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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-II - Subpart II Fishing Devices (324.48703...324.48714b.added) › Section 324.48714b.added - Application Fee for Sport Fishing Guide License; Public Boating Access Entry Pass Fee.

***** 324.48714b.added THIS ADDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 20, 2024 *****
324.48714b.added Application fee for sport fishing guide license; public boating access entry pass fee.
Sec. 48714b.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the department shall charge a resident applying for a sport fishing guide license under section 48714a an application fee of $150.00. The department shall charge a nonresident applying for a sport fishing guide license under section 48714a an application fee of $300.00. The operator of a charter boat licensed under part 445 is not required to pay an application fee under this section. Money collected under this section must be deposited in the game and fish protection account established in section 2010.
(2) If an individual elects to obtain a public boating access entry pass with the sport fishing guide license under section 48714a, the department shall charge that individual a $300.00 fee. Money collected for a public boating access entry pass under this section must be deposited in the waterways account established in section 2035.
History:
Add. 2023, Act 220, Eff. Feb. 20, 2024
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-III - Subpart III Open Seasons (324.48715...324.48727) › Section 324.48715-324.48720 - Repealed. 2018, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018.

324.48715-324.48720 Repealed. 2018, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to and open and closed seasons based on location and fish species.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-III - Subpart III Open Seasons (324.48715...324.48727) › Section 324.48721 - Possession Limits of Fish.

324.48721 Possession limits of fish.
Sec. 48721.
(1) The commission shall issue an order under part 411 establishing possession limits of fish consistent with this section. An individual shall not possess more than the daily possession limit or aggregate daily possession limit, as applicable, of fish at the place where the fish were taken or in route from that place to either of the following:
(a) His or her automobile or other principal means of land transportation.
(b) His or her residence or temporary place of lodging.
(2) In addition to 1 day's possession limit of fish, an individual may possess an additional 2 days' possession limit of fish that are processed by any of the following methods:
(a) Canning in a sealed container.
(b) Curing by smoking or drying.
(c) Freezing in a solid state.
(3) An individual's processed fish aboard a vessel, on the water or at dockside, are considered to be in the individual's possession for the purposes of subsection (2).
(4) An individual shall not possess a fish illegally taken.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 30, Eff. Apr. 1, 2011 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-III - Subpart III Open Seasons (324.48715...324.48727) › Section 324.48722 - Game Fish; Carried as Open Hand Baggage; Transportation.

324.48722 Game fish; carried as open hand baggage; transportation.
Sec. 48722.
A resident or nonresident who holds an unexpired fishing license issued in his or her name may carry as open hand baggage not more than 1 day's legal catch of fish. However, any person holding an unexpired fishing license may obtain only 1 permit from the department authorizing that person to ship 1 day's legal catch of any species of game fish or combination of species. The catch of 2 or more licensed anglers may be combined in a single package. However, the permit of each angler whose catch is combined in the package shall be attached to the package.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-III - Subpart III Open Seasons (324.48715...324.48727) › Section 324.48723 - Purchase, Sale, Transportation or Possession of Certain Fish Prohibited; Exceptions.

324.48723 Purchase, sale, transportation or possession of certain fish prohibited; exceptions.
Sec. 48723.
A person shall not purchase, buy, or sell, attempt to purchase, buy, or sell, transport to any point outside of this state at any time, or possess during the periods in which the taking or catching of the fish is prohibited, any species of fish taken on a sport fishing license or any species of fish taken without a commercial fishing license. Any lawfully taken fish may be possessed for 60 days after the close of the respective open seasons. A person possessing a nonresident fishing license may take from this state a day's legal catch of fish in accordance with his or her license. This section does not apply to or conflict with the possession, sale, or transportation of fish taken legally under the commercial fishing laws and regulations of this state.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-III - Subpart III Open Seasons (324.48715...324.48727) › Section 324.48725 - Repealed. 2018, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018.

324.48725 Repealed. 2018, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018.
Compiler's Notes:
Repealed. 2018, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-III - Subpart III Open Seasons (324.48715...324.48727) › Section 324.48726 - Repealed. 2008, Act 291, Imd. Eff. Oct. 6, 2008.

