BAN IMPORTATION OF CERVIDAE CARCASSES

House Bill 6394

Sponsor: Rep. Larry DeVuyst

Committee: Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Complete to 11-12-02

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6394 AS INTRODUCED 9-24-02

The bill would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) to prohibit the importation or transportation into Michigan of dead cervidae or cervidae parts from a state where chronic wasting disease is present. However, the prohibition would not apply to antlers, capes, and deboned meat.

MCL 324.40109a

 

Analyst: R. Young

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.