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MI HB5561

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Julie Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds purple paint marks as an alternative method to post "no trespassing" notices on property, with marks placed on trees or posts at least 8 inches long, positioned 3-5 feet above ground, and spaced no more than 100 feet apart.

  • Removes the blanket prohibition on trespassing for recreational activities on farm property and wooded areas connected to farm property, replacing it with a requirement for consent like other property types.

  • Maintains existing exceptions allowing fishermen to wade or float navigable public streams within clearly defined banks and individuals without firearms to retrieve hunting dogs without consent.

  • Retains requirements for property owners to post conspicuous "no trespassing" signs (1-inch minimum letter height, 50 square inches minimum area) or maintain fencing to legally prohibit entry for recreational activities.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is conditional on Senate Bill or House Bill 5562 also being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Recreation: other; purple paint marks designating a no trespassing area; allow. Amends sec. 73102 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.73102). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5562'24

Recreation: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/12/2024

3/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism And Outdoor Recreation3/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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