Michigan HB5801 regulates commercial fishing in the Great Lakes, setting quotas, licensing requirements, and gear specifications.

Michigan HB5801 amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to regulate commercial fishing in the Great Lakes. It establishes quotas for fish species like lake trout, walleye, and perch, managed by the Department of Natural Resources. The bill outlines specific gear requirements, such as mesh sizes for nets, and prohibits certain fishing methods during closed seasons. It also mandates that commercial fishers obtain licenses, pay fees, and adhere to annual quotas. Violations of these regulations can result in fines and license revocation.

Michigan HB5801 regulates commercial fishing in the Great Lakes, setting quotas, licensing requirements, and gear specifications.

Michigan HB5801 amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to regulate commercial fishing in the Great Lakes. It establishes quotas for fish species like lake trout, walleye, and perch, managed by the Department of Natural Resources. The bill outlines specific gear requirements, such as mesh sizes for nets, and prohibits certain fishing methods during closed seasons. It also mandates that commercial fishers obtain licenses, pay fees, and adhere to annual quotas. Violations of these regulations can result in fines and license revocation.