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MI HB6362
Bill
Status
9/25/2018
Primary Sponsor
Beau LaFave
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AI Summary
HB 6362 Summary
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Decriminalizes numerous natural resource violations by converting misdemeanor offenses to state civil infractions with specified civil fines across wildlife, boating, snowmobile, and environmental protection statutes.
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Replaces criminal penalties (imprisonment and fines) with civil fines ranging from $25.00 to $5,000.00 depending on violation severity for activities including unlawful hunting, fishing, off-road vehicle operation, and watercraft violations.
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Maintains criminal penalties for serious violations involving willful evasion of law enforcement, fleeing officers, and repeat offenses related to specific game animals like deer, bear, and moose.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; other; certain natural resource violations; decriminalize. Amends secs. 1616, 35106, 35108, 36507, 40112, 40118, 40903, 41105, 42106, 43558, 43560, 44522, 44524, 46509, 48702b, 48738, 48739, 51120, 51512, 52908, 73110, 74122, 76107, 76116, 80124, 80143, 80147, 80149, 80156, 80166, 80167, 80171, 80205, 80219, 80319, 80322, 81112, 81145, 81146, 81147, 82116, 82118, 82126b, 82133, 82134, 82135 & 82158 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1616 et seq.).
Natural resources: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/25/2018
9/26/2018