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JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM governor |
DEPARTMENT
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K. L. COOL director |
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State of
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JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM governor |
DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
K. L. COOL director |
1.
Bill Number and Sponsor:
Senate Bill 227
Senator Hammerstrom,
et al.
2.
Purpose:
To amend 1927 PA
175, Code of Criminal Procedures, to establish as a felony the possession,
importation or release of certain prohibited species, including Genetically
Engineered Organisms (GEOs).
3. How Does This Legislation Impact Current Programs in the Department:
Allows for enforcement of proposed statutory prohibition on the possession of certain aquatic species, including GEOs.
4.
Introduced at Agency Request?
No.
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Agency Support?
Yes.
6. Arguments Against the Bill:
None.
7. Arguments For the Bill:
SB 227 is part of a package of bills to prohibit the introduction or release of unwanted aquatic nuisance species. Specifically, SB 227 recognizes the possession, importation or release of GEOs as a felony. This will allow for better enforcement of the provisions contained in the remaining bills.
8. State Revenue/Budgetary Implications:
None.
9. Implications to Local Units of Government:
None.
10. Administrative Rules Implications:
None.
11. Other Pertinent Information:
SB 227 does not take effect unless SB 226 is signed into law.
12. User Groups/Customers that Support this Legislation (if known):
Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Michigan Environmental Council Trout Unlimited, Michigan Bass Federation, Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen’s Association, Federation of Fly Fishers, and others.
K. L. COOL
DIRECTOR
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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