The Michigan DNR is internet hosting a public listening to to debate a proposed update to a rule relating to leashed and off-leashed dogs on state-managed land.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is internet hosting the general public listening to on Thursday, Oct. 19. The listening to shall be relating to proposed language updates to a rule governing using leashed and off-leashed dogs on state-managed land.
The DNR mentioned the proposed modification is meant to update the language of the rule so it displays its unique objective and to cut back confusion for individuals who use state-managed land and legislation enforcement.
Leashed canine rule adjustments
According to the DNR, the draft rule adjustments would do the next:
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Updating the terminology — “state owned land” — to “land under the control of the department.”
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Clarifying that dogs in an space designated as leash-free don’t must be leashed.
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Providing consistency relating to leash necessities throughout all land beneath management of the division
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Clarifying that dogs getting used within the following conditions, as authorised by the DNR, don’t must be leashed:
Public invited to attend listening to
The DNR mentioned the general public is welcome to attend the listening to.
The listening to is scheduled for two:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, within the Hutchinson Conference Room of Constitution Hall, 525 W. Allegan, in downtown Lansing, Michigan.
Visitors ought to enter on the east entrance of Constitution Hall and let the safety guard know they’re there for the general public listening to within the Hutchinson Conference Room.
Anyone who wants a particular lodging to take part within the listening to ought to name 517-284-6019.
How to submit feedback
Anyone who shouldn’t be in a position to attend the listening to, however nonetheless needs to share a remark can accomplish that by way of e-mail or mail.
Emails may be despatched to [email protected] and letters may be despatched to the Department of Natural Resources, Legislative and Legal Affairs Office, ATTN: Legal Policy Specialist, PO Box 30028, Lansing, MI 48909-7528.
Public suggestions shall be accepted by means of 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.
Final draft rule
A ultimate draft rule shall be despatched to the Administrative Rules Division within the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules after the general public listening to and remark interval have ended.
After the assessment, the foundations shall be despatched to the Legislative Service Bureau for certification. Next, the Administrative Rules Division will ship the ultimate draft rule to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, the place the ultimate draft rule should sit for 15 session days, earlier than transmitting to the Secretary of State’s Office of the Great Seal.
The rule will turn out to be efficient instantly when it has been filed with the Office of the Great Seal.
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