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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry › Act 316 of 2000 - Michigan Organic Products Act (286.901 - 286.931) › Section 286.921 - Rules; Scope.

286.921 Rules; scope.
Sec. 21.
(1) By promulgation of rules pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, the director may adopt standards that meet or exceed the standards for organic products of the United States department of agriculture agricultural marketing service, or equivalent national organic program. The standards shall include a list of prohibited substances. In no case shall this act, the standards, or both, permit the use of synthetic chemicals, genetically modified organisms, sewage sludge, ionizing radiation, or any combination of those substances. The director shall consult with the organic advisory committee regarding the development of and changes to the Michigan organic standards. The director may adopt additional standards that he or she determines necessary, including, but not limited to, protecting the waters of this state, the state natural resources, or the integrity of organic agriculture.
(2) The standards contained in 7 CFR part 205, national organic program, are adopted by reference. The director may adopt any other standards he or she determines substantially equivalent upon 10 days' notification of such determination on the department internet website, or other form of notice considered appropriate by the director and designed to inform the industry and general public.
History:
2000, Act 316, Eff. Oct. 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 223, Imd. Eff. June 26, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry › Act 316 of 2000 - Michigan Organic Products Act (286.901 - 286.931) › Section 286.922 - Reciprocity Agreement With Another State, Country, or Private Certifying Organization.

286.922 Reciprocity agreement with another state, country, or private certifying organization.
Sec. 22.
(1) The department may enter into a reciprocity agreement with a state or country that has an organic program that has been determined by the director to be substantially equivalent. This includes, but is not limited to, certification standards for organic producers or handlers or products, licensure, or other state regulation of certifying agents.
(2) In a state or country that the director has determined to have no organic program including, but not limited to, certification standards for organic producers or handlers or products, licensure, or other regulation of certifying agents, the director may enter into a reciprocity agreement with private certifying organizations upon demonstration to the director's satisfaction that their program, including certification standards, meets or exceeds those established under this act, rules adopted under this act, or both.
History:
2000, Act 316, Eff. Oct. 1, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry › Act 316 of 2000 - Michigan Organic Products Act (286.901 - 286.931) › Section 286.923 - Labeling and Advertisement; Requirements; Circumstances Considered as Mislabeling.

286.923 Labeling and advertisement; requirements; circumstances considered as mislabeling.
Sec. 23.
(1) All labeling and advertisement of organic products shall comply with the requirements contained in this act and rules adopted under this act.
(2) The director shall consider as mislabeled an organic product meeting any of the following circumstances:
(a) Is false or misleading in any particular, taking into account representations made or suggested by statement, work, design, device, sound, or any combination of statement, work, design, or sound, or any other means as determined by the director.
(b) In the case of a product that originated or was produced in Michigan, does not meet the Michigan organic standards or is not certified by a Michigan registered certifying agent, or both.
(c) In the case of a product that is brought into this state, has not been certified organic.
History:
2000, Act 316, Eff. Oct. 1, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry › Act 316 of 2000 - Michigan Organic Products Act (286.901 - 286.931) › Section 286.929 - Violation of Act or Rule; Administrative Fine; Misdemeanor; Penalty; Affirmative Defense; Felony.

286.929 Violation of act or rule; administrative fine; misdemeanor; penalty; affirmative defense; felony.
Sec. 29.
(1) Upon finding that a person subject to this act violated a provision of this act or rule promulgated under this act, the department may impose an administrative fine of not more than $500.00 for the first offense and not more than $1,000.00 for a second or subsequent offense and the actual costs of the investigation of the violation.
(2) Except as otherwise provided for under this act, a person subject to this act who violates any provision of this act or rules promulgated under this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $250.00 or more than $2,500.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.
(3) In defense of an action filed under this act and in addition to any other unlawful defense, a person may present evidence as an affirmative defense that, at the time of the alleged violation, he or she was in compliance with this act and rules promulgated under this act.
(4) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this act, a person who knowingly violates section 23(2) and section 27(3)(c) is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 plus twice the amount of any economic benefit associated with the violation, or both.
History:
2000, Act 316, Eff. Oct. 1, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry › Act 316 of 2000 - Michigan Organic Products Act (286.901 - 286.931) › Section 286.931 - Effective Date.

