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House passes bill requiring DNR to get warrant or permission before entering most private land
Summary
The Michigan House passed House Bill 4073, an amendment to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act that would generally require the Department of Natural Resources to obtain a warrant or permission before entering private property except in exigent circumstances.
LANSING — The Michigan House of Representatives on Nov. 4 passed House Bill 4073, an amendment to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act that would generally require the Department of Natural Resources to obtain a warrant or the property owner’s permission before entering private property, unless exigent circumstances apply.
Supporters said the measure restores constitutional protections for private-property owners. Representative Preston, the bill’s…
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