September 20, 2017, Introduced by Reps. Howell, Alexander, Lucido, Chirkun and Sneller and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 43527a (MCL 324.43527a), as added by 2013 PA
108.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec.
43527a. (1) Beginning March 1, 2014, only Only an
individual holding a valid base license is eligible to purchase a
deer license or an antlerless deer license, pursuant to current
regulations. The fee for a deer license or an antlerless deer
license is $20.00.
(2)
Beginning March 1, 2014, the The
department shall charge a
nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $5.00 for each
individual who applies for an antlerless deer license.
(3) The department may issue a kill tag with or as part of
each
deer license. The kill tag shall must bear the license
number.
The kill tag may also include space for other pertinent information
required by the department. The kill tag, if issued, is part of the
license.
(4) Where authorized by the department, a resident may
purchase a second deer license for the fee assessed under this
subsection
section for the deer license for which that individual
is eligible. However, a senior license discount is not available
for the purchase of a second deer license. Where authorized by the
department, a nonresident may purchase an additional deer license
or antlerless deer license under this section for $170.00. The
department may issue orders under part 401 designating the kind of
deer that may be taken and the geographic area in which any license
issued under this section is valid, when advisable in managing
deer.
(5) Each year, the department shall establish a regular
firearm deer season that begins on the Saturday closest to November
15 and continues for 16 days.