GAME POSSESSION - S.B. 964 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 964 (Substitute S-1 as reported by the Committee of the Whole)

Sponsor: Senator Loren Bennett

Committee: Hunting, Fishing and Forestry

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 401 (Wildlife Conservation) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from issuing an order that would limit, require a permit or authorization for, or prohibit the possession of lawfully taken game or fish during any time period, or at any location, after the close of hunting or fishing season.

The Act defines "game" as any of the following animals: badger, bear, beaver, bobcat, brant, coot, coyote, crow, deer, duck, elk, fisher, Florida gallinule, fox, geese, hare, Hungarian partridge, marten, mink, moose, muskrat, opossum, otter, pheasant, quail, rabbit, raccoon, ruffed grouse, sharptailed grouse, skunk, snipe, sora rail, squirrels, weasel, wild turkey, woodchuck, woodcock, and Virginia rail.

Proposed MCL 324.40109a - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 4-29-98 - Fiscal Analyst: G. Cutler

FLOOR\SB964 - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.