SENATE BILL NO. 366

June 11, 2019, Introduced by Senator MCBROOM and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"

by amending sections 43504, 43523a, and 43523b (MCL 324.43504, 324.43523a, and 324.43523b), section 43504 as amended by 2004 PA 587, section 43523a as amended by 2018 PA 3, and section 43523b as added by 2013 PA 108.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 43504. As used in this part:

(a) "Game" has the meaning given that term in part 401.

(b) "Game and fish protection account" means the game and fish protection account of the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund provided for in section 2010.

(i) A nonresident who owns land in this state.

(ii) A nonresident who signs an affidavit that includes a statement that the individual previously lived in this state.

(iii) A nonresident who previously possessed a resident hunting license in this state or possessed a certification of completion of training in hunter safety issued to the individual by this state.

(d) (c) "Wildlife and fisheries" includes any member of the wild animal kingdom, including any mammal, bird, fish, reptile, amphibian, or invertebrate found in this state at any point in its natural life cycle.

Sec. 43523a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this part, an individual shall not hunt small game, unless the individual possesses a current base license. A base license authorizes the individual named in the license to hunt for small game, except for animals or birds that require a special license.

(2) If authorized in an order issued under part 401, an individual who possesses a current base license may take specified fur-bearing animals by means other than trapping during the open season for hunting these fur-bearing animals. However, an individual who goes on a bobcat hunt with a licensed hunter is not required to possess a base license if the individual does not carry a firearm, bow, or crossbow and does not own dogs used to chase or locate a bobcat during the hunt.

(3) The fee for a base license is as follows:

(a) Subject to subdivision (b), for a resident, $10.00.

(b) For a resident minor child or nonresident minor child, $5.00.

(d) (c) Subject to subdivision subdivisions (b) and (c), for a nonresident, $150.00.

(4) A base license is void between the hours of 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise with the exception of coyote hunting.

(5) A nonresident may purchase a limited nonresident small game license entitling that individual to hunt for a 7-day period all species of small game that are available to hunt under a nonresident base license. The Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the fee for a 7-day limited nonresident small game license is $80.00. For a qualified nonresident, the fee for a limited nonresident small game license is $40.00. Except for the purchase of a waterfowl hunting license under section 43525b, the purchase of a 7-day limited nonresident small game license does not entitle the holder to purchase any additional licenses.

(6) Beginning March 1, 2018, a A nonresident may purchase a 3-day limited nonresident small game license entitling that individual to hunt for a 3-day period all species of small game that are available to hunt under a nonresident base license. The fee for a 3-day limited nonresident small game license is $50.00. Except for the purchase of a waterfowl hunting license issued under section 43525b, the purchase of a 3-day limited nonresident small game license does not entitle the holder to purchase any additional licenses.

(7) Not later than March 1, 2018, the The department shall develop an electronic license that allows an individual to display an electronic copy of his or her base license using an electronic device.

Sec. 43523b. (1) Beginning March 1, 2014, the The fee for a resident combination hunt and fish license is $75.00 and shall must include all of the privileges conferred by all of the following:

(a) Resident base license.

(b) Two deer licenses.

(2) Beginning March 1, 2014, Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3), the fee for a nonresident combination hunt and fish license is $265.00 and shall must include all of the privileges conferred by all of the following:

(a) Nonresident base license.

(b) Two deer licenses.

(3) For a qualified nonresident, the fee for a nonresident combination hunt and fish license is $132.50 and must include all of the privileges conferred by all of the following:

(a) Nonresident base license.

(b) Two deer licenses.

Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is enacted into law.

Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 367 of the 100th Legislature is enacted into law.