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MI Comp L § 287.131 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 284 of 1937 - Licensing Livestock Dealers (287.121 - 287.131)|Section 287.131 - Violation of Certain Sections or Act; Penalty; Action by Attorney General.

287.131 Violation of certain sections or act; penalty; action by attorney general.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) The court may allow the department to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees incurred in an action resulting in the imposition of a civil fine under subsection (1). Costs assessed and recovered under this subsection shall be paid to the state treasury and credited to the department for the enforcement of this act.  (3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (1), the director, upon finding that a person has violated this act or a rule promulgated under this act, may do any of the following:  (a) Issue a warning.  (b) Immediately summarily suspend use of equipment, a vehicle, or a facility with the opportunity for a hearing under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.  (c) Impose an administrative fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each violation after notice and an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.  (d) Issue an appearance ticket as described and authorized by sections 9c to 9g of chapter IV of the code of criminal procedure, 1927 PA 175, MCL 764.9c to 764.9g, for a violation of subsection (4).  (4) A person that violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not less than $300.00 or not more than $1,000.00, or both.  (5) The remedies and sanctions under this act are independent and cumulative. The use of a remedy or sanction under this act does not bar other lawful remedies and sanctions and does not limit criminal or civil liability. Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, the department may bring an action to do 1 or more of the following:  (a) Obtain a declaratory judgment that a method, act, or practice is a violation of this act.  (b) Obtain an injunction against a person who is engaging, or about to engage, in a method, act, or practice that violates this act.  (6) The director shall advise the attorney general of the failure of any person to pay an administrative or civil fine imposed under this section. The attorney general shall bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the fine and costs and fees, including attorney fees. Civil fines and administrative fines collected shall be paid to the state treasury and credited to the department for the enforcement of this act. History: 1937, Act 284, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 287.131 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 317, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
MI Comp L § 287.221 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 122 of 1883 - Branding Livestock (287.221 - 287.223)|Section 287.221 - Adoption of Brand; Application; Earmark, Tattoo, or Vaccination Mark; Identification Number; Assignment and Recordation; Approval of Brand.

287.221 Adoption of brand; application; earmark, tattoo, or vaccination mark; identification number; assignment and recordation; approval of brand. Sec. 1.  A person who has cattle, horses, hogs, sheep, or goats may adopt a brand by applying to the secretary of state. The brand shall not be an earmark, tattoo, or vaccination mark. The secretary of state shall assign each brand an identification number and shall record the brand and number. The secretary of state shall not approve a brand unless the brand is different from all other valid brands. History: 1883, Act 122, Imd. Eff. May 25, 1883 ;-- How. 2074a ;-- CL 1897, 5660 ;-- CL 1915, 7350 ;-- CL 1929, 5290 ;-- CL 1948, 287.221 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 52, Eff. Oct. 1, 1982
MI Comp L § 287.222 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 122 of 1883 - Branding Livestock (287.221 - 287.223)|Section 287.222 - Placement and Size of Brand.

287.222 Placement and size of brand. Sec. 2.  A brand shall be placed in a conspicuous location on the livestock. A brand placed on cattle shall be at least 3 inches high and on horses, hogs, sheep, or goats shall be at least 2 inches high. History: 1883, Act 122, Imd. Eff. May 25, 1883 ;-- How. 2074b ;-- CL 1897, 5661 ;-- CL 1915, 7351 ;-- CL 1929, 5291 ;-- CL 1948, 287.222 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 52, Eff. Oct. 1, 1982
MI Comp L § 287.223 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 122 of 1883 - Branding Livestock (287.221 - 287.223)|Section 287.223 - Duration of Original Brand; Renewal and Transfer; Application Forms and Fees; Disposition of Fees.

287.223 Duration of original brand; renewal and transfer; application forms and fees; disposition of fees. Sec. 3.  (1) An original brand shall be issued for 10 years and may be renewed for 10-year periods. Application for renewal shall be made within 90 days of the date of expiration.  (2) A brand may be transferred and is valid for 5 years from the date of transfer. A transferred brand may be renewed for 10-year periods.  (3) Application for an original brand or for renewal or transfer of a brand shall be made on forms prescribed by the secretary of state.  (4) An application shall be accompanied by a fee of $50.00 for an original brand, $20.00 for renewal of a brand, and $10.00 for transfer of a brand.  (5) Fees collected by the secretary of state under this act shall be credited to the general fund. History: Add. 1982, Act 52, Eff. Oct. 1, 1982 Compiler's Notes: Former section 3 of this act was not compiled.
MI Comp L § 287.251 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 308 of 1976 - Disposal of Livestock (287.251 - 287.258)|Section 287.251 - Definitions.