286.931 Effective date.
Sec. 31.
This act takes effect October 1, 2001.
History:
2000, Act 316, Eff. Oct. 1, 2001
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry › Act 411 of 2012 - Rural Development Fund Act (286.941 - 286.947) › Section 286.941 - Short Title.

286.941 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "rural development fund act".
History:
2012, Act 411, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry › Act 411 of 2012 - Rural Development Fund Act (286.941 - 286.947) › Section 286.942 - Definitions.

286.942 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Board" means the rural development fund board established in section 3.
(b) "Commission" means the commission of agriculture and rural development.
(c) "Department" means the department of agriculture and rural development.
(d) "Director" means the director of the department.
(e) "Fund" means the rural development fund created in section 5.
(f) "Land-based industries" means food and agriculture, forestry, mining, oil and gas production, and tourism.
(g) "Local unit of government" means a county, city, township, village, school district, or any authority composed of counties, cities, townships, villages, or school districts, or any combination of these entities.
(h) "Telecommunication facilities" means either or both of the following:
(i) Telecommunication facilities as defined in section 2 of the metropolitan extension telecommunications rights-of-way oversight act, 2002 PA 48, MCL 484.3102.
(ii) Facilities used by a video service provider as defined in section 1 of the uniform video services local franchise act, 2006 PA 480, MCL 484.3301.
History:
2012, Act 411, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry › Act 411 of 2012 - Rural Development Fund Act (286.941 - 286.947) › Section 286.944 - Board Members as Public Servants and Public Officers; Discharge of Duties in Nonpartisan Manner; Conflict of Interest; Noncompliance With Subsection (4).

286.944 Board members as public servants and public officers; discharge of duties in nonpartisan manner; conflict of interest; noncompliance with subsection (4).
Sec. 4.
(1) Notwithstanding section 3(1) of 1968 PA 317, MCL 15.323, members of the board are considered public servants subject to 1968 PA 317, MCL 15.321 to 15.330, and public officers subject to 1973 PA 196, MCL 15.341 to 15.348. A member of the board shall discharge the duties of the position in a nonpartisan manner, in good faith, in the best interests of this state, and with the degree of diligence, care, and skill that a fiduciary would exercise under similar circumstances in a like position.
(2) A member of the board shall not make or participate in making or in any way attempt to use his or her position as a member of the board to influence a matter before the board regarding a grant, loan, loan guarantee, or other expenditure under this act to his or her employer.
(3) A member, employee, or agent of the board shall not engage in any conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest and shall immediately advise the board in writing of the details of any incident or circumstances that may present the existence of a conflict of interest with respect to the performance of the board-related work or duty of the member or agent of the board.
(4) A member of the board who has a conflict of interest related to any matter before the board shall disclose the conflict of interest before the board takes any action with respect to the matter, which disclosure shall become a part of the record of the board's official proceedings. The member with the conflict of interest shall refrain from doing all of the following with respect to the matter that is the basis of the conflict of interest:
(a) Voting in the board's proceedings related to the matter.
(b) Participating in the board's discussion of and deliberation on the matter.
(c) Being present at the meeting when the discussion, deliberation, and voting on the matter take place.
(d) Discussing the matter with any other board member.
(5) Failure of a member to comply with subsection (4) constitutes malfeasance in office subject to removal under section 3(9).
History:
2012, Act 411, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry › Act 411 of 2012 - Rural Development Fund Act (286.941 - 286.947) › Section 286.945 - Rural Development Fund.

