REWARD FOR TURNING IN INFECTED GAME ANIMALS
House Bill 5042
Sponsor: Rep. Charles LaSata
Committee: Appropriations
Complete to 8-23-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5042 AS INTRODUCED 7-12-01
The bill would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to require the Department of Natural Resources to provide a reward to persons who turn in game animals that are infected with tuberculosis. Under the bill, if a person presented a lawfully taken deer, bear, or elk at a DNR field office, department staff would be required to determine whether the animal was infected with tuberculosis, and, if it were, the person would be entitled to receive a free license to take another animal, and a $50 reward. Funds for rewards paid under the bill would be appropriated from the Game and Fish Protection Fund.
MCL 324.40111b
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.