Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-459 - Part 459 Propagation of Game Fish in Private Waters (324.45901...324.45908)
Section 324.45908 - Violation of Part or Rules as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Suspension or Revocation of License.

Sec. 45908.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who violates this part or the rules promulgated under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both. In addition to the penalty, any license issued under this part may be revoked.
(2) A person who knowingly violates section 45906 or a rule promulgated under section 45906 with respect to a genetically engineered fish or with respect to any fish species that is not naturalized in this state is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both. In addition, any license issued to the person under this part may be revoked, and the person is liable for damages to natural resources resulting from the violation, including, but not limited to, costs incurred to prevent or minimize such damages.
(3) Any license issued under this part may be suspended or revoked by the department after a hearing, upon reasonable notice, when any of the operations under it fail to comply with the requirements of this part or the rules promulgated under this part. Whenever any license is suspended or revoked, the fish held under the license shall be disposed of only in a manner approved by the department.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 270, Eff. Mar. 30, 2004 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA

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