassing; modify. Amends secs. 73109 & 73110 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.73109 & 324.73110). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1340'12
Natural resources, hunting
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Natural Resources, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation
11/29/2012