February 2, 2010, Introduced by Reps. Lahti, McDowell, Neumann and Lindberg and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
A bill to regulate the use of ropes, chains, wires, or similar
devices in blocking access to certain land; and to provide for
penalties.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1. As used in this act:
(a) "Farm" and "farm product" mean those terms as defined in
section 2 of the Michigan right to farm act, 1981 PA 93, MCL
286.472.
(b) "Farm property" means land on a farm used in the
production of 1 or more farm products and any contiguous land under
common ownership.
(c) "Hunter orange" means the color described in section 40116
of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA
451, MCL 324.40116.
(d) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation,
association, governmental entity, or other legal entity.
(e) "Point of entry" means a road or path suitable for use by
a motorized vehicle, including a motorcycle, all terrain vehicle,
or snowmobile.
Sec. 2. Except as provided in section 3, a person shall not
use a rope, chain, wire, or similar device as a barrier across a
point of entry to prevent access to land unless both of the
following conditions are met:
(a) The rope, chain, wire, or similar device is enclosed in
material that is the color hunter orange.
(b) The rope, chain, wire, or similar device is not more than
30 inches above the ground at any point.
Sec. 3. Section 2 does not apply to a fence, gate, or other
barrier that serves as a partition within a farm, or separates farm
property from any other land.
Sec. 4. A person who violates this act is responsible for a
state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of
not more than $250.00.