 ***** 287.251 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL EXPIRATION: See 287.258 ***** 287.251 Definitions. Sec. 1.  As used in this act:  (a) "Department" means the department of natural resources.  (b) "Director" means the director of the department of natural resources.  (c) "Livestock" means cattle, swine, sheep, goats, or poultry located in this state.  (d) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other legal entity. History: 1976, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 28, 1976 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of natural resources and environment to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2011-1, compiled at MCL 324.99921.
MI Comp L § 287.252 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 308 of 1976 - Disposal of Livestock (287.251 - 287.258)|Section 287.252 - Selection and Preparation of Site for Disposal of Livestock.

 ***** 287.252 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL EXPIRATION: See 287.258 ***** 287.252 Selection and preparation of site for disposal of livestock. Sec. 2.  The director shall select and prepare a site for the disposal of livestock pursuant to this act. History: 1976, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 28, 1976
MI Comp L § 287.253 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 308 of 1976 - Disposal of Livestock (287.251 - 287.258)|Section 287.253 - Conditions for Receiving and Disposing of Livestock.

 ***** 287.253 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL EXPIRATION: See 287.258 ***** 287.253 Conditions for receiving and disposing of livestock. Sec. 3.  The director shall receive and dispose of livestock owned by a person who voluntarily wishes to dispose of the livestock at the site selected by the director under section 2, subject to the following conditions:  (a) That the owner of the livestock assumes all responsibility and costs incurred in transporting the livestock to the site.  (b) That the owner of the livestock acknowledges in writing that acceptance of the livestock by the department for disposal pursuant to this act does not imply condemnation of the livestock by the state, nor in any way admits liability of the state to the owner or to any other person. History: 1976, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 28, 1976
MI Comp L § 287.254 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 308 of 1976 - Disposal of Livestock (287.251 - 287.258)|Section 287.254 - Availability of Site; Notice.

 ***** 287.254 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL EXPIRATION: See 287.258 ***** 287.254 Availability of site; notice. Sec. 4.  The site shall be available for the voluntary disposal of livestock pursuant to this act for a period not to exceed 60 days from the opening of the site. The director shall cause to be printed not less than 5 days before the opening of the site in papers of general circulation in agricultural communities in the state, notice of the location of the site and the dates and times during which the site will be available for the voluntary disposal of livestock. History: 1976, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 28, 1976
MI Comp L § 287.255 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 308 of 1976 - Disposal of Livestock (287.251 - 287.258)|Section 287.255 - Contracts.

 ***** 287.255 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL EXPIRATION: See 287.258 ***** 287.255 Contracts. Sec. 5.  The department may enter into contracts with state agencies, local units, public agencies, private agencies, organizations, or persons incidental to the performance of its duties under this act. History: 1976, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 28, 1976
MI Comp L § 287.256 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 308 of 1976 - Disposal of Livestock (287.251 - 287.258)|Section 287.256 - Reimbursement of Owner for Livestock.

 ***** 287.256 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL EXPIRATION: See 287.258 ***** 287.256 Reimbursement of owner for livestock. Sec. 6.  This act does not obligate the state to reimburse the owner for any livestock disposed of under this act. History: 1976, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 28, 1976
MI Comp L § 287.257 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 308 of 1976 - Disposal of Livestock (287.251 - 287.258)|Section 287.257 - Appropriation.

 ***** 287.257 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL EXPIRATION: See 287.258 ***** 287.257 Appropriation. Sec. 7.  There is appropriated to the department for the 1975-76 fiscal year $250,000.00, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for purposes of carrying out this act. History: 1976, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 28, 1976
MI Comp L § 287.258 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 308 of 1976 - Disposal of Livestock (287.251 - 287.258)|Section 287.258 - Expiration of Act.

 ***** 287.258 THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL EXPIRATION: See 287.258 ***** 287.258 Expiration of act. Sec. 8.  This act shall expire at such time as the purposes of this act have been accomplished. History: 1976, Act 308, Imd. Eff. Oct. 28, 1976 Compiler's Notes: As to validity of enactment of “sunset provision” under Const 1963, art 4, § 24, see OAG, 1987-1988, No 6438 (May 21, 1987).
MI Comp L § 287.261 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.261 - Short Title; Definitions.

