Sec. 40110b.
(1) The legislature finds and declares that:
(a) The wildlife populations of the state and their habitat are of paramount importance to the citizens of this state.
(b) The sound management of wolf populations in this state is necessary, including the use of hunting as a management tool, to minimize negative human and wolf encounters and to prevent wolves from threatening or harming humans, livestock, and pets.
(2) The legislature hereby authorizes the establishment of the first open season for wolf. The commission may issue orders under section 40113a establishing annual wolf hunting seasons throughout the state.
History: Add. 2012, Act 520, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2012 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)
451-1994-III-2-1 - Subchapter 1 Wildlife (324.40101...324.43303)
451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION - Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.41403)
451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120)
Section 324.40101 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 324.40102 - Definitions; a to F.
Section 324.40103 - Definitions; G to R; "Conservation" Defined.
Section 324.40104 - Definitions; T, V.
Section 324.40105 - Animals as Property of State; Taking of Animals to Be Regulated.
Section 324.40107a - Repealed. 2003, Act 242, Eff. Jan. 4, 2009.
Section 324.40108 - Interim Orders.
Section 324.40109a - Conduct in Another State; Prosecution, Punishment, or Penalty Prohibited.
Section 324.40110a - Open Season for Moose.
Section 324.40111a - Deer and Elk Feeding; Order; Definition.
Section 324.40113 - Artificial Light.
Section 324.40115 - Possession of Certain Game Killed in Collision With Motor Vehicle.
Section 324.40117 - Possession of Parts of Animal as Prima Facie Evidence of Violation.
Section 324.40118 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Additional Penalties.
Section 324.40120 - Michigan Big Game Trophy Records; Official Keeper; Recognition.