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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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120) › Section 324.40108 - Interim Orders.

324.40108 Interim orders.
Sec. 40108.
The department may modify an order issued under section 40107 by issuing an interim order consistent with federal regulations or when the department determines that animals are at risk of being depleted or extirpated, or the animal is threatening public safety or inflicting damage to horticulture, agriculture, or other property. The department shall publicize an interim order in a manner that ensures that interested persons are provided notice of the proposed interim order, the reasons for the requested modifications, and the proposed effective date of the order. In addition, the department shall provide a copy of an interim order to each member of the senate and the house of representatives standing committees that consider legislation pertaining to conservation, environment, recreation, tourism, and natural resources. An interim order under this section shall be in effect for not longer than 6 months.
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120) › Section 324.40109 - Transportation of Game; Identification of Sex and Species; Tagging; Section Inapplicable to Skins, Pelts, and Hides.

324.40109 Transportation of game; identification of sex and species; tagging; section inapplicable to skins, pelts, and hides.
Sec. 40109.
If game is transported, the sex and species of the game shall be readily identifiable unless the game is game that has been cleaned at a hunting preserve and tagged as required by law. If game is transported, it shall be tagged as required by law or a department order authorized under section 40107. This section does not apply to skins, pelts, or hides of game that is lawfully taken and legally possessed.
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120) › Section 324.40109a - Conduct in Another State; Prosecution, Punishment, or Penalty Prohibited.

324.40109a Conduct in another state; prosecution, punishment, or penalty prohibited.
Sec. 40109a.
An individual shall not be prosecuted, punished, or penalized by this state for any of the following:
(a) Lawfully taking game in another state.
(b) Lawfully engaging in a hunt in another state.
(c) Possessing game that was lawfully taken in another state or this state if that game is possessed in compliance with this act and with orders issued under this act.
History:
Add. 2013, Act 111, Imd. Eff. Sept. 24, 2013
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120) › Section 324.40110a - Open Season for Moose.

324.40110a Open season for moose.
Sec. 40110a.
The legislature hereby authorizes the establishment of the first open season for moose. The commission may issue orders pertaining to moose for each of the purposes listed in section 40113a, including, but not limited to, orders establishing the first open season for moose.
History:
Add. 2010, Act 366, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 2010
Compiler's Notes:
Act 160 of 2004, which was approved by the governor and filed with the secretary of state on June 18, 2004, provided for the amendment of Act 451 of 1994 by amending Sec. 40103 and adding Sec. 40110a. The amended and added sections were effective June 18, 2004. On March 28, 2005, a petition seeking a referendum on Act 160 of 2004 was filed with the Secretary of State. Const 1963, art 2, sec 9, provides that no law as to which the power of referendum properly has been invoked shall be effective thereafter unless approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon at the next general election. A referendum on Act 160 of 2004 was presented to the electors at the November 2006 general election as Proposal 06-3, which read as follows:"PROPOSAL 06-3"A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 160 OF 2004 — AN ACT TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HUNTING SEASON FOR MOURNING DOVES"Public Act 160 of 2004 would:"Authorize the Natural Resources Commission to establish a hunting season for mourning doves."Require a mourning dove hunter to have a small game license and a $2.00 mourning dove stamp."Stipulate that revenue from the stamp must be split evenly between the Game and Fish Protection Fund and the Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund."Require the Department of Natural Resources to address responsible mourning dove hunting; management practices for the propagation of mourning doves; and participation in mourning dove hunting by youth, the elderly and the disabled in the Department’s annual hunting guide."Should this law be approved?"Yes [ ]"No [ ]"Act 160 of 2004 was rejected by a majority of the electors voting thereon at the November 2006 general election.
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120) › Section 324.40110b - Legislative Findings and Declaration; Establishment of First Open Season for Wolf.

