Natural resources: fishing; allowable catch per species and percentage quota for commercial fishing; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5802'26

Summary

The measure updates the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to clarify that fish in the Great Lakes are state property and to set up a system for yearly catch limits (quotas) for commercial species. It defines key terms, creates a licensing framework for commercial fishers, and gives the Department of Natural Resources authority to allocate those quotas. The changes impact commercial fishermen, fish dealers and the state agency that manages the fisheries.

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