CERVID CARCASS IMPORTATION S.B. 211 (S-1):
SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 211 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
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 from another state or province of a cervid (deer, elk, or moose) carcass or parts of a cervid carcass, other than hides, deboned meat quarters or other parts of a cervid that do not have any part of the spinal column or head attached, finished taxidermy products, cleaned teeth, antlers, or antlers attached to a skullcap cleaned of brain and muscle tissue. 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.
MCL 324.40118 Legislative Analyst: Jeff Mann
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on the State and could have a negative fiscal impact on local government. Any increase in misdemeanor arrests and convictions could increase resource demands on law enforcement, court systems, community supervision, and jails. Any associated increase in fine revenue would increase funding to public libraries.
Date Completed: 4-26-17 Fiscal Analyst: Ryan Bergan
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.