287.261 Short title; definitions. Sec. 1.  (1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "dog law of 1919".  (2) For the purpose of this act:  (a) "Livestock" means horses, stallions, colts, geldings, mares, sheep, rams, lambs, bulls, bullocks, steers, heifers, cows, calves, mules, jacks, jennets, burros, goats, kids and swine, and fur-bearing animals being raised in captivity.  (b) "Poultry" means all domestic fowl, ornamental birds, and game birds possessed or being reared under authority of a breeder's license pursuant to part 427 (breeders and dealers) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being sections 324.42701 to 324.42714 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (c) "Owner" when applied to the proprietorship of a dog means every person having a right of property in the dog, and every person who keeps or harbors the dog or has it in his care, and every person who permits the dog to remain on or about any premises occupied by him.  (d) "Kennel" means any establishment wherein or whereon dogs are kept for the purpose of breeding, sale, or sporting purposes.  (e) "Law enforcement officer" means any person employed or elected by the people of the state, or by any municipality, county, or township, whose duty it is to preserve peace or to make arrests or to enforce the law, and includes conservation officers and members of the state police.  (f) "Hunting" means allowing a dog to range freely within sight or sound of its owner while in the course of hunting legal game or an unprotected animal. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 5245 ;-- CL 1948, 287.261 ;-- Am. 1959, Act 42, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 1973, Act 32, Imd. Eff. June 14, 1973 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 63, Imd. Eff. Feb. 26, 1996
MI Comp L § 287.262 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.262 - Dogs; Licensing, Tags, Leashes.

287.262 Dogs; licensing, tags, leashes. Sec. 2.  It shall be unlawful for any person to own any dog 6 months old or over, unless the dog is licensed as hereinafter provided, or to own any dog 6 months old or over that does not at all times wear a collar with a tag approved by the director of agriculture, attached as hereinafter provided, except when engaged in lawful hunting accompanied by its owner or custodian; or for any owner of any female dog to permit the female dog to go beyond the premises of such owner when she is in heat, unless the female dog is held properly in leash; or for any person except the owner or authorized agent, to remove any license tag from a dog; or for any owner to allow any dog, except working dogs such as leader dogs, guard dogs, farm dogs, hunting dogs, and other such dogs, when accompanied by their owner or his authorized agent, while actively engaged in activities for which such dogs are trained, to stray unless held properly in leash. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- Am. 1925, Act 322, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 5246 ;-- CL 1948, 287.262 ;-- Am. 1951, Act 173, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1951 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.263 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.263 - Repealed. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970.

287.263 Repealed. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to confinement of dog at night.
MI Comp L § 287.264 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.264 - Supervision and Enforcement.

287.264 Supervision and enforcement. Sec. 4.  The state livestock sanitary commission shall have the general supervision over the licensing and regulation of dogs and the protection of livestock and poultry from dogs, and may employ all proper means for the enforcement of this act and all police officers of the state, county, municipality or township shall be at its disposal for that purpose. An animal control officer or a law enforcement officer of the state shall issue a citation, summons or appearance ticket for a violation of this act. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 5248 ;-- CL 1948, 287.264 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 349, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1973
MI Comp L § 287.265 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.265 - Tags, Blanks and License Forms.

287.265 Tags, blanks and license forms. Sec. 5.  It shall be the duty of the state live stock sanitary commission to purchase from time to time, as may be necessary, a sufficient number of tags for the state of Michigan, which tags shall be purchased from such commission by the treasurers of the counties as the same may be needed to comply with the provisions of this act. Such tags shall be sold at cost to the said treasurers. The state treasurer is hereby authorized to advance to the said commission, out of any funds of the state, such sum of money as may be necessary from time to time to pay for the tags so purchased by the state live stock sanitary commission, which sum shall be repaid to the state treasurer from the money collected from the county treasurers in payment for the tags. The said commission is hereby authorized to extend 30 days' credit to any county treasurer for tags so purchased. The commission shall also furnish to each county treasurer, on or before November fifteenth of each year, a book containing proper forms for issuing dog licenses required in his county, together with the necessary blanks for the use of the supervisors and assessors of such county; such books and blanks shall be furnished to said commission by the board of state auditors without cost to said commission. The tags required by this act shall be not more than 1 1/2 inches in length and uniform in shape throughout the state, the general shape of which shall be changed from year to year; such tags shall have impressed upon them the calendar year for which they are issued and shall bear the name of the county issuing them and shall be numbered consecutively. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 5249 ;-- CL 1948, 287.265
MI Comp L § 287.266a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.266a - Repealed. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970.