324.40110b Legislative findings and declaration; establishment of first open season for wolf.
Sec. 40110b.
(1) The legislature finds and declares that:
(a) The wildlife populations of the state and their habitat are of paramount importance to the citizens of this state.
(b) The sound management of wolf populations in this state is necessary, including the use of hunting as a management tool, to minimize negative human and wolf encounters and to prevent wolves from threatening or harming humans, livestock, and pets.
(2) The legislature hereby authorizes the establishment of the first open season for wolf. The commission may issue orders under section 40113a establishing annual wolf hunting seasons throughout the state.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 520, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2012
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120) › Section 324.40111a - Deer and Elk Feeding; Order; Definition.

324.40111a Deer and elk feeding; order; definition.
Sec. 40111a.
(1) The commission, after consultation with the commission of agriculture and rural development, shall issue in the manner provided in section 40113a an order concerning deer and elk feeding in this state.
(2) As used in this section, "deer and elk feeding" means the depositing, distributing, or tending of feed in an area frequented by wild, free-ranging white-tailed deer and elk to prevent them from starving or for recreational viewing. Deer and elk feeding does not include any of the following:
(a) Baiting to take game as provided by an order of the commission under section 40113a.
(b) The scattering of feed solely as the result of normal logging practices or normal agricultural practices.
(c) The storage or use of feed for agricultural purposes if 1 or more of the following apply:
(i) The area is occupied by livestock actively consuming the feed on a daily basis.
(ii) The feed is covered to deter wild, free-ranging white-tailed deer and elk from gaining access to the feed or is being used on a daily basis.
(iii) The feed is in a storage facility or is stored in a manner that is consistent with normal agricultural practices.
(d) Feeding wild birds or other wildlife if done in such a manner as to exclude wild, free-ranging white-tailed deer and elk from gaining access to the feed.
History:
Add. 1999, Act 66, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1999 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 537, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 199, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2009 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 265, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 2015
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120) › Section 324.40111c - Use of Tranquilizer Propelled From Bow or Firearm; Use of Unmanned Vehicle or Device; Prohibitions.

324.40111c Use of tranquilizer propelled from bow or firearm; use of unmanned vehicle or device; prohibitions.
Sec. 40111c.
(1) A person other than the department shall not take game using a tranquilizer propelled from a bow or firearm.
(2) An individual shall not take game or fish using an unmanned vehicle or unmanned device that uses aerodynamic forces to achieve flight or using an unmanned vehicle or unmanned device that operates on the surface of water or underwater.
History:
Add. 2008, Act 301, Imd. Eff. Nov. 13, 2008 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 13, Eff. July 13, 2015
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120) › Section 324.40113 - Artificial Light.

324.40113 Artificial light.
Sec. 40113.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in a department order authorized under section 40107 for a specified animal, a person shall not use an artificial light in taking game or in an area frequented by animals; throw or cast the rays of a spotlight, headlight, or other artificial light in a field, woodland, or forest while having a bow or firearm or other weapon capable of shooting a projectile in the person's possession or under the person's control unless otherwise permitted by law. A licensed hunter may use an artificial light 1 hour before and 1 hour after shooting hours while in possession of any unloaded firearm or bow and traveling afoot to and from the licensed hunter's hunting location.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in a department order authorized under section 40107, a person shall not throw, cast, or cause to be thrown or cast, the rays of an artificial light from December 1 to October 31 between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. for the purpose of locating animals. Except as otherwise permitted by law or an order of the department, from November 1 to November 30, a person shall not throw, cast, or cause to be thrown or cast, the rays of a spotlight, headlight, or other artificial light for the purpose of locating animals. This subsection does not apply to any of the following:
(a) A peace officer while in the performance of the officer's duties.
(b) A person operating an emergency vehicle in an emergency.
(c) An employee of a public or private utility while working in the scope of his or her employment.
(d) A person operating a vehicle with headlights in a lawful manner upon a street, highway, or roadway.
(e) A person using an artificial light to identify a house or mailbox number.
(f) The use of artificial lights used to conduct a census by the department.
(g) A person using an artificial light from November 1 to November 30 on property that is owned by that person or by a member of that person's immediate family.
(3) The operator of a vehicle from which the rays of an artificial light have been cast in a clear attempt to locate game shall immediately stop the vehicle upon the request of a uniformed peace officer or when signaled by a peace officer with a flashing signal light or siren from a marked patrol vehicle.
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120) › Section 324.40117 - Possession of Parts of Animal as Prima Facie Evidence of Violation.

