2023 Senate Bill 46

Natural resources: hunting; penalty for failing to report a deer harvest or retain a deer harvest confirmation number; 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 seeks to adjust penalties for violations related to the possession or taking of game, setting misdemeanors with fines ranging from $50 to $5,000 and imprisonment from 90 days to 1 year. It also proposes revocations and suspensions of hunting licenses for those convicted.

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 1, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Michele Hoitenga (R-36) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Lana Theis (R-22), John Damoose (R-37), Rick Outman (R-33), Jim Runestad (R-23), Ed McBroom (R-38), Roger Hauck (R-34) and Dan Lauwers (R-25)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture