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MI HB4470
Bill
Status
3/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Sue Allor
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AI Summary
HB 4470 Summary
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Replaces the term "person" with "individual" throughout section 48738 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act for consistency in legal terminology.
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Increases maximum fine for illegal lake sturgeon possession from $2,000 to $5,000 and removes the minimum 30-day imprisonment requirement.
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Replaces archaic language including "pursuant to" with "under" and "shall" with "must" throughout the statute.
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Makes no substantive changes to penalties for other fishing violations or license revocation procedures.
Legislative Description
Natural resources: fishing; illegal taking of sturgeon; revise penalty for. Amends sec. 48738 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48738).
Natural resources: fishing
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary, With Substitute (h-2)
4/29/2021