CROSSBOW FISHING                                                                                    S.B. 897:

                                                                                               COMMITTEE SUMMARY

Senate Bill 897 (as introduced 1-19-12)                                                        (as enacted)

Sponsor:  Senator Darwin L. Booher

Committee:  Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Date Completed:  2-15-12

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 487 (Sport Fishing) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to issue an order to regulate the taking of fish with a crossbow in Michigan waters.  (The Department already may regulate the taking of fish with a spear or bow and arrow.)

MCL 324.48703                                                             Legislative Analyst:  Julie Cassidy

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                                        Fiscal Analyst:  Josh Sefton

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.