324.48726 Repealed. 2008, Act 291, Imd. Eff. Oct. 6, 2008.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to adoption of orders relating to harvesting of salmon and trout.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-III - Subpart III Open Seasons (324.48715...324.48727) › Section 324.48727 - Repealed. 2018, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018.

324.48727 Repealed. 2018, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to snagging fish and management of fisheries on Pere Marquette river.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-IV - Subpart IV Minnows (324.48728...324.48731) › Section 324.48728 - Definitions.

324.48728 Definitions.
Sec. 48728.
As used in this part:
(a) "Commercial purposes" means offering for sale, selling, giving, or furnishing to others.
(b) "Crayfish" means any arthropod of the decapoda family.
(c) "Minnows" means chubs, shiners, suckers, when of a size ordinarily used for bait in hook and line fishing, dace, stonerollers, muddlers, and mudminnows.
(d) "Wigglers" means Mayfly nymphs or any other aquatic insect nymphs or larvae.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-IV - Subpart IV Minnows (324.48728...324.48731) › Section 324.48730 - Powers of Department.

324.48730 Powers of department.
Sec. 48730.
(1) The department may designate the lakes and streams and parts of lakes and streams from which minnows, wigglers, and crayfish may be taken for commercial purposes and make rules, regulations, and restrictions for taking, possessing, and transporting minnows, wigglers, and crayfish.
(2) A person shall not take or attempt to take minnows, wigglers, or crayfish for commercial purposes from any waters of the state not designated by the department or violate any of the rules, regulations, or restrictions established pursuant to this section.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-IV - Subpart IV Minnows (324.48728...324.48731) › Section 324.48731 - Minnow Seines; Glass or Wire Traps; Hand Nets; Hook and Line; Dip Nets.

324.48731 Minnow seines; glass or wire traps; hand nets; hook and line; dip nets.
Sec. 48731.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, minnow seines of not more than 125 feet in length and 16 feet in width may be used in the Great Lakes and their connecting waterways and in the inland lakes, streams, and rivers of this state. Minnows may only be taken from trout streams during open season with glass or wire traps. Minnow seines shall not be used in trout streams at any time.
(2) Hand nets not exceeding 8 feet square without sides or walls, minnow traps not exceeding 2 feet in length, minnow seines not exceeding 12 feet in length and 4 feet in width, and hook and line may be used for taking minnows for personal use in any of the waters designated by the department, as provided in section 48730. However, a person shall not take minnows in trout streams with hand or dip nets.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-V - Subpart V Licenses and Permits (324.48732...324.48740) › Section 324.48733 - Repealed. 2018, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018.

324.48733 Repealed. 2018, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to the designation of certain waters for spear fishing.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-V - Subpart V Licenses and Permits (324.48732...324.48740) › Section 324.48734 - Permit to Remove Fish From Waters or Donate Fish Taken During Fishing Tournament; Exception for Game Fish; Issuance.

324.48734 Permit to remove fish from waters or donate fish taken during fishing tournament; exception for game fish; issuance.
Sec. 48734.
(1) The department may issue permits for the removal of fish, except for game fish, from all the waters over which this state has jurisdiction to manage fish and sell or authorize the sale of those fish to pay the expense of the removal on terms that are in the best advantage of this state.
(2) The department may issue a permit to a person that has registered with the department as a fishing tournament or event authorizing that any fish taken under a sport fishing license, except for game fish, during a registered tournament may be donated, not for pecuniary profit, to a person. Fish donated under this subsection are not subject to section 48723 and the person accepting the donated fish may process, utilize, and sell any fish or fish product resulting from the donation.
(3) The person taking the fish or accepting the donated fish must retain a copy of the permit with the fish for transport and final disposition. The department shall incorporate regulations and restrictions in the permits as the department considers advisable, including the authorized method of take. Any person taking fish under a permit issued under this section shall conform to all the regulations and restrictions specified in the permit and any reporting standards established by the department.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 529, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2018
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-V - Subpart V Licenses and Permits (324.48732...324.48740) › Section 324.48736 - Removal of Caddis Fly Larvae or Other Insect Larvae From Trout Streams; Prohibition; Exception.

