CERVID IMPORT: CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE H.B. 5146 (H-2):
SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
House Bill 5146 (Substitute H-2 as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative John Kivela
House Committee: Natural Resources
Senate Committee: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 401 (Wildlife Conservation) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to provide that an individual would be guilty of a misdemeanor if he or she violated a provision of Part 401, or an order or interim order issued under it, regarding the importation of a cervid carcass or parts of a cervid carcass, other than hides, deboned meat, antlers, or antlers attached to a skullcap clean of brain and muscle tissue, from another state or province where chronic wasting disease had been detected. The violation would be punishable by imprisonment for a maximum of 90 days and/or a fine of at least $500 but not more than $2,000, plus the costs of prosecution.
The bill would take effect 90 days after enactment.
MCL 324.40118 Legislative Analyst: Julie Cassidy
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on the State and an indeterminate fiscal impact on local government. An increase in misdemeanor arrests and prosecutions could increase resource demands on law enforcement, court systems, and jails. Any increased fine revenue would be dedicated to public libraries.
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.