Michigan HB5802 amends commercial fishing regulations, including allowable catch limits, penalties for violations, and rules for fish cleaning.
Michigan HB5802 amends sections of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to revise commercial fishing regulations. It sets allowable catch limits per species and percentage quotas for commercial fishing. The bill also increases penalties for illegal fishing activities, including fines for illegal possession and sale of fish and roe. Additionally, it establishes rules for fish cleaning stations, prohibiting the sale of raw or unprocessed salmon eggs and requiring permits for such operations.
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