324.48736 Removal of caddis fly larvae or other insect larvae from trout streams; prohibition; exception.
Sec. 48736.
Except as provided in this section, a person shall not take or remove or attempt to take or remove any caddis fly larvae or other insect larvae or insects of any kind from any trout stream of this state. The department may designate trout streams or portions of trout streams from which caddis fly larvae or other insect larvae or insects may be taken for commercial purposes by persons licensed in accordance with section 48732. This section does not prohibit the taking of any caddis fly larvae or other insect larvae or insects from any trout stream of the state for personal use in fishing the stream from which taken.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-V - Subpart V Licenses and Permits (324.48732...324.48740) › Section 324.48737 - Sale of Licenses and Stamps; Disposition of Proceeds.

324.48737 Sale of licenses and stamps; disposition of proceeds.
Sec. 48737.
All money collected from the sale of licenses and stamps as provided in this part shall be paid over to the state treasurer by the department and held to the credit of the game and fish protection account of the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund provided for in section 2010, and shall be used for the purposes necessary to the protection, propagation, and distribution of fish and game and as otherwise provided by law.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 587, Eff. Dec. 23, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
Enacting section 2 of Act 587 of 2004 provides:"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint Resolution Z of the 92nd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963."
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487 - Part 487 Sport Fishing (324.48701...324.48740) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-487-V - Subpart V Licenses and Permits (324.48732...324.48740) › Section 324.48739 - Violation of Part As Misdemeanor; Possession or Sale of Multipointed Hook With Weight Permanently Attached as Misdemeanor; Penalties.

324.48739 Violation of part as misdemeanor; possession or sale of multipointed hook with weight permanently attached as misdemeanor; penalties.
Sec. 48739.
(1) A person who snags fish in violation of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not less than $250.00 or more than $500.00, or both, and costs of prosecution.
(2) A person who is convicted of a second violation of snagging fish in violation of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not less than $500.00 or more than $1,000.00, or both, and costs of prosecution. In addition, the court shall suspend a sports fishing license issued to a person sentenced under this subsection for not less than 2 years and order that the person shall not secure a fishing license during that 2-year period.
(3) A person who is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of snagging fish in violation of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not less than $1,000.00 or more than $2,000.00, or both, and costs of prosecution. In addition, the court shall suspend a sports fishing license issued to a person sentenced under this subsection for not less than 3 years and order that the person shall not secure a fishing license during that 3-year period.
(4) A person who possesses or sells in this state any multipointed hook with a weight permanently attached is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $300.00, or both, and costs of prosecution.
(5) A person who is convicted of a second violation of subsection (4) is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not less than $300.00 or more than $500.00, or both, and costs of prosecution.
(6) A person who is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of subsection (4) is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not less than $500.00 or more than $1,000.00, or both, and costs of prosecution.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-489 - Part 489 Whaiska Bay (324.48901...324.48901) › Section 324.48901 - Whaiska Bay; Fishing Devices Prohibited.

324.48901 Whaiska Bay; fishing devices prohibited.
Sec. 48901.
A person shall not place or set any kind of net or set hook lines or take or attempt to take any kind of fish with a net or set hook lines, except minnow seines, as provided in section 47309, in the connecting waters between Lake Superior and Lake Huron, said waters known as the Whaiska Bay, and also including all waters lying southerly to a line drawn from the most southeasterly point of lot 1, section 32, township 47 north, range 2 west, state of Michigan, and extending easterly to the most westerly point of Round Island.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-491 - Part 491 Reciprocal Agreements With Adjoining States (324.49101...324.49103) › Section 324.49101 - Reciprocal Agreements With Adjoining States to Cover Taking of Fish.

324.49101 Reciprocal agreements with adjoining states to cover taking of fish.
Sec. 49101.
In order to provide uniform fishing regulations in any river or any of the Great Lakes forming a common boundary with an adjoining state and any inland lake or lakes bisected by a common boundary with an adjoining state, the department may enter into a reciprocal agreement with the authorized representatives of any adjoining state to establish the minimum size of fish that may be taken, the number that may be taken in any 1 day, the seasons when fish may be taken, and the methods by which fish may be taken from waters described in this section. Any such agreement shall clearly set forth the waters to be included and the period during which the agreement shall be in effect.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-491 - Part 491 Reciprocal Agreements With Adjoining States (324.49101...324.49103) › Section 324.49102 - Fishing; Reciprocal Agreements; Publication.