286.945 Rural development fund.
Sec. 5.
(1) The rural development fund is created within the state treasury.
(2) The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(a) State or federal appropriations, transfers, or grants.
(b) Gifts, bequests, or donations.
(c) Funds generated under the nonferrous metallic minerals extraction severance tax act.
(3) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall have the same authority to invest the assets of the fund as is granted to an investment fiduciary under the public employee retirement system investment act, 1965 PA 314, MCL 38.1132 to 38.1140m. The state treasurer shall comply with the divestment from terror act, 2008 PA 234, MCL 129.291 to 129.301, in making investments under this act. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.
(4) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.
(5) The department shall be the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.
(6) The department shall annually compile a report containing an accounting of revenues and expenditures from the fund prepared by the state treasurer. The report shall identify the interest and earnings of the fund from the previous year, the investment performance of the fund during the previous year, and the total amount of appropriations from the fund during the previous year. The report shall also include a status report for projects funded under this act and the criteria used by the department for the allocation of funds. The report shall be provided to the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees and the standing committees of the senate and house of representatives with jurisdiction over issues pertaining to agriculture and rural development.
History:
2012, Act 411, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry › Act 411 of 2012 - Rural Development Fund Act (286.941 - 286.947) › Section 286.946 - Evaluation of Project Proposals; Criteria; Review and Update; Posting on Department's Website and Printed Materials.

286.946 Evaluation of project proposals; criteria; review and update; posting on department's website and printed materials.
Sec. 6.
(1) The board shall develop criteria for evaluating project proposals for funding with money from the fund. The criteria shall include both of the following:
(a) A preference for projects in the region in which revenues are generated as described in section 5(2)(c).
(b) Support for projects that address the expansion and sustainability of land-based industries, worker training related to land-based industries, and energy, transportation, communications, water, and wastewater infrastructures to benefit rural communities and micropolitan statistical areas described in the 2010 standards for delineating metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas of the United States office of management and budget, 75 FR 123, p 37246 (June 28, 2010).
(2) The board shall annually review the criteria developed under subsection (1) and update the criteria as the board considers necessary.
(3) The criteria developed under this section, as updated under subsection (2), shall be posted on the department's website and on printed materials in advance of any request for funding proposals.
History:
2012, Act 411, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry › Act 411 of 2012 - Rural Development Fund Act (286.941 - 286.947) › Section 286.947 - Expenditures; Requests for Project Proposals; Determinations; Prohibited Expenditures; Matching Funds.

286.947 Expenditures; requests for project proposals; determinations; prohibited expenditures; matching funds.
Sec. 7.
(1) Money in the fund shall be expended, upon legislative appropriation, for all of the following:
(a) Grants, loans, and loan guarantees to fund projects identified under subsection (3).
(b) Administrative expenses of the department in implementing this act.
(c) Not more than $250,000.00 of the revenue received during each state fiscal year may be transferred to the nonferrous metallic mineral surveillance fund created in section 63217 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.63217.
(2) The department shall solicit requests for project proposals to be funded with money from the fund from individuals, organizations, businesses, local units of government, federally recognized tribes, and educational institutions.
(3) The department, with the advice of the board, shall determine which projects should be funded with money from the fund, based on the criteria established by the board under section 6. However, money from the fund shall not be expended for any of the following:
(a) Projects that include telecommunication facilities owned or operated by an educational institution or an affiliate, a local unit of government, or any other governmental entity.
(b) The construction of telecommunication facilities or wireless telecommunication facilities in areas where broadband service of at least 3 mbps downstream and 768 kbps upstream is available.
(4) Grants from the fund may be used to provide matching funds for other available grants, as allowed by law.
History:
2012, Act 411, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Repealed - Act 181 of 1919 - Animal Industry (287.1 - 287.26a)

ANIMAL INDUSTRY
Act 181 of 1919
287.1-287.26a Repealed. 1977, Act 69, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1977;—Expired, 1980, Act 203, Eff. Oct. 1, 1983;—Repealed, 1988, Act 466, Eff. Mar. 28, 1989.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Repealed - Act 244 of 1907 - Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, and Surgery (287.51 - 287.65)

VETERINARY MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, AND SURGERY
Act 244 of 1907
287.51-287.65 Repealed. 1956, Act 152, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Repealed - Act 181 of 1974 - Disposal of Livestock or Livestock Products (287.71 - 287.77)

DISPOSAL OF LIVESTOCK OR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS
Act 181 of 1974
287.71-287.77 Repealed. 1978, Act 350, Imd. Eff. July 12, 1978;—2000, Act 433, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2000.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 93 of 1974 - Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns (287.111 - 287.119) › Section 287.111 - Definitions.