324.40117 Possession of parts of animal as prima facie evidence of violation.
Sec. 40117.
In a prosecution for a violation of this part or an order or interim order issued under this part, the possession of the parts of any game or protected animal, except when the taking is permitted by this part, is prima facie evidence that the animal was taken in violation of this part by the person possessing the animal.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 347, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2000
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120) › Section 324.40120 - Michigan Big Game Trophy Records; Official Keeper; Recognition.

324.40120 Michigan big game trophy records; official keeper; recognition.
Sec. 40120.
The department shall recognize commemorative bucks of Michigan, inc., as the official keeper of Michigan big game trophy records for deer, bear, elk, and turkey.
History:
Add. 2006, Act 145, Imd. Eff. May 22, 2006
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-403 - Part 403 Wildlife Preservation (324.40301...324.40303) › Section 324.40301 - Sale of Items Signifying Interest in Wildlife Preservation.

324.40301 Sale of items signifying interest in wildlife preservation.
Sec. 40301.
The department may issue for sale to the public a stamp, decal, medallion, or other item of personal property intended to signify the interest of the purchaser in contributing to wildlife preservation.
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-403 - Part 403 Wildlife Preservation (324.40301...324.40303) › Section 324.40302 - Use of Net Proceeds.

324.40302 Use of net proceeds.
Sec. 40302.
Net proceeds from the sale of an item authorized by this part shall be used by the department exclusively for wildlife research and habitat improvement for nongame wild animals or designated endangered species or designated plant species.
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-403 - Part 403 Wildlife Preservation (324.40301...324.40303) › Section 324.40303 - Rights and Privileges; Marketing Items.

324.40303 Rights and privileges; marketing items.
Sec. 40303.
The department may attach such rights and privileges to the items sold as will best serve the interests of wildlife preservation and shall market the items without the use of general fund appropriation.
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-405 - Part 405 Wildlife Restoration, Management, and Research (324.40501...324.40501) › Section 324.40501 - Wildlife Restoration, Management, and Research Projects; Authority of Department to Cooperate With Federal Government; Use of Hunters' License Fees; Expenditures for Game and Fish Habitat.

324.40501 Wildlife restoration, management, and research projects; authority of department to cooperate with federal government; use of hunters' license fees; expenditures for game and fish habitat.
Sec. 40501.
The department shall perform such acts as may be necessary to conduct and establish wildlife restoration, management, and research projects and areas in cooperation with the federal government under the Pittman-Robertson wildlife restoration act, 16 USC 669 to 669i, and regulations promulgated by the United States secretary of the interior under that act. In compliance with that act, funds accruing to this state from license fees paid by hunters shall not be used for any purpose other than game and fish activities under the administration of the department. The department shall manage land acquired with money received under the Pittman-Robertson wildlife restoration act, 16 USC 669 to 669i, to manage game and fish habitat or to increase recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting opportunities. Expenditures to enhance game and fish habitat must be primarily for the management of game species, but may benefit nongame species.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 416, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 2009 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 238, Eff. Sept. 25, 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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-409 - Part 409 Homing Pigeons (324.40901...324.40903) › Section 324.40901 - Homing Pigeons; Prohibited Acts.

324.40901 Homing pigeons; prohibited acts.
Sec. 40901.
A person shall not at any time of the year or in any manner, hunt, take, pursue, capture, wound, kill, maim, or disfigure the homing pigeons of another person.
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-409 - Part 409 Homing Pigeons (324.40901...324.40903) › Section 324.40902 - Homing Pigeons; Use of Certain Devices Prohibited.

