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MI HB4710

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/15/2015

Primary Sponsor

Andrea LaFontaine

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Modifies civil penalties for violations of state camping regulations in 1994 PA 451
  • Establishes maximum civil fine of $500.00 for persons who violate camping provisions
  • Makes violators liable for all costs incurred by the Department of Natural Resources in cleaning up campsites, recoverable in any court of competent jurisdiction
  • Classifies violations as state civil infractions rather than criminal offenses
  • Effective date: March 14, 2016 (90 days after enactment on December 15, 2015)

Legislative Description

Recreation; state parks; penalty for violators related to camping on state-owned lands; modify. Amends sec. 74206 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.74206).

Recreation: state parks

Last Action

Assigned Pa 215'15 With Immediate Effect

12/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/9/2015
Criminal Justice6/11/2015

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