REPEAL MDA RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY

UNDER THE APIARY LAW

House Bill 5346 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. John Stahl

Committee:  Agriculture

Complete to 11-7-05

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5346 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE 11-1-05

The Apiary Law, Public Act 412 of 1976, provides the Department of Agriculture with certain responsibilities regarding the control or eradication of certain bee diseases and exotic strains of bees.  The bill would repeal the department's rule-making authority under the act.

MCL 286.811

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no apparent fiscal impact on the state or local governmental units. 

                                                                                          Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

                                                                                                 Fiscal Analyst:   William E. Hamilton

■ 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.