S.B. 978: COMMITTEE SUMMARY - SINGLE SHOT GUN: WATERFOWL

Senate Bill 978 (as introduced 3-3-98)

Sponsor: Senator Mat J. Dunaskiss

Committee: Hunting, Fishing and Forestry

Date Completed: 3-10-98

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 401 (Wildlife Conservation) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to allow the taking of waterfowl with a single shot handgun loaded only with shot shell.

(The Act declares that all animals found in the State, whether resident or migratory, and whether native or introduced, are the property of the State. The taking of all animals must be regulated by the Department of Natural Resources as provided by law.)

Proposed MCL 324.40113b - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

- Fiscal Analyst: G. Cutler

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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.