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MI HB4470

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sue Allor

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

HB 4470 Summary

  • Replaces the term "person" with "individual" throughout section 48738 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act for consistency in legal terminology.

  • Increases maximum fine for illegal lake sturgeon possession from $2,000 to $5,000 and removes the minimum 30-day imprisonment requirement.

  • Replaces archaic language including "pursuant to" with "under" and "shall" with "must" throughout the statute.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/29/2021
Natural Resources And Outdoor Recreation3/9/2021

Full Bill Text

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