324.40902 Homing pigeons; use of certain devices prohibited.
Sec. 40902.
A person shall not at any time make use of any pit, pitfalls, deadfall, scaffold, cage, snarl, trap, net, baited hook, or any similar device, or any drug poison, chemical, or explosive for the purpose of injuring, capturing, or killing a homing pigeon of another person.
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-409 - Part 409 Homing Pigeons (324.40901...324.40903) › Section 324.40903 - Violation of Part As Misdemeanor; Penalty.

324.40903 Violation of part as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 40903.
A person who violates this part, upon conviction of a first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not less than $25.00 or more than $100.00 and the cost 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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-411 - Part 411 Protection and Preservation of Fish, Game, and Birds (324.41101...324.41105) › Section 324.41101 - Definitions.

324.41101 Definitions.
Sec. 41101.
As used in this part:
(a) "Area" means the whole of the state and the whole or any designated portion of any township or townships or county or counties within the state.
(b) "Waters" means any inland lake, stream, river, pond, or other body of water including the Great Lakes and connecting waters, any part or portion of such waters, and any and all chains, systems, or combinations of such waters, in any township or townships or county or counties, within this state, and in which any species of fish or waterfowl are protected by the laws 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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-411 - Part 411 Protection and Preservation of Fish, Game, and Birds (324.41101...324.41105) › Section 324.41102 - Regulatory Powers of Department; Exception.

324.41102 Regulatory powers of department; exception.
Sec. 41102.
(1) The department, in accordance with this part, may regulate the taking or killing of all fish, game and fur-bearing animals, and game birds protected by the laws of this state, and may suspend or abridge the open season provided by law for the taking or killing of such fish, animals, or game birds in any designated waters or area of this state, if in the opinion of the department it is necessary to assist in the increased or better protection of the fish, game or fur-bearing animals, or game birds, or any particular kinds or species of fish, game or fur-bearing animals, or game birds, which may in the opinion of the department be threatened from any cause or causes with depletion or extermination in the waters or area. The department may promulgate rules and orders necessary to implement this part after a thorough investigation has been made by the department.
(2) This section does not apply to privately owned cervidae species located on a registered cervidae livestock facility or involved in a registered cervidae livestock operation under the privately owned cervidae producers marketing act.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 191, Eff. June 1, 2001
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-411 - Part 411 Protection and Preservation of Fish, Game, and Birds (324.41101...324.41105) › Section 324.41104 - Suspended Open Season; Rescission or Modification; Exception.

324.41104 Suspended open season; rescission or modification; exception.
Sec. 41104.
If the open season during which any species of fish, game or fur-bearing animals, or game birds may be taken or killed has been suspended or abridged in any waters or area by an order of the department as provided in this part, if that order is still in force, and if it appears to the department that the conditions existing in the waters or area affected by the order no longer require that additional protection for those species, then the department shall cause a thorough investigation to be made of the waters or area and the conditions prevailing in the waters or area. If after the investigation the department is satisfied that because of the increase of the fish, game or fur-bearing animals, or game birds protected by the order in the waters or area, or because of the removal of the cause threatening those species with depletion or extermination, the additional protection afforded by the order is no longer needed, the department may rescind or modify the original order. Notices of the rescinding or modifying of the order shall be published in the same manner as notice of the original order and filed in the same manner in the office of the clerk of each county. This part does not suspend, abridge, or regulate the open seasons established by law for the taking of fish for commercial purposes from the waters of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie, and the bays of those waters.
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-411 - Part 411 Protection and Preservation of Fish, Game, and Birds (324.41101...324.41105) › Section 324.41105 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

324.41105 Violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 41105.
A person who takes or kills any fish, game, fur-bearing animal, or game bird, contrary to an order issued or rule promulgated under this part, or who violates this part, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable for the first offense by imprisonment for not more than 60 days or a fine of not more than $100.00. For each offense that is charged as a second or subsequent offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not less than $50.00 or more than $250.00.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 385, Eff. Mar. 24, 2021
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-413 - Part 413 Transgenic and Nonnative Organisms (324.41301...324.41341) › Section 324.41302a - Repealed. 2018, Act 451, Eff. March 21, 2019.

