HB4212

Natural resources: fishing; allowable catch per species and percentage quota for commercial fishing; provide for. Amends secs. 47301, 47303, 47305, 47306, 47307, 47308, 47309, 47310, 47311, 47312, 47313, 47314, 47315, 47316, 47317, 47318, 47319, 47320, 47321, 47322, 47323, 47324, 47325, 47326, 47327, 47328 & 48724 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.47301 et seq.) & repeals (See Bill).

Introduced·3/12/25
Introduced Text

Amends Michigan's commercial fishing regulations, including licensing, gear specifications, and penalties for violations.

This bill amends Michigan's commercial fishing laws, focusing on licensing, gear specifications, and penalties for violations. It mandates that commercial fishers keep detailed records of their catches and submit them to the Department of Natural Resources. It specifies the types of gear allowed, including net sizes and mesh types, and outlines areas where certain types of fishing gear cannot be used. The bill also details the penalties for various violations, such as using illegal gear or possessing undersized fish.

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Natural Resources And Tourism Committee
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History

Mar 13, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/12/2025

Mar 12, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Amos O'neal

Mar 12, 2025

House

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