POSSESSION OF LAWFULLY TAKEN GAME

House Bill 4094

Sponsor:  Rep. Joel Johnson

Committee:  Tourism

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A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4094 AS INTRODUCED 1-24-13

The bill would amend Part 401 (Wildlife Conservation) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to provide that an individual cannot be prosecuted, punished, or penalized for (1) lawfully taking game in another state or (2) for possessing that lawfully taken game in Michigan.

Proposed MCL 324.40109a

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 4094 would have no fiscal impact on the State of Michigan 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.