SINGLE SHOT: WATERFOWL/GAME BIRDS - S.B. 280: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 280 (as introduced 2-9-99)
Sponsor: Senator Dave Jaye
Committee: Hunting, Fishing and Forestry
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 401 (Wildlife Conservation) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to allow the taking of waterfowl or game birds with a single shot handgun loaded only with shot shell, except as otherwise provided by Federal law.
(Under the Act, the definition of "game" includes Hungarian partridge, pheasant, quail, ruffed grouse, sharptailed grouse, and wild turkey, as well as migratory game birds that are Federally protected.)
Proposed MCL 324.40113b - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
- Fiscal Analyst: G. CutlerS9900\s280sa
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.