0897: FLOOR SUMMARY (Date Completed: 3-2-12)

CROSSBOW FISHING S.B. 897: FLOOR SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 897 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Senator Darwin L. Booher
Committee: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

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.

Date Completed: 3-2-12 Fiscal Analyst: Josh Sefton

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. sb897/1112