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MI HB5146
Bill
Status
12/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Kivela
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AI Summary
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Amends section 40118 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to add new criminal penalties for hunting and wildlife violations in Michigan.
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Creates a new misdemeanor offense for importing cervid carcasses or carcass parts from states or provinces with detected chronic wasting disease, punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment and/or fines of $500 to $2,000.
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Establishes enhanced penalties for individuals convicted of three or more wildlife violations within 5 years, including 10 to 180 days imprisonment and fines of $500 to $2,000.
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Maintains existing penalty structures for violations involving game animals (deer, bear, wild turkey, wolf, waterfowl, moose, elk) with imprisonment and fine ranges varying by animal type and offense severity.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; hunting; penalties for possessing the carcass of a deer or elk killed in a state listed as a state containing chronic wasting disease; increase. Amends sec. 40118 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40118).
State agencies (existing): natural resources
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute S-1
10/18/2016