324.41302a Repealed. 2018, Act 451, Eff. March 21, 2019.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to a permitted aquatic species list.
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-413 - Part 413 Transgenic and Nonnative Organisms (324.41301...324.41341) › Section 324.41303 - Possession of Live Prohibited or Restricted Organism; Prohibition; Exceptions; Notification of Location Where Found.

324.41303 Possession of live prohibited or restricted organism; prohibition; exceptions; notification of location where found.
Sec. 41303.
(1) A person shall not knowingly possess a live organism if the organism is a prohibited species or restricted species, except under 1 or more of the following circumstances:
(a) The person intends to present a specimen of the prohibited species or restricted species, for identification or similar purposes, to a person who is a certified applicator or registered applicator under part 83, to a public or private institution of higher education, or to the department of natural resources, the department of agriculture and rural development, or any other state, local, or federal agency with responsibility for the environment, natural resources, or agriculture.
(b) The person has been presented with a specimen of a prohibited species or restricted species for identification or similar purposes under subdivision (a).
(c) The person possesses the prohibited species or restricted species in conjunction with otherwise lawful activity to eradicate or control the prohibited species or restricted species.
(d) The possession is pursuant to a permit issued for education or research purposes by the relevant department under section 41306 or, if the prohibited species or restricted species is a plant species or an insect other than a wiggler, by the United States Department of Agriculture.
(e) The species is an aquatic restricted species and the person possesses the species in compliance with an order under section 41302(6).
(2) A person described in subsection (1)(b) or (c) shall notify the department of natural resources, the department of agriculture and rural development, or the department of environmental quality if the prohibited species or restricted species was found at a location where it was not previously known to be present.
History:
Add. 2003, Act 270, Eff. Mar. 30, 2004 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 78, Imd. Eff. July 19, 2005 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 52, Eff. Sept. 21, 2009 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 537, Eff. Apr. 15, 2015 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 21, 2019
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-413 - Part 413 Transgenic and Nonnative Organisms (324.41301...324.41341) › Section 324.41305 - Introduction of Prohibited or Restricted Species, or Genetically Engineered or Nonnative Bird, Crustacean, Fish, Insect, Mammal, or Mollusk, or Aquatic Plant; Prohibition; Exceptions.

324.41305 Introduction of prohibited or restricted species, or genetically engineered or nonnative bird, crustacean, fish, insect, mammal, or mollusk, or aquatic plant; prohibition; exceptions.
Sec. 41305.
A person shall not introduce a prohibited species, a restricted species, a genetically engineered or nonnative bird, crustacean, fish, insect, mammal, mollusk, or aquatic plant unless the introduction is authorized by 1 of the following, as applicable:
(a) For a fish, by a permit issued by the department of natural resources under section 48735.
(b) For a plant or an insect other than a wiggler, by a permit issued by the department of agriculture and rural development under section 41306.
(c) For any other species, by a permit issued by the department of natural resources under section 41306.
History:
Add. 2003, Act 270, Eff. Mar. 30, 2004 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 79, Imd. Eff. July 19, 2005 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 52, Eff. Sept. 21, 2009 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 537, Eff. Apr. 15, 2015
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-413 - Part 413 Transgenic and Nonnative Organisms (324.41301...324.41341) › Section 324.41306 - Permit; Application; Fee; Granting or Denying; Revocation; Modification; Hearing; Administration; Enforcement.

