Natural resources: hunting; posting of rules and regulations by a certain date; require. Amends secs. 40113a & 41103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40113a & 324.41103).
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Overview
This bill requires the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to post new rules and regulations related to hunting by a specific date (August 15th). It mandates that the DNR notify key legislative committees and appropriations chairs at least 30 days before issuing any new hunting or trapping orders, ensuring transparency and public input. The bill also clarifies the DNR’s authority to protect endangered fish and game species and outlines procedures for publishing hunting and fishing regulations, including annual guides.
Key provisions
- The DNR must provide 30 days’ notice to relevant legislative committees and appropriations chairs before issuing hunting and trapping orders.
- New hunting and trapping orders must be issued by August 15th to be valid.
- The DNR must utilize sound scientific management principles when making decisions about hunting and fishing regulations.
- The DNR must notify the public of changes to hunting and fishing regulations through newspaper publication and annual guides.
- The department can suspend or abridge open seasons to protect endangered species.
- The department can establish experimental game management areas.
- The department must publish the annual sports fishing handbook and its availability.
- The department must include orders in the biennial compilation of Michigan fish and game laws.
Who is affected
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
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Primary sponsor
Bradley Slagh
Cosponsors
Curtis VanderWall
David Prestin
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