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MI SB0800
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends penalties for violations of Michigan's natural resources laws, including prohibited and restricted species possession, introduction, and sales offenses.
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Establishes civil fines up to $100 for minor violations, and increases criminal penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies with imprisonment up to 5 years and fines up to $1,000,000 depending on species type and intent.
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Requires courts to suspend or revoke fishing and hunting permits or licenses for one year following convictions involving prohibited aquatic species, with permanent ineligibility after a second violation.
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Implements a $125 reinstatement fee for suspended permits or licenses after the suspension period expires.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on passage of Senate Bills 795, 796, 797, and 799.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; hunting; suspension of hunting, fishing, or trapping rights; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 41305, 41309, 43559 & 47361 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.41305 et seq.).
Natural resources, hunting
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0541'14 With Immediate Effect
12/31/2014