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MI HB6354

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/25/2018

Primary Sponsor

Triston Cole

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum fine for first-time violations of natural resources laws from $100 to $200 and maximum fine from $500 to $1,000.

  • Increases minimum fine for violations involving killing protected animals, game, or fish from $250 to $500 and maximum fine from $750 to $1,500.

  • Increases minimum fine for second or subsequent violations within 3 years from $500 to $1,000 and maximum fine from $1,500 to $3,000.

  • Changes license revocation for repeat violators from mandatory to discretionary; court may now order revocation and prohibit seeking licenses for up to 3 calendar years instead of a mandatory period.

  • Updates statutory references and modernizes language (e.g., "shall" to "must").

Legislative Description

Natural resources; hunting; penalties for trespassing; increase. Amends sec. 73110 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.73110).

Natural resources: hunting

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/25/2018

9/26/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/25/2018

Full Bill Text

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