2004 House Bill 5681 ↩

Senate Roll Call 375: Passed

To increase the penalties for the destruction of vegetation or property in Mackinac Island state park. The penalties would be increased from a maximum of 60 days in jail and a $50 fine to 90 days and a $500 fine. Triple damages would be authorized in civil prosecutions. The bill applies to a person who cuts, peels, damages, destroys, or removes a tree or other vegetation on state property on the island. It also increases the fine for operating a motor vehicle on the island, and requires the operator of a motor vehicle that falls under the exceptions to the motor vehicle ban (such as those used for construction) to get a permit before operating the vehicle.