SNOWMOBILE ENFORCEMENT: DEFINITION OF "PEACE OFFICER"
House Bill 4408
Sponsor: Rep. Ken Bradstreet
Committee: Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
Complete to 5-1-03
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4408 AS INTRODUCED 3-19-03
The bill would amend Part 821 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, which governs the operation of snowmobiles, to add a definition of the term "peace officer". Under the bill, a peace officer would be a sheriff or deputy; a deputy authorized by a sheriff to enforce Part 821 who has completed at least 40 hours of law enforcement training, including training specific to snowmobile regulations; a village or township marshal; an officer of the police department of any municipality; a state police officer; or the director and conservation officers of the Department and Natural Resources.
MCL 324.82101
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.