SPEAR FISHING IN HOUGHTON LAKE                                                              H.B. 5452:

                                                                                               COMMITTEE SUMMARY

House Bill 5452 (as passed by the House)

Sponsor:  Representative Bruce R. Rendon

House Committee:  Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Senate Committee:  Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Date Completed:  8-14-12

CONTENT

The bill would repeal Section 48501 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, which prohibits a person from spear fishing in Houghton Lake, Roscommon County.  A violation of the prohibition is punishable by a fine of at least $10 but not more than $100, and/or imprisonment for at least 10 days but not more than 90 days.

MCL 324.48501                                                             Legislative Analyst:  Julie Cassidy

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have negligible fiscal impact on State and local government.  If the prohibition were repealed, revenue from fines between $10 and $100, and the cost of imprisonment from 10 to 90 days, would no longer be applicable.

                                                                                     Fiscal Analyst:  Dan O'Connor

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.