287.266a Repealed. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to proof of vaccination for rabies.
MI Comp L § 287.267 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.267 - Dog License; Tag, Approval; Kept on Dog.

287.267 Dog license; tag, approval; kept on dog. Sec. 7.  The county treasurer shall then deliver to said owner a license and also 1 of the tags approved by the director of agriculture, before mentioned, such tag to be affixed to a substantial collar to be furnished by the owner, which with the tag attached, shall at all times be kept on the dog for which the license is issued, except when such dog is engaged in lawful hunting accompanied by its owner or custodian. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 5251 ;-- CL 1948, 287.267 ;-- Am. 1951, Act 173, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1951
MI Comp L § 287.268 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.268 - Dog License; Unlicensed and Young Dogs; Application; Fee After Certain Date.

287.268 Dog license; unlicensed and young dogs; application; fee after certain date. Sec. 8.  A person who becomes owner of a dog that is 4 or more months old and that is not already licensed shall apply for a license within 30 days. A person who owns a dog that will become 4 months old and that is not already licensed shall apply for a license within 30 days after the dog becomes 4 months old. In a county in which section 6(2) or section 6(3)(a) applies, if a person applies for an annual license under this subsection after July 10 of a calendar year, the license fee shall be 1/2 the fee provided for under section 6. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- Am. 1925, Act 322, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 5252 ;-- CL 1948, 287.268 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 390, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1998 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 438, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2001
MI Comp L § 287.269 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.269 - Dog License; Contents.

287.269 Dog license; contents. Sec. 9.  Each dog license issued under this act shall display all of the following:  (a) An expiration date. Subject to section 6(4), the expiration date for a license issued under section 6(2) or 6(3)(b) shall be 1 year after the date on or before which the license was required to be obtained under section 6, and for a license issued under section 6(3)(a) or 6(3)(c) shall be 1 year or 3 years after that date. Subject to section 6(4), the expiration date of a license issued under section 6(3)(d), (e), or (f) shall be the earlier of the following:  (i) One year or 3 years, as applicable, after the date on which the license was required to be obtained.  (ii) The expiration date of the dog's rabies vaccination.  (b) A serial number corresponding to the number on the metal tag furnished to the owner.  (c) The name of the county issuing the license.  (d) A full description of the dog licensed. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 5253 ;-- CL 1948, 287.269 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 390, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1998 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 438, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2001
MI Comp L § 287.269a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.269a - Production of Proof of License.

287.269a Production of proof of license. Sec. 9a.  A person who owns or harbors a dog shall produce proof of a valid dog license upon request of a person who is authorized to enforce this act. History: Add. 1972, Act 349, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1973
MI Comp L § 287.270a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.270a - Repealed. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970.

287.270a Repealed. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to vaccination of dog sold by licensed kennel.
MI Comp L § 287.270b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.270b - Kennel Licensing Ordinance.

287.270b Kennel licensing ordinance. Sec. 10b.  Any city, township or village having in its employment a full-time animal control officer may adopt an ordinance providing for the issuance of kennel licenses by the animal control officer on the same terms, conditions and fees as is provided in section 10. Upon the adoption of the ordinance the city, township or village shall be excepted from the provisions of sections 10 and 11 of this act. History: Add. 1966, Act 132, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 349, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 1973
MI Comp L § 287.271 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.271 - Rules Governing Kennel Dogs.

287.271 Rules governing kennel dogs. Sec. 11.  The licensee of a kennel shall, at all times, keep 1 of such tags attached to a collar on each dog 4 months old or over kept by him under a kennel license. No dog bearing a kennel tag shall be permitted to stray or be taken anywhere outside the limits of the kennel. This section does not prohibit the taking of dogs having a kennel license outside the limits of the kennel temporarily and in leash, nor does it prohibit the taking of such dogs out of the kennel temporarily for the purpose of hunting, breeding, trial or show. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 5255 ;-- CL 1948, 287.271
MI Comp L § 287.272 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)|Section 287.272 - Lost Tags.

287.272 Lost tags. Sec. 12.  If any dog tag is lost, it shall be replaced without cost by the county treasurer, upon application by the owner of the dog, and upon production of such license and a sworn statement of the facts regarding the loss of such tag. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 5256 ;-- CL 1948, 287.272