2023 House Bill 4155

Natural resources: hunting; penalties for failure to report a deer harvest or taking of deer over feeding or baiting; modify.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as amended by 2022 PA 23.

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This bill proposes enhanced penalties for wildlife-related violations, with fines ranging from $50 to $5,000, imprisonment for up to 1 year, and potential revocation of hunting licenses and permits for various offenses. It introduces stricter consequences for illegal activities involving bears, antlered white-tailed deer, and wild turkeys, including lifetime hunting license revocation for repeat offenders.

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Timothy Beson (R-96) and 16 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. John Roth (R-104), Robert Bezotte (R-50), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Kathy Schmaltz (R-46), James DeSana (R-29), Bill Schuette (R-95), Angela Rigas (R-79), Tom Kunse (R-100), Sarah Lightner (R-45), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), David Prestin (R-108) and Gregory Alexander (R-98)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation