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MI SB0446

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to authorize the Department of Natural Resources Commission to issue orders concerning deer and elk feeding in Michigan.

  • Defines "deer and elk feeding" as depositing, distributing, or tending feed in areas frequented by wild white-tailed deer and elk to prevent starvation or for recreational viewing purposes.

  • Excludes from the definition of deer and elk feeding: baiting for game, normal logging or agricultural practices, covered or daily-use agricultural feed, and bird or wildlife feeding done to exclude deer and elk.

  • Became effective immediately upon the Governor's approval on December 23, 2015.

Legislative Description

Natural resources; hunting; natural resources commisison authority to issue order regarding deer and elk feeding; repeal sunset. Amends sec. 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111a).

Natural resources: hunting

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0265'15 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2015

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources10/20/2015
Outdoor Recreation And Tourism9/9/2015

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