THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.236b Computer-assisted shooting; prohibited conduct; definitions. Sec. 236b.

(1) A person in this state shall not do any of the following: (a) Engage in computer-assisted shooting. (b) Provide or operate, with or without remuneration, facilities for computer-assisted shooting. (c) Provide or offer to provide, with or without remuneration, equipment specially adapted for computer-assisted shooting. This subdivision does not prohibit providing or offering to provide any of the following: (i) General-purpose equipment, including a computer, a camera, fencing, building materials, or a bow or crossbow. (ii) General-purpose computer software, including an operating system and communications programs. (iii) General telecommunications hardware or networking services for computers, including adapters, modems, servers, routers, and other facilities associated with internet access. (d) Provide or offer to provide, with or without remuneration, an animal for computer-assisted shooting. (2) As used in this section: (a) "Computer-assisted shooting" means the use of a computer or any other device, equipment, or software to remotely control the aiming and discharge of a bow or crossbow to kill an animal, whether or not the animal is located in this state. (b) "Facilities for computer-assisted remote shooting" includes real property and improvements on the property associated with computer-assisted shooting, such as hunting blinds, offices, and rooms equipped to facilitate computer-assisted shooting.

History: Add. 2005, Act 111, Imd. Eff. Sept. 22, 2005

Analysis of Michigan Penal Code Section 236b

The provided excerpt is from Act 328 of 1931, which contains Section 236b of the Michigan Penal Code. This section addresses the prohibition and definition of computer-assisted shooting, outlining prohibited conduct and defining relevant terms.

Prohibited Conduct Related to Computer-Assisted Shooting

1. It is prohibited for any person in the state of Michigan to engage in computer-assisted shooting.
2. Providing or operating, with or without remuneration, facilities for computer-assisted shooting is also considered an offense.
3. Providing or offering to provide, with or without remuneration, equipment specially adapted for computer-assisted shooting is prohibited, except for general-purpose equipment and software as outlined in the following subdivisions:
   • (i) General-purpose equipment, including computers, cameras, fencing, building materials, or a bow or crossbow.
   • (ii) General-purpose computer software, including operating systems and communication programs.
   • (iii) General telecommunications hardware or networking services for computers, including adapters, modems, servers, routers, and internet access facilities.
4. Providing or offering to provide, with or without remuneration, an animal for computer-assisted shooting is also prohibited.

Definitions

1. "Computer-assisted shooting" refers to the use of a computer or any other device, equipment, or software to remotely control the aiming and discharge of a bow or crossbow for the purpose of killing an animal, regardless of the animal's location within or outside the state of Michigan.
2. "Facilities for computer-assisted remote shooting" encompass real property and improvements associated with computer-assisted shooting, such as hunting blinds, offices, and rooms equipped to facilitate computer-assisted shooting.

Section 236b was added to the Michigan Penal Code as part of Act 111 of 2005, and it remains in effect to this day.

Please note that legal interpretations and applications may vary. Therefore, it is advisable to consult legal professionals or refer to the complete and up-to-date version of the Michigan Penal Code for precise and current information.