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MI SB0211
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to modify penalties for violations related to wildlife possession and taking, particularly regarding importation of cervid carcasses from other states or provinces.
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Establishes new subsection (17) making it a misdemeanor to import cervid carcasses or parts (except specified items like hides, deboned meat, and cleaned antlers) with penalties of up to 90 days imprisonment or $500-$2,000 fine.
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Renumbers former subsection (17) as subsection (18) and increases penalties for repeat offenders with 2 prior convictions within 5 years to 10-180 days imprisonment and $500-$2,000 fine.
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Makes technical corrections to statutory language, changing "shall" to "must" and updating references from "pursuant to" to "under" for consistency.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Senator tribute; penalties for possessing the carcass of a deer or elk killed in another state; increase. Amends sec. 40118 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40118).
Senator tribute:
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Natural Resources
5/9/2017