324.41306 Permit; application; fee; granting or denying; revocation; modification; hearing; administration; enforcement.
Sec. 41306.
(1) A person shall apply to the relevant department for a permit that section 41303 or 41305 describes as being issued under this section. The application shall be submitted on a form developed by the relevant department. The application shall be accompanied by a fee based on the cost of administering this part. The relevant department shall either grant an administratively complete application and issue a permit or deny the application.
(2) In determining whether to grant or deny an application for a permit for introduction of a genetically engineered organism required by section 41305, the relevant department shall consider whether any application for a federal permit or approval for the genetically engineered organism has been granted or denied.
(3) The relevant department may revoke or modify a permit it has issued under subsection (1) after providing an opportunity for a hearing under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
(4) The relevant department shall administer and enforce sections 41302 to 41310. In addition, any peace officer may enforce the criminal provisions of this part.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 79, Imd. Eff. July 19, 2005 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 52, Eff. Sept. 21, 2009 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 537, Eff. Apr. 15, 2015 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 21, 2019
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-413 - Part 413 Transgenic and Nonnative Organisms (324.41301...324.41341) › Section 324.41307 - Rules.

324.41307 Rules.
Sec. 41307.
The department shall promulgate rules under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, necessary to implement this part.
History:
Add. 2003, Act 270, Eff. Mar. 30, 2004
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-413 - Part 413 Transgenic and Nonnative Organisms (324.41301...324.41341) › Section 324.41310 - Property Used in Criminal Violation Subject to Seizure and Forfeiture.

324.41310 Property used in criminal violation subject to seizure and forfeiture.
Sec. 41310.
A vehicle, equipment, or other property used in a criminal violation of this part or a permit issued under this part involving a prohibited species that is an aquatic species is subject to seizure and forfeiture as provided in chapter 47 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.4701 to 600.4709.
History:
Add. 2014, Act 537, Eff. Apr. 15, 2015
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-413 - Part 413 Transgenic and Nonnative Organisms (324.41301...324.41341) › Section 324.41311 - Invasive Species Fund; Creation; Disposition of Funds; Money Remaining in Fund; Expenditures; Purposes.

324.41311 Invasive species fund; creation; disposition of funds; money remaining in fund; expenditures; purposes.
Sec. 41311.
(1) The invasive species fund is created within the state treasury.
(2) The department of natural resources and the department of agriculture shall forward to the state treasurer and the state treasurer shall deposit into the fund civil fines collected under section 41309 and permit fees collected under section 41306. The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.
(3) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.
(4) The department of natural resources and the department of agriculture shall expend money from the fund, upon appropriation, only for 1 or more of the following purposes:
(a) The administration of this part, consistent with section 41306(4).
(b) Public education about preventing the introduction of, controlling, or eradicating prohibited species, restricted species, and other nonnative species and genetically engineered aquatic plants, birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, and mollusks.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 80, Imd. Eff. July 19, 2005 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 52, Eff. Sept. 21, 2009
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-413 - Part 413 Transgenic and Nonnative Organisms (324.41301...324.41341) › Section 324.41313 - Providing Information on Website; Requirements.

324.41313 Providing information on website; requirements.
Sec. 41313.
The department of natural resources and the department of agriculture shall each provide all of the following information on its website:
(a) Information on the requirements of this part applicable to the public.
(b) The penalties for violating the requirements of this part.
(c) A list of prohibited species and restricted species along with a description and a photograph or drawing of each of those species.
(d) Each annual report of the department under section 41323, for not less than 3 years after its issuance.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 80, Imd. Eff. July 19, 2005 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 52, Eff. Sept. 21, 2009
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-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403) › 451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-413 - Part 413 Transgenic and Nonnative Organisms (324.41301...324.41341) › Section 324.41321 - Repealed. 2009, Act 51, Eff. Sept. 21, 2009.

324.41321 Repealed. 2009, Act 51, Eff. Sept. 21, 2009.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to the invasive species advisory council.
Popular Name:
Act 451
Popular Name:
NREPA