TAKING OF FISH WITH NETS

House Bill 5883

Sponsor:  Rep. Joel Johnson

Committee:  Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Complete to 11-26-12

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5883 AS INTRODUCED 9-12-12

The bill would amend Part 487 (Sport Fishing) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to allow the Department of Natural Resources to issue an order regulating the taking of fish with nets. 

Specifically, the bill would eliminate conditions under which hand nets, dip nets, setover nets, trammel nets, and hoop nets could be used to take fish.  In lieu of these specific conditions, the DNR would be given authority to issue an order regulating the taking of fish with any type of net.

MCL 324.48703

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 5883 would have no fiscal impact on the Department of Natural Resources or local units of government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Jeff Stoutenburg

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Viola Bay Wild

■ 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.