Title 287, ANIMAL INDUSTRY

Sec. 3. A person shall not do any of the following: (a) Own or possess a large carnivore except in compliance with this act. (b) Except as provided in section 22, breed a large carnivore. (c) Transfer ownership or possession of or receive a transfer of ownership or possession of …

Sec. 4. (1) A person shall not possess 1 or more large carnivores unless all of the following apply: (a) The person owns the large carnivores. (b) The person was in possession of those individual large carnivores on the effective date of this act. (c) The person applies for a per…

Sec. 5. The owner of a large carnivore shall have an identification number placed in the large carnivore via subcutaneous microchip, at the expense of the owner, by or under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Sec. 6. (1) A large carnivore shall not be tethered outdoors, such as on a leash or chain, or allowed to run at-large. Except as provided in this section or section 7, a large carnivore shall be constantly kept in a facility that meets all of the following requirements: (a) Is su…

Sec. 7. A person lawfully in possession of a large carnivore under this act may transport the large carnivore in a vehicle. A person transporting a large carnivore in a vehicle shall comply with the standards in International Air Transport Ass'n., Live Animal Regulations (26th ed…

Sec. 8. A person shall not export or attempt to export a large carnivore to another state or country unless all of the following requirements are met: (a) The import and possession of the large carnivore are lawful in the other state or country. (b) The destination and proposed n…

Sec. 9. (1) If a large carnivore potentially exposes a human to rabies by any penetration of the skin by teeth, any scratch that causes penetration of the skin, any abrasion that causes penetration of the skin, or contamination of open wounds or mucous membranes with saliva or ot…

Sec. 10. If a large carnivore potentially exposes a human, livestock, or a mammalian pet to rabies by any means identified in this section, the large carnivore shall be humanely euthanized by a veterinarian. The large carnivore shall be immediately examined for rabies in the mann…

Sec. 11. (1) A law enforcement officer or other person may kill a large carnivore if the person sees the large carnivore chasing, attacking, injuring, or killing either of the following: (a) A human. (b) Livestock, poultry, or a mammalian pet. (2) A law enforcement officer may ki…

Sec. 12. (1) The owner of a large carnivore is liable in a civil action for the death or injury of a human and for property damage, including, but not limited to, the death or injury of another animal, caused by the large carnivore. This act does not limit the common law liabilit…

Sec. 13. (1) A facility is subject to inspection at reasonable hours by a law enforcement officer to ensure compliance with this act. (2) If there is probable cause to believe that this act is being violated, a law enforcement officer shall do 1 of the following: (a) Issue to the…

Sec. 14. (1) If there is probable cause to believe this act is being violated, a law enforcement officer may give notice of the violation in writing to the owner of the large carnivore. The notice shall identify the violation and include a copy of this act. (2) Not more than 30 d…

Sec. 15. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor. The person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250.00 or more than $1,000.00, plus costs of prosecution. However, a person who fails to obtain a permit as required by this…

Sec. 16. (1) If a person who owns or possesses a large carnivore violates this act, that large carnivore and any other large carnivore owned by that person are subject to civil forfeiture. (2) The prosecuting attorney in an action under section 15 may file a petition requesting t…

Sec. 17. (1) A law enforcement officer shall seize a large carnivore pursuant to an order of seizure issued by the court having jurisdiction over the large carnivore upon a showing of probable cause that the large carnivore is subject to forfeiture under section 16(1). (2) A larg…

Sec. 18. (1) A law enforcement officer may return a seized large carnivore to the owner of the large carnivore if the law enforcement officer is satisfied that the conditions resulting in the seizure have been corrected. If the large carnivore was seized pursuant to process issue…

Sec. 19. (1) The owner of a large carnivore may file a motion with the court having jurisdiction to return the large carnivore on the grounds that the large carnivore was illegally seized or that the large carnivore is not subject to forfeiture under this act. The court shall hea…

Sec. 20. (1) A law enforcement officer shall return a seized large carnivore to the owner of the large carnivore within 7 days after the occurrence of any of the following: (a) The failure to issue a warrant against the owner of the large carnivore for committing a misdemeanor un…

Sec. 21. (1) A local unit may adopt an ordinance governing large carnivores that is more restrictive than this act. (2) The requirements of this act are in addition to any other requirements governing a large carnivore under state and federal law.

Sec. 22. (1) Sections 4, 5, and 6 do not apply to any of the following: (a) A person who is licensed or approved by the department of natural resources of this state or by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the United States Department of the Interior. This subdivisio…

Sec. 22a. (1) Subject to section 22b, a person that meets all of the following requirements may apply to the department for a breeding license to breed large carnivores: (a) Is conducting a for-profit or nonprofit business, if the primary purpose of that business is the presentat…

Sec. 22b. (1) The application for a license to breed large carnivores must be on a form prescribed by the department and must contain both of the following: (a) The name, address, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the person applying and, if the person applying is …

Sec. 22c. (1) A person who holds a breeding license granted under section 22b shall do all of the following: (a) Ensure that a facility in which a large carnivore is housed is adequately lit and free of clutter. Service doors must be clearly marked and in good working condition, …

Sec. 23. The department shall provide each pet shop, animal control shelter, and animal protection shelter with information on the requirements of this act.

Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) "Agent" means a person that buys, receives, sells, exchanges, negotiates, or solicits the sale, resale, exchange, or transfer of 1 or more animals for or on behalf of another person. (b) "Animals" or "livestock" includes horses, ponies, mules, cat…

Sec. 2. A dealer, broker, agent, or livestock trucker shall not engage in or carry on the business of buying, receiving, selling, exchanging, transporting, negotiating, or soliciting the sale, resale, exchange, transportation, or transfer of any animals within the state unless th…

Sec. 3. (1) A person that wants to obtain a license under this act to act as a dealer, broker, agent, or livestock trucker, or to operate a livestock auction, buying station, or collection point shall submit to the department an application for a license. The application must sta…

Sec. 3a. Each licensee operating a livestock auction or buying station, in addition to providing a bond as required by this act, shall maintain a "producers' proceeds account". Within 7 calendar days following each livestock auction, the licensee shall deposit in the producers' p…

Sec. 4. If a person fails or refuses to comply with this act, the department may refuse to issue a license or may suspend or revoke the license held by the licensee. Before refusing, suspending, or revoking the license, the department shall give written notice of a hearing to be …

Sec. 5. Every dealer, broker, livestock trucker, or agent licensed under this act and carrying on or conducting business under the license shall at all times keep in or at the place of business or in each vehicle used by the licensee for the purpose of transporting livestock a co…

Sec. 6. (1) Each dealer, broker, livestock trucker, or agent leasing, renting, operating, or owning any livestock yards, pens, premises, or vehicles in which animals are quartered, fed, held, or transported shall keep the yards, premises, or vehicles properly cleaned, disinfected…

Sec. 7. (1) For the purpose of preventing the spread of infection or communicable diseases of livestock, all animals sold, transferred, or exchanged from any yards or premises by any dealer, broker, or agent may be inspected by the director. The director may prescribe the proper …

Sec. 7a. (1) A licensee shall not transport nonambulatory livestock to a livestock auction, collection point, or buying station. Livestock that become nonambulatory in transport, or while present at a livestock auction, collection point, or buying station shall be humanely euthan…

Sec. 8. (1) The director may inspect the records of any licensee at any time to determine the origin and destination of any livestock handled by the licensee and to determine if any provisions of this act or the rules promulgated under this act, or requirements for importation of…

Sec. 9. The department is authorized to formulate, adopt, promulgate and enforce rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this act.

Sec. 11. (1) A person that violates section 2 may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $1,000.00. Each day of continuing violation is a separate violation. However, a person shall not be subject to a civil fine totaling more than $25,000.00. (2) Th…

Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) "Adoption" means a transfer of ownership, with or without remuneration, of an animal from an animal control shelter or animal protection shelter to an individual for the purpose of being a companion animal for that individual. As used in this subd…

Sec. 2. (1) The department may promulgate rules to accomplish the purposes of this act and to establish minimum standards for the housing, care, and handling of animals to insure the humane care and handling of animals. The department may also promulgate rules to establish minimu…

Sec. 3. No person shall operate a pet shop unless he has first received a license from the department of agriculture under the provisions of this act.

Sec. 4. (1) Applications for pet shop licenses must be on a form as provided or made available by the director. Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2012, the director shall issue pet shop licenses for a term of 1 year beginning January 1 of each year. After September …

Sec. 5. The director of agriculture shall not issue a license to operate a pet shop until he has inspected the premises to assure that it complies with the provisions of this act and the rules of the department of agriculture.

Sec. 5a. (1) A person who operates a pet shop shall not import or cause to be imported into this state a dog or cat that is less than 8 weeks old. A person who operates an animal control shelter or an animal protection shelter shall not import or cause to be imported into this st…

Sec. 6. (1) A municipality shall not operate an animal control shelter unless the animal control shelter is registered with the department. (2) A society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or any other person shall not operate an animal protection shelter unless the shelter…

Sec. 7. Application for registration of an animal control shelter, an animal protection shelter, or a large-scale dog breeding kennel shall be on a form prescribed by the director.

Sec. 8. The department shall not register an animal control shelter or animal protection shelter unless the department first inspects it to ensure that it complies with this act and the rules promulgated under this act.

Sec. 8a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an animal control shelter or animal protection shelter shall not permit a person to adopt a dog, cat, or ferret that has not been altered, unless that person has entered into a contract for the alteration of the dog, cat,…