The bill amends section 43525c of the 1994 PA 451, which governs hunting regulations in Michigan, specifically focusing on pheasant hunting licenses. It establishes that individuals aged 18 and older must obtain a current annual pheasant hunting license, which costs $25, in addition to a base license. However, certain individuals are exempt from this requirement, including those hunting at licensed game bird preserves, on private land (with exceptions), on public land in the Upper Peninsula, or those holding specific lifetime licenses.

Additionally, the bill creates a pheasant subaccount within the game and fish protection account, where the fees collected from pheasant hunting licenses will be deposited. The state treasurer is responsible for managing this subaccount, including its investments and ensuring that funds do not lapse at the end of the fiscal year. The money in the subaccount is designated for costs associated with the purchase and release of live pheasants on state-owned land suitable for their habitat. The act is set to take immediate effect upon approval.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.43525
As Passed by the House: 324.43525
As Passed by the Senate: 324.43525
House Concurred Bill: 324.43525
Public Act: 324.43525
House Enrolled Bill: 324.43525