287.111 Definitions.
Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(a) "Department" means the department of agriculture.
(b) "Riding stable" means any establishment in which, for business purposes, 6 or more horses or ponies are rented, hired, or loaned for riding.
(c) "Sales barn" means any establishment where horses or ponies owned by others are sold or offered for sale.
History:
1974, Act 93, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 93 of 1974 - Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns (287.111 - 287.119) › Section 287.112 - License Required to Own or Operate Riding Stable or Sales Barn; Enforcement; Rules; Agents; Exemption of Certain Horse Auction Sales.

287.112 License required to own or operate riding stable or sales barn; enforcement; rules; agents; exemption of certain horse auction sales.
Sec. 2.
A person, firm, or corporation shall not own or operate a riding stable or sales barn without first having obtained a license under this act. The department shall enforce this act and shall promulgate rules therefor in accordance with and subject to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The department may designate veterinarians, qualified agents of humane societies, and other qualified persons to serve as its agents in carrying out duties imposed under this act. Horse auction sales presently licensed under Act No. 284 of the Public Acts of 1937, as amended, being sections 287.121 to 287.131 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, are exempt from the provisions of this act.
History:
1974, Act 93, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1974
Admin Rule:
R 285.154.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 93 of 1974 - Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns (287.111 - 287.119) › Section 287.113 - Application for License; Qualifications of Applicant; Investigation and Information; Fee; Display of License; Separate License for Each Business Location; License Nontransferable; Expiration and Renewal of License; Renewal Fee; Deposit.

287.113 Application for license; qualifications of applicant; investigation and information; fee; display of license; separate license for each business location; license nontransferable; expiration and renewal of license; renewal fee; deposit.
Sec. 3.
(1) The department shall require an applicant for license to furnish information it considers necessary to determine that the applicant is of good reputation and character, adequately financed to carry out the business that it intends to pursue, and sufficiently knowledgeable in the business. The department may conduct further investigation and require further information that it considers necessary to establish the sufficiency of the application.
(2) Upon filing an application, the applicant shall pay a fee of $100.00 for each license until September 30, 2012 and $25.00 for each license after September 30, 2012.
(3) The license shall be displayed prominently in the licensee's place of business. An applicant shall obtain a separate license for each business location. Licenses are not transferable and expire on the following January 1.
(4) A licensee may renew his or her license upon paying a renewal fee of $50.00 until September 30, 2012 and $25.00 after September 30, 2012.
(5) The department shall deposit administrative and noncriminal fines received under this act and license fees and other administrative fees received under this section 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, to be used, pursuant to appropriation, by the director in administering and carrying out those duties required by law under this act.
History:
1974, Act 93, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1974 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 86, Imd. Eff. July 23, 2003 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 80, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 93 of 1974 - Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns (287.111 - 287.119) › Section 287.114 - Inspections and Investigations.

287.114 Inspections and investigations.
Sec. 4.
The department shall conduct random inspections of the premises of all licensees under this act. The department, pursuant to complaints or on its own initiative, shall investigate to determine whether a riding stable or sales barn is being operated without a license.
History:
1974, Act 93, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 93 of 1974 - Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns (287.111 - 287.119) › Section 287.115 - Records of Horses or Ponies.

287.115 Records of horses or ponies.
Sec. 5.
A licensee shall maintain current records of each horse or pony owned or kept by him, including the name and address of the supplier or seller, the date the horse or pony was acquired, the age, sex, breed, and color with markings, and a description of any physical defects. The records shall be kept for a period of 2 years after the horse is no longer owned or kept by the licensee. The records shall be made available to the department, or its authorized representative, at all reasonable hours.
History:
1974, Act 93, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 93 of 1974 - Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns (287.111 - 287.119) › Section 287.116 - Suspension, Revocation, or Denial of License; Grounds.

287.116 Suspension, revocation, or denial of license; grounds.
Sec. 6.
The department may suspend, revoke, or deny the issuance of a license for any of the following reasons:
(a) The failure to provide suitable shelter, food, and water for horses or ponies