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MI HB6066
Bill
Status
5/3/2022
Primary Sponsor
Beau LaFave
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the requirement for Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to obtain prosecuting attorney sanction before filing complaints and commencing proceedings for violations of natural resources and environmental protection laws.
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Allows DNR officers to prosecute natural resources violations independently with the same authority as county prosecuting attorneys, including signing vouchers for jurors' and witnesses' fees.
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Clarifies that DNR officers may search vehicles, conveyances, and other property (except dwellings and their curtilage) without a warrant when they have probable cause to believe natural resources laws are being violated.
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Defines "probable cause" for DNR officers as facts that would induce a fair-minded person of average intelligence and judgment to believe a natural resources law violation has occurred or is occurring.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: other; ability of department of natural resources to prosecute certain offenses without the prosecuting attorney; eliminate. Amends sec. 1602 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1602).
State agencies (existing): natural resources
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/03/2022
5/4/2022