INCREASE FISHING RODS - S.B. 928: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 928 (as introduced 1-25-00)
Sponsor: Senator Dave Jaye
Committee: Hunting, Fishing and Forestry
Date Completed: 4-6-00
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 487 (Sport Fishing) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to increase the number of fishing rods and hooks allowed per angler, by providing that a person could not use more than three single lines or three single rods and lines, and could not attach more than six hooks on all lines while taking fish in the State waters.
Currently, a person must not use more than two single lines or two single rods and lines, or a single line and a single rod and line, and must not attach more than four hooks on all lines.
Under the Act, a person must not take, catch, or kill or attempt to take, catch, or kill a fish in the State waters with a spear or grab hook, snag hook, or gaff hook, or by the use of jack or an artificial light, or with other specified devices. The bill would delete the reference to a jack.
MCL 324.48703 - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
- Fiscal Analyst: P. GrahamS9900\s928sa
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.