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State of
DEPARTMENT
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JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM governor |
REBECCA A. HUMPHRIES director |
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State of
DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
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JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM governor |
REBECCA A. HUMPHRIES director |
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BILL NUMBER: |
SENATE
BILL 572, AS INTRODUCED |
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TOPIC: |
Hunting;
Authorize NRC to regulate use of modified bows |
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SPONSOR: |
Senator Barcia |
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CO-SPONSORS: |
None |
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COMMITTEE: |
Natural Resources and
Environmental Affairs |
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Analysis
Done: |
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POSITION
The
Department supports the bill.
PROBLEM/BACKGROUND
Part
401, Wildlife Conservation, 1994 PA 451, authorizes the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) to issue various permits and licenses. Language authorizing the permit to hunt with
a modified bow is somewhat rigid and provides little flexibility to the
Department.
DESCRIPTION OF BILL
SB
572 would allow the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to issue an order to
regulate the taking of game with a modified bow. Upon issuance of such an order, the statutory
provision would no longer apply.
SUMMARY OF ARGUMENTS
Pro
There
is a strong interest and desire to recruit and retain hunters. Increased latitude for issuing permits to
hunters with disabilities is desirable.
Delegation
of this authority is consistent with the Commission’s exclusive authority to
regulate the taking of game, per MCL 324.40113a.
Con
None
FISCAL/ECONOMIC
IMPACT
Are there revenue or
budgetary implications in the bill to the --
Budgetary:
None
Revenue:
None
Comments:
None
Budgetary:
None
Revenue:
None
Comments:
None
Comments:
None
OTHER STATE DEPARTMENTS
None
ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
PA
347 of 2000 authorized the Natural Resources Commission to issue an order to
regulate the taking of game with crossbows, thereby repealing MCL 324.40115.
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES IMPACT
None
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Rebecca A. Humphries
Director
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Date
LED/WLD
