2016 House Bill 5702 / Public Act 356

Revise crop damage control permit details

Introduced in the House

May 26, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-100)

To establish that taking game animals under a crop damage control permit or other types of special permits is not considered “hunting,” which means the shooters would not need a hunting license.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Sept. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 30, 2016

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 1, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 8, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish that taking game animals under a crop damage control permit or other types of special permits is not considered “hunting,” which means the shooters would not need a hunting license.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2016