April 26, 2017, Introduced by Reps. VanderWall, Dianda, Victory, Bellino, Lucido, Elder, Marino, Allor, Hoitenga and Rendon and referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 43504, 43523a, 43527a, and 43528b (MCL
324.43504, 324.43523a, 324.43527a, and 324.43528b), section 43504
as amended by 2004 PA 587, section 43523a as amended by 2016 PA
461, and section 43527a as added and section 43528b as amended by
2013 PA 108, and by adding section 43527c.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 43504. As used in this part:
(a) "Game" has the meaning given that term in part 401.
(b) "Game and fish protection account" means the game and fish
protection account of the Michigan conservation and recreation
legacy fund provided for in section 2010.
(c) "Qualified nonresident" means a nonresident who meets all
of the following conditions:
(i) Owns land in this state.
(ii) Signs an affidavit that includes both of the following:
(A) A statement that the individual acknowledges that he or
she is only eligible to hunt on the land that individual owns in
this state.
(B) Either of the following:
(I) A copy of the assessment notice issued under section 24c
of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.24c, for the
property that the applicant owns in this state.
(II) A copy of the tax statement issued under section 44 of
the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.44, for the
property that the applicant owns in this state.
(d) (c)
"Wildlife and fisheries"
includes any member of the
wild animal kingdom, including any mammal, bird, fish, reptile,
amphibian, or invertebrate found in this state at any point in its
natural life cycle.
Sec. 43523a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this part, an
individual shall not hunt small game, unless the individual
possesses a current base license. A base license authorizes the
individual named in the license to hunt for small game, except for
animals or birds that require a special license.
(2) If authorized in an order issued under part 401, an
individual who possesses a current base license may take specified
fur-bearing animals by means other than trapping during the open
season for hunting these fur-bearing animals. However, an
individual who goes on a bobcat hunt with a licensed hunter is not
required to possess a base license if the individual does not carry
a firearm, bow, or crossbow and does not own dogs used to chase or
locate a bobcat during the hunt.
(3) The fee for a base license is as follows:
(a) Subject to subdivision (b), for a resident, $10.00.
(b) For a resident minor child or nonresident minor child,
$5.00.
(c) For a qualified nonresident, $75.00.
(d) (c)
Subject to subdivision subdivisions (b) and (c), for a
nonresident, $150.00.
(4) A base license is void between the hours of 1/2 hour after
sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise with the exception of coyote
hunting.
(5) A nonresident may purchase a limited nonresident small
game license entitling that individual to hunt for a 7-day period
all species of small game that are available to hunt under a
nonresident
base license. The Except
as otherwise provided in this
subsection, the fee for a limited nonresident small game license is
$80.00. For a qualified nonresident, the fee for a limited
nonresident small game license is $40.00. The purchase of a 7-day
limited nonresident small game license does not entitle the holder
to purchase any additional licenses.
(6) Not later than March 1, 2018, the department shall develop
an electronic license that allows an individual to display an
electronic copy of his or her base license using an electronic
device.
Sec.
43527a. (1) Beginning March 1, 2014, only Only an
individual holding a valid base license is eligible to purchase a
deer license or an antlerless deer license, pursuant to current
regulations. The fee for a deer license or an antlerless deer
license is $20.00.
(2)
Beginning March 1, 2014, the The
department shall charge a
nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $5.00 for each
individual who applies for an antlerless deer license.
(3) The department may issue a kill tag with or as part of
each
deer license. The kill tag shall must bear the license
number.
The kill tag may also include space for other pertinent information
required by the department. The kill tag, if issued, is part of the
license.
(4) Where authorized by the department, a resident may
purchase a second deer license for the fee assessed under this
subsection for the deer license for which that individual is
eligible. However, a senior license discount is not available for
the purchase of a second deer license. Where authorized by the
department, a nonresident may purchase an additional deer license
or antlerless deer license under this section for $170.00. Where
authorized by the department, a qualified nonresident may purchase
an additional deer license or antlerless deer license under this
section for $85.00. The department may issue orders under part 401
designating the kind of deer that may be taken and the geographic
area in which any license issued under this section is valid, when
advisable in managing deer.
Sec. 43527c. (1) Only an individual holding a valid base
license is eligible to purchase a combination deer license. The fee
for a combination deer license is $40.00 and includes the
following:
(a) An unrestricted tag that may be used to take any antlered
deer during any season or antlerless deer during archery season.
(b) A restricted tag that may be used to take any deer having
at least 3 antler points on 1 side, each at least 1 inch in length.
(2) The department may issue a kill tag with or as part of
each combination deer license. The kill tag muat bear the license
number. The kill tag may also include space for other pertinent
information required by the department. The kill tag, if issued, is
part of the license.
(3) As used in this section, "antlered deer" means a deer
having at least 1 antler that extends 3 inches or more above the
skull.
Sec. 43528b. (1) An individual shall not hunt wolf without a
wolf
hunting license. Beginning March 1, 2014, only Only an
individual holding a valid base license is eligible to purchase a
wolf hunting license. The fee for a resident wolf hunting license
is
$100.00. The Except as
otherwise provided in this subsection,
the fee for a nonresident wolf hunting license is $500.00. For a
qualified nonresident, the fee for a nonresident wolf hunting
license
is $250.00. The department may
establish a nonrefundable
application
fee not to exceed $4.00 for each individual who applies
for
a wolf hunting license. Beginning March 1, 2014, the department
may establish a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $5.00
for each individual who applies for a wolf hunting license.
(2) The department may issue a kill tag with, or as part of, a
wolf
hunting license. The kill tag shall must bear the license
number. The kill tag may also include space for other pertinent
information required by the department. The kill tag, if issued, is
part of the license.
Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days
after the date it is enacted into law.