324.49102 Fishing; reciprocal agreements; publication.
Sec. 49102.
Any order issued under this part supersedes all other laws and regulations governing fishing in the waters that in any way conflict. The regulations contained in any such order shall be included in the annual digest of fishing laws, rules, and regulations published and distributed annually by the department.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103) › 451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-491 - Part 491 Reciprocal Agreements With Adjoining States (324.49101...324.49103) › Section 324.49103 - Violation of Regulations as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

324.49103 Violation of regulations as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 49103.
A person who violates any regulation made under a reciprocal agreement entered into under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not more than $100.00 and costs of prosecution, or both.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-1 - Subpart 1 General Provisions (324.50101...324.50107) › Section 324.50101 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.

324.50101 Meanings of words and phrases.
Sec. 50101.
As used in this part, the words and phrases defined in sections 50102 to 50105 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-1 - Subpart 1 General Provisions (324.50101...324.50107) › Section 324.50102 - Definitions; a to D.

324.50102 Definitions; A to D.
Sec. 50102.
(1) "Agency of this state" means a board, bureau, commission, department, or other division of the executive branch of government of this state.
(2) "Board" means the board of directors of the forest improvement district.
(3) "Bond" means a bond, note, or any other instrument issued to evidence indebtedness.
(4) "Cost-share payment" means a payment made by a forest improvement district pursuant to section 50145 to a member who owns or occupies forest land.
(5) "County with high unemployment" means a county with an annual unemployment rate, as reported by the Michigan employment security commission, higher than the mean annual unemployment rate of this state.
(6) "District" or "forest improvement district" means a governmental subdivision of the state established under section 50123.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-1 - Subpart 1 General Provisions (324.50101...324.50107) › Section 324.50104 - Definitions; H to P.

324.50104 Definitions; H to P.
Sec. 50104.
(1) "Harvest" means the point at which timber that has been cut, severed, or removed for purposes of sale or use is first measured in the ordinary course of business as determined by reference to common practice in the timber industry.
(2) "Land occupier" or "occupier of land" means a person who is in possession of forest land whether as a lessee or tenant, or otherwise.
(3) "Landowner" or "owner of land" means a person who holds an ownership interest in forest land and is a voluntary member in the district.
(4) "Member" means a person who is a voluntary participant in a district and who owns or occupies forest land within the gross territorial boundaries of a district.
(5) "Notice of a hearing" means notice as required by the open meetings act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(6) "Project costs" means the sum total of all reasonable or necessary costs incurred for carrying out the acquisition, construction, or undertaking of a forest improvement project under this part. Project costs include the following costs: studies and surveys; plans, specifications, and architectural and engineering services; legal, marketing, or other special services; financing, acquisition, demolition, construction, equipment, and site development of new and rehabilitated buildings; rehabilitation, reconstruction, repair, or remodeling of existing buildings; interest and carrying charges during construction and before full earnings are achieved, and operating expenses before full earnings are achieved or for a period of 1 year after the completion of construction, whichever occurs first; and a reasonable reserve for payment of principal and interest on bonds of a district.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-1 - Subpart 1 General Provisions (324.50101...324.50107) › Section 324.50105 - Definitions; R to U.

324.50105 Definitions; R to U.
Sec. 50105.
(1) "Reforestation" means planting of tree seedlings, cuttings, or seed.
(2) "Small business entity" means a business enterprise with $500,000.00 or less average annual gross revenue during its last 3 tax years.
(3) "Stumpage value" of timber means values determined from log grade value tables adopted or used by the department.
(4) "Timber" means wood growth, mature or immature, growing or dead, standing or down. Timber does not include any of the following:
(a) Christmas trees and associated greens.
(b) Material harvested from an individual's own land and used on that land for the construction of fences or buildings or for other personal use.
(c) Fuel wood harvested for use in individual homes.
(5) "Timber owner" means a person who holds an ownership interest in forest tree species on forest land. An ownership interest includes a license or other right to timber on state lands.
(6) "Timber volume agreement" means that portion of the difference between the allowable cut volume and a projected future need volume which can be committed to a person.
(7) "Unit of proper measurement" means a unit of measurement commonly used in the timber industry for measuring timber and harvested timber products.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-1 - Subpart 1 General Provisions (324.50101...324.50107) › Section 324.50106 - Purpose.

