2021 House Bill 5576

Criminalize big ship captains dropping an anchor in Straits of Mackinac

Introduced in the House

Nov. 30, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Rachel Hood (D-76)

To make it a misdemeanor subject to a year in prison and a $100,000 fine for the operator (captain) of ship more than 700 feet long to drop an anchor in the Straits of Mackinac. Also, make it a crime for owners of these big ships not to engage a “ maritime pilot” when they traverse the straits.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation