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MI Comp L § 287.339 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 287 of 1969 - Pet Shops, Dog Pounds, and Animal Shelters (287.331 - 287.340)|Section 287.339 - Person Breeding His or Her Own Animals or Person Subject to MCL 287.381 to 287.395; Applicability of Act.

287.339 Person breeding his or her own animals or person subject to MCL 287.381 to 287.395; applicability of act.Sec. 9.  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the licensing and registration requirements of this act do not apply to a person who breeds his or her own animals or to a person subject to 1969 PA 224, MCL 287.381 to 287.395. The licensing and registration requirements of this act apply to a large-scale dog breeding kennel.   (2) Subsection (1) does not create an exemption from vaccination and licensing requirements under the dog law of 1919, 1919 PA 339, MCL 287.261 to 287.290, or from vaccination and handling requirements under 1994 PA 358, MCL 287.891 to 287.901.  (3) This act does not require the alteration of a dog, cat, or ferret being reclaimed from an animal control shelter or animal protection shelter by its owner unless a local government ordinance requires the alteration. History: 1969, Act 287, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1997, Act 7, Eff. Jan. 1, 1998 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 392, Eff. Mar. 29, 2017
MI Comp L § 287.339a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 287 of 1969 - Pet Shops, Dog Pounds, and Animal Shelters (287.331 - 287.340)|Section 287.339a - Animal Control Shelter or Animal Protection Shelter; Maintenance of Records.

287.339a Animal control shelter or animal protection shelter; maintenance of records. Sec. 9a.  An animal control shelter or animal protection shelter shall maintain written records on the total number of dogs, cats, and ferrets under 6 months of age, the total number of dogs, cats, and ferrets 6 months of age and older, and all other animals received, returned to owners, adopted to new owners, sold, or transferred with or without remuneration to any person, the number of adopted dogs, cats, and ferrets that were altered, the number of adopted dogs, cats, and ferrets that were not altered, and the number of dogs, cats, and ferrets euthanized annually, and shall annually provide a copy of these statistics to the department, by March 31 of the year following the year for which the statistics were compiled. History: Add. 1997, Act 7, Eff. Jan. 1, 1998
MI Comp L § 287.339b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 287 of 1969 - Pet Shops, Dog Pounds, and Animal Shelters (287.331 - 287.340)|Section 287.339b - Violation of Act or Rule; Sanctions; Court Action or Order.

287.339b Violation of act or rule; sanctions; court action or order.Sec. 9b.  (1) If a person violates this act or a rule promulgated under this act, the director, after notice and an opportunity for an evidentiary hearing under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, may do either or both of the following:  (a) Suspend or revoke a license or registration issued to the person under this act.  (b) Impose an administrative fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each violation. The director shall advise the attorney general of the failure of a person to pay an administrative fine under this section. The attorney general shall bring a civil action to recover the administrative fine and costs and fees. The administrative fine shall be deposited in the agriculture licensing and inspection fees fund created in section 9 of the insect pest and plant disease act, 1931 PA 189, MCL 286.209.  (2) In addition to any other action authorized by this act, the director may bring an action to do 1 or more of the following:  (a) Obtain a declaratory judgment that a method, act, or practice is in 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.  (3) If a person fails to comply with a contract for the alteration of a dog, cat, or ferret as required under section 8a, a court with appropriate jurisdiction may order transfer of ownership of the adopted animal only to 1 of the following:  (a) The facility from which the animal was adopted.  (b) A veterinarian, animal control shelter, or animal protection shelter willing to accept the animal and either humanely euthanize the animal or adopt the animal to an owner who agrees to have the animal altered. History: Add. 1997, Act 7, Eff. Jan. 1, 1998 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 79, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007
MI Comp L § 287.339c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 287 of 1969 - Pet Shops, Dog Pounds, and Animal Shelters (287.331 - 287.340)|Section 287.339c - Large-Scale Dog Breeding Kennel; Records.

287.339c Large-scale dog breeding kennel; records.Sec. 9c.  (1) A large-scale dog breeding kennel shall maintain current verifiable records for a period of at least 2 years. The records shall include all of the following information:  (a) The verified name and address of the person from whom the dog was acquired, where the dog was acquired, and the date that the dog was acquired.  (b) A description and identification of the dog, including the dog's identification information, color, breed, sex, alteration status, and approximate weight and age.  (c) The date and method of disposition of the dog. If the dog is adopted, transferred, or sold, the records shall also include the verified name and address of the person to whom the dog is adopted, transferred, or sold.  (d) The number of dogs on site daily at each physical location.  (e) The number of intact breeding adult female dogs on site daily at the physical location.  (f) Breeding records for each female intact dog that include the approximate date the dog was bred and the birth date and size of each litter during the time that the dog was at the physical location.  (2) A large-scale dog breeding kennel shall make the records required under subsection (1) available to the director or his or her representative on request. History: Add. 2016, Act 392, Eff. Mar. 29, 2017
MI Comp L § 287.339d (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 287 of 1969 - Pet Shops, Dog Pounds, and Animal Shelters (287.331 - 287.340)|Section 287.339d - Report.

287.339d Report.Sec. 9d.  No later than 18 months after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section and annually thereafter until September 30, 2019, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the senate and house standing committees on appropriations. The report required under this section shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following information:  (a) The number of registrations issued to large-scale dog breeding kennels under section 6(3).  (b) The approximate number of breeding animals housed at each large-scale dog breeding kennel described in subdivision (a).  (c) The number of inspections of large-scale dog breeding kennels performed by the department or a partner of the department.  (d) The number of complaints received regarding large-scale dog breeding kennels.  (e) The number of pending or assessed penalties arising from the complaints described in subdivision (d).  (f) Recommendations regarding all of the following:  (i) Department staffing levels.  (ii) Annual registration fees for large-scale dog breeding kennels.  (iii) Best practices for working with partners to assist in identifying and resolving noncompliant large-scale dog breeding kennels. History: Add. 2016, Act 392, Eff. Mar. 29, 2017
MI Comp L § 287.340 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 287 of 1969 - Pet Shops, Dog Pounds, and Animal Shelters (287.331 - 287.340)|Section 287.340 - Violations; Penalty.

287.340 Violations; penalty. Sec. 10.  Any person who violates the provisions of this act or any rule of the department of agriculture promulgated under the provisions of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1969, Act 287, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.351 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 73 of 1939 - Liability of Owner for Dog Bite (287.351 - 287.351)|Section 287.351 - Person Bitten by Dog; Liability of Owner.

287.351 Person bitten by dog; liability of owner. Sec. 1.  (1) If a dog bites a person, without provocation while the person is on public property, or lawfully on private property, including the property of the owner of the dog, the owner of the dog shall be liable for any damages suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness.  (2) A person is lawfully on the private property of the owner of the dog within the meaning of this act if the person is on the owner's property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him or her by the laws of this state or by the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or if the person is on the owner's property as an invitee or licensee of the person lawfully in possession of the property unless said person has gained lawful entry upon the premises for the purpose of an unlawful or criminal act. History: 1939, Act 73, Imd. Eff. May 4, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 287.351 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 142, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989
MI Comp L § 287.381 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.381 - Regulation of Dealers and Facilities Using Animals in Research; Definitions.

287.381 Regulation of dealers and facilities using animals in research; definitions. Sec. 1.  When used in this act:  (a) "Person" includes any individual, partnership, association or corporation.  (b) "Director" means the director of the department of agriculture.  (c) "Cat" means any live domestic cat (felis catus) for use or intended to be used for research, tests or experiments at research facilities.  (d) "Dog" means any live dog of the species canis familiaris for use or intended to be used for research tests or experiments at research facilities.  (e) "Research facility" means any school, hospital, laboratory, institution, organization or person that uses or intends to use dogs or cats in research, tests or experiments, and that (1) purchases or transports such animals, or (2) receives any funds from the state or local government or any agency or instrumentality thereof to finance its operations by means of grants, loans or otherwise.  (f) "Dealer" means any person who for compensation or profit delivers for transportation, transports, boards, buys or sells dogs or cats for research purposes and does not mean a person who breeds or raises dogs or cats for sale to a research facility. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.382 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.382 - License; Application, Fee.

287.382 License; application, fee. Sec. 2.  An application for a license shall be accompanied by a $25.00 fee to be deposited by the director into the general fund. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.383 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.383 - License; Issuance; Qualifications; “Good Moral Character” Defined.

287.383 License; issuance; qualifications; “good moral character” defined. Sec. 3.  (1) The director shall issue a license to an applicant after determining:  (a) The applicant or the officers and directors thereof are of good moral character.  (b) The applicant or any officer or director thereof has never been convicted of cruelty to animals or a violation of this act.  (c) An inspection has been made of the premises and the premises conform to this act and the rules of the agriculture commission, and are a suitable place in which to conduct the business.  (d) The business is to be conducted in a permanent structure or building.  (2) As used in subsection (1), "good moral character" means good moral character as defined and determined under Act No. 381 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, being sections 338.41 to 338.47 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 303, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1978
MI Comp L § 287.384 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.384 - Unlawful Sale or Transportation of Animals; Dealers' Licenses Needed.

287.384 Unlawful sale or transportation of animals; dealers' licenses needed. Sec. 4.  It shall be unlawful for any dealer to sell or offer to sell or to transport to any research facility any dog or cat, or to buy, sell, offer to buy or sell, transport or offer for transportation to another dealer under this act any such animal, unless and until such dealer shall have obtained a license from the director in accordance with this act and such rules as the director may prescribe pursuant to this act, and such license shall not have been suspended or revoked. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.385 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.385 - Rules; Promulgation.

287.385 Rules; promulgation. Sec. 5.  The director is authorized to promulgate rules in accordance with Act No. 88 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, being sections 24.71 to 24.80 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, and subject to Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of 1952, as amended, being sections 24.101 to 24.110 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, as are necessary to govern the handling of dogs and cats by dealers and research facilities, to promote their health, well-being and safety. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 Admin Rule: R 285.150.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 287.386 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.386 - Identification or Marking of Dogs and Cats.

287.386 Identification or marking of dogs and cats. Sec. 6.  All dogs and cats delivered for transportation, transported, purchased or sold to research facilities shall be marked or identified in such manner as the director may prescribe. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.387 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.387 - Records of Purchases, Sales, Transportation.

287.387 Records of purchases, sales, transportation. Sec. 7.  Research facilities and dealers shall make and keep such records with respect to their purchase, sale, transportation and handling of dogs and cats, as the director may prescribe. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.388 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.388 - Disposition of Dogs or Cats; Time; Notice; Record; Exceptions.

287.388 Disposition of dogs or cats; time; notice; record; exceptions. Sec. 8.  A dealer, a county, city, village, or township operating a dog pound or animal shelter shall not sell or otherwise dispose of a dog or cat within 4 days after its acquisition. If the dog or cat has a collar, license, or other evidence of ownership, the operator of the pound or shelter shall notify the owner in writing and disposition of the animal shall not be made within 7 days from the date of mailing the notice. Each operator of a pound or shelter shall be required to maintain a record on each identifiable dog or cat acquired, indicating a basic description of the animal, the date it was acquired and under what circumstances. The record shall also indicate the date of notice sent to the owner of an animal and subsequent disposition.  This section does not apply to animals which are sick or injured to the extent that the holding period would cause undue suffering, or to animals whose owners request immediate disposal. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1973, Act 31, Imd. Eff. June 14, 1973 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 132, Imd. Eff. May 29, 1974
MI Comp L § 287.389 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.389 - Sales by Public Auction or by Weight; Disposal of Unclaimed Dogs and Cats, Maximum Price.

287.389 Sales by public auction or by weight; disposal of unclaimed dogs and cats, maximum price. Sec. 9.  Dogs and cats shall not be offered for sale or sold to a research facility at public auction or by weight; or purchased by a research facility at public auction or by weight. A research facility shall not purchase any dogs or cats except from a licensed dealer, public dog pound, humane society, or from a person who breeds or raises dogs or cats for sale. Any county, city, village or township operating a dog pound or animal shelter may sell for an amount not to exceed $10.00 per animal or otherwise dispose of unclaimed or unwanted dogs and cats to a Michigan research facility. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.390 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.390 - License; Suspension or Revocation; Grounds, Notice, Reinstatement.

287.390 License; suspension or revocation; grounds, notice, reinstatement. Sec. 10.  (1) The license may be suspended or revoked by the director of agriculture for any of the following reasons:  (a) The incompetence or untrustworthiness of the holder.  (b) Wilful falsification of any matter or statement contained in the application.  (c) The licensee or any director or officer thereof has been convicted of cruelty to animals or a violation of the provisions of this act.  (d) The licensee does not conform to the provisions of this act or the rules of the agriculture commission.  (2) Written notice of the suspension or revocation shall be given by the director of agriculture within 10 days to the licensee.  (3) A person whose license has been suspended may apply, after 90 days from the date of the suspension, for reinstatement of the license. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.391 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.391 - Bill of Sale; Form.

287.391 Bill of sale; form. Sec. 11.  The purchase of any dog or cat by the licensee or research facility shall be evidenced by a bill of sale signed by the seller. The bill of sale shall be a form approved by the director of agriculture and shall certify that the seller is the lawful owner of the dog or cat and that ownership is transferred to the licensee or research facility. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.392 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.392 - Violations, Penalty.

287.392 Violations, penalty. Sec. 12.  Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.393 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.393 - Dealers or Facilities; Responsible for Acts of Agents or Employees.

287.393 Dealers or facilities; responsible for acts of agents or employees. Sec. 13.  When construing or enforcing the provisions of this act, the act, omission or failure of any individual acting for or employed by a research facility or a dealer within the scope of his employment or office shall be deemed the act, omission or failure of such research facility or dealer as well as of such individual. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.394 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.394 - Effect on Other Acts.

287.394 Effect on other acts. Sec. 14.  The provisions of this act shall be in addition to and not in contravention of the provisions of Act No. 339 of the Public Acts of 1919, as amended, being sections 287.261 to 287.290 of the Compiled Laws of 1948. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.395 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)|Section 287.395 - Repeal.

287.395 Repeal. Sec. 15.  Act No. 282 of the Public Acts of 1966, being sections 287.361 to 287.375 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, is repealed. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
MI Comp L § 287.521 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 120 of 1975 - Feed Law (287.521 - 287.539)|Section 287.521 - Short Title.

287.521 Short title.Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "feed law". History: 1975, Act 120, Imd. Eff. June 26, 1975 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 83, Eff. Oct. 1, 2015
MI Comp L § 287.522 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 287 - Animal Industry|Act 120 of 1975 - Feed Law (287.521 - 287.539)|Section 287.522 - Administration of Act.

287.522 Administration of act.Sec. 2.  This act shall be administered by the director of the department of agriculture and rural development. History: 1975, Act 120, Imd. Eff. June 26, 1975 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 83, Eff. Oct. 1, 2015