324.50106 Purpose.
Sec. 50106.
(1) The purpose of this part is to stimulate improved management and utilization of forest land and forest resources within this state as recommended by Jaakko Poyry and company, Helsinki, Finland, in Michigan's timber resource development project. Economic and community development opportunities based on the forest resource will be enhanced by ensuring adequate future high-quality timber supplies, increased employment opportunities, a diversified economy, and other economic benefits and the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of a productive and stable forest resource system for the public benefit of present and future generations.
(2) The primary purpose of this part is to demonstrate and improve the timber productivity of forest land within this state. Consistent with this purpose, the objective is to effect a utilization of waste material and determine the commercial feasibility of that waste material, as well as to improve all forest resources, such as fish and wildlife habitat and soil resources, so that the overall effect is to improve the total forest resource system.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-1 - Subpart 1 General Provisions (324.50101...324.50107) › Section 324.50107 - Liberal Construction.

324.50107 Liberal construction.
Sec. 50107.
This part, being necessary to secure the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience of the citizens of the state, shall be liberally construed to effect the public policy and purposes declared in this subpart.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-2 - Subpart 2 Forest Restoration Pilot Project (324.50108...324.50119) › Section 324.50108 - Forest Restoration Pilot Project; Purpose; Sources of Funding; Allocation of Funds.

324.50108 Forest restoration pilot project; purpose; sources of funding; allocation of funds.
Sec. 50108.
(1) The department may fund a forest restoration pilot project or any other district created under this part to implement this part. The forest restoration pilot project may consist of the establishment and funding of the forest improvement district formed under this part.
(2) The department may fund the pilot project or any other district created pursuant to this part from funds appropriated annually by the legislature and from the following sources:
(a) General fund of the state.
(b) Grants from the federal government.
(c) Grants or gifts from private persons.
(d) Any other permissible source.
(3) When allocating available funds among proposed pilot projects, the department shall consider those projects that in its judgment will produce the greatest public benefit, giving consideration to all of the following factors:
(a) The need to demonstrate the potential commercial benefits of forest practices that can be recognized by the establishment of a forest improvement district.
(b) The need to demonstrate the potential benefits to long-term production, maintenance, and enhancement of the total forest resource system.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-2 - Subpart 2 Forest Restoration Pilot Project (324.50108...324.50119) › Section 324.50109 - Expenses.

324.50109 Expenses.
Sec. 50109.
A district board of directors shall determine the annual expenses of the district and shall submit an itemized list of the expenses to the department. The department shall include those expenses in its annual budget request to the legislature.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-2 - Subpart 2 Forest Restoration Pilot Project (324.50108...324.50119) › Section 324.50110 - Repealed. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013.

324.50110 Repealed. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to definitions.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-2 - Subpart 2 Forest Restoration Pilot Project (324.50108...324.50119) › Section 324.50112 - Repealed. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013.

324.50112 Repealed. 2013, Act 45, Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to the board of directors of western Upper Peninsula forest improvement district.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-2 - Subpart 2 Forest Restoration Pilot Project (324.50108...324.50119) › Section 324.50113 - Report.

324.50113 Report.
Sec. 50113.
During the years of operation of the western Upper Peninsula forest improvement district, a detailed report of the operation and impact of the district shall be submitted by the board of the district to the departments and the legislature for an analysis and evaluation.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection › Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106) › Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109) › 451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY - The Timber Industry (324.50101...324.50707) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501 - Part 501 Forest Improvements (324.50101...324.50166) › 451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-501-2 - Subpart 2 Forest Restoration Pilot Project (324.50108...324.50119) › Section 324.50114 - Notices; Contents; Certification.

324.50114 Notices; contents; certification.
Sec. 50114.
Within 30 days after receipt of the certificate from the secretary of state pursuant to section 50127, the western Upper Peninsula forest improvement district board shall record a notice pursuant to this part setting forth the names and addresses of the member landowners and the legal description of each member's forest lands in the office of the register of deeds for each county in which the land is situated. When forest lands are added or withdrawn, a like notice shall be recorded within 30 days thereafter, and copies of all notices shall be served upon the appropriate local taxing authorities. The notices shall be certified under oath.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA