Sec. 47905.
A person shall not willfully cut, tear, untie, remove, or in any manner injure, damage, molest, or destroy any net, rope, line, stake, anchor, or other property belonging to, in use, or to be used in any pond net or trap net or other net or nets and fixtures thereto belonging, lawfully set and used for the purpose of taking fish from any of the lakes or streams in this state or in any of the lakes or waters bordering upon this state. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both, and the person is liable civilly for all damages done willfully to the property to the legal owners or occupants of the property, to be recovered in an action of trespass in any court having jurisdiction in the county where the property is located.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 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-2-3 - Subchapter 3 Fisheries (324.44501...324.49103)
451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES - Aquatic Species (324.45101...324.49103)
451-1994-III-2-3-AQUATIC-SPECIES-479 - Part 479 Fisheries Contamination (324.47901...324.47905)
Section 324.47901 - Refuse From Fish Catch; Disposal.
Section 324.47902 - Nonresident Fishing License; Fee; Forfeiture; Disposition of Money Accrued.
Section 324.47903 - Dumping Into Waters Prohibited; Molesting of Nets.
Section 324.47904 - Violation of Part; Penalty.
Section 324.47905 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty; Civil Liability.