The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451) by updating definitions and clarifying terms related to wildlife management and conservation. Key changes include the replacement of "his or her" with "the director's" in the definition of "Department," and the introduction of the term "UP commission" to refer to the Upper Peninsula natural resources commission. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "rule" to specify that it must be promulgated "in accordance with" the administrative procedures act, rather than "pursuant to."

Further amendments include the clarification of terms related to wildlife, such as "game," which now explicitly includes species designated by the UP commission or the commission, and the definition of "protected animal," which must not be taken. The bill also outlines specific exclusions for deer or elk feeding and provides a more detailed definition of "firearm." The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of three related bills in the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.301