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MI SB0800

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2014

Primary Sponsor

Howard Walker

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends penalties for violations of Michigan's natural resources laws, including prohibited and restricted species possession, introduction, and sales offenses.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Implements a $125 reinstatement fee for suspended permits or licenses after the suspension period expires.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources6/4/2014
Natural Resources, Environment And Great Lakes2/19/2014

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