Introduced
by
To increase the penalties for the destruction of vegetation or property in Mackinac Island state park. The penalties would be increased from a maximum of 60 days in jail and a $50 fine to 90 days and a $500 fine. Triple damages would be authorized in civil prosecutions. The bill applies to a person who cuts, peels, damages, destroys, or removes a tree or other vegetation on state property on the Island.
Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 97 to 2 (details)
To increase the penalties for the destruction of vegetation or property in Mackinac Island state park. The penalties would be increased from a maximum of 60 days in jail and a $50 fine to 90 days and a $500 fine. Triple damages would be authorized in civil prosecutions. The bill applies to a person who cuts, peels, damages, destroys, or removes a tree or other vegetation on state property on the island. It also increases the fine for operating a motor vehicle on the island.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To require the operator of a motor vehicle that falls under the exceptions to the Mackinac Island motor ban (such as those used for construction) to get a permit before operating the vehicle.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To increase the penalties for the destruction of vegetation or property in Mackinac Island state park. The penalties would be increased from a maximum of 60 days in jail and a $50 fine to 90 days and a $500 fine. Triple damages would be authorized in civil prosecutions. The bill applies to a person who cuts, peels, damages, destroys, or removes a tree or other vegetation on state property on the island. It also increases the fine for operating a motor vehicle on the island, and requires the operator of a motor vehicle that falls under the exceptions to the motor vehicle ban (such as those used for construction) to get a permit before operating the vehicle.
Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)
