Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-III-2-1-WILDLIFE-CONSERVATION-401 - Part 401 Wildlife Conservation (324.40101...324.40120)
Section 324.40117 - Possession of Parts of Animal as Prima Facie Evidence of Violation.

Sec. 40117.
In a prosecution for a violation of this part or an order or interim order issued under this part, the possession of the parts of any game or protected animal, except when the taking is permitted by this part, is prima facie evidence that the animal was taken in violation of this part by the person possessing the animal.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 347, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 2000 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA

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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 324.40106 - Game or Protected Animal; Taking, Releasing, Transporting, Selling, Buying, or Possessing; Construction of Section.

Section 324.40107 - Management of Animals; Orders of Department; Procedures for Exercising Power; Revision of Order; Filing Orders to Take Place of Former 1929 Pa 286; Filing and Effective Date of Orders.

Section 324.40107a - Repealed. 2003, Act 242, Eff. Jan. 4, 2009.

Section 324.40107b - Taking of Live Raptors for Use in Falconry; Order; Establishment of Season; Scope of Section.

Section 324.40107c - Control and Management of Double-Crested Cormorants; Administration of Program; Organization of States; Funds.

Section 324.40107d - Control and Management of Double-Crested Cormorants; Administration of Program; Organization of States; Funds.

Section 324.40108 - Interim Orders.

Section 324.40109 - Transportation of Game; Identification of Sex and Species; Tagging; Section Inapplicable to Skins, Pelts, and Hides.

Section 324.40109a - Conduct in Another State; Prosecution, Punishment, or Penalty Prohibited.

Section 324.40110 - Designation of Species as Game; Establishment of First Open Season; Removal From List; Orders; Definitions.

Section 324.40110a - Open Season for Moose.

Section 324.40110b - Legislative Findings and Declaration; Establishment of First Open Season for Wolf.

Section 324.40111 - Taking Animal From in or Upon Vehicle; Transporting or Possessing Firearm in or Upon Vehicle; Person With Disability; Transporting or Possessing Unloaded Firearm in or Upon Vehicle on Sporting Clays Range; Individual Holding Permi...

Section 324.40111a - Deer and Elk Feeding; Order; Definition.

Section 324.40111c - Use of Tranquilizer Propelled From Bow or Firearm; Use of Unmanned Vehicle or Device; Prohibitions.

Section 324.40112 - Obstructing or Interfering in Lawful Taking of Animals or Fish; Prohibited Conduct; Petition; Injunction; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalties; Section Inapplicable to Peace Officer.

Section 324.40113 - Artificial Light.

Section 324.40113a - Legislative Findings and Declarations; Taking of Game; Issuance of Orders; Right to Hunt, Fish, and Take Game.

Section 324.40114 - Permits or Licenses; Issuance to Individual Who Is Paraplegic, Amputee, or Permanently Disabled; Taking of Game With Modified Bow; Permits for Additional Activities; Activities Not Considered Hunting; Suspension, Revocation, Annul...

Section 324.40115 - Possession of Certain Game Killed in Collision With Motor Vehicle.

Section 324.40116 - Hunter Orange or Other Authorized Color; Exceptions; Noncompliance Not as Evidence of Contributory Negligence; Review and Determination by Commission; "Hunter Orange" and "Hunter Pink" Defined.

Section 324.40117 - Possession of Parts of Animal as Prima Facie Evidence of Violation.

Section 324.40118 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Additional Penalties.

Section 324.40119 - Reimbursement of State for Value of Game or Protected Animal; Restitution for Illegal Killing, Possessing, Purchasing, or Selling Antlered White-Tailed Deer, Antlered Elk, Antlered Moose, and Turkey With Beard; Forfeiture; Default...

Section 324.40120 - Michigan Big Game Trophy Records; Official Keeper; Recognition.