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MI HB4080

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Beau LaFave

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the commission to issue orders allowing individuals to take game with pneumatic guns during any open season when firearms may be used for taking that game.

  • Permits the department to issue permits to individuals with disabilities or physical limitations to take game with pneumatic guns during bow seasons if they submit medical certification they cannot hold, aim, and shoot a bow or crossbow.

  • Expands eligibility for vehicle-based hunting permits to include individuals unable to walk through dense wooded areas or walk 200 feet in field conditions due to permanent or temporary disability or medical condition.

  • Clarifies that individuals with disability using modified bows may use "1 arm or less" to hold, aim, and shoot.

  • Removes a requirement for the department to report on bear damage shooting permits by March 30, 2018.

Legislative Description

Natural resources: hunting; use of pneumatic airbows in certain hunting seasons; allow. Amends secs. 40102, 40103 & 40114 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40102 et seq.) & adds sec. 40111d.

Weapons: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)

3/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources6/30/2021
Natural Resources And Outdoor Recreation2/2/2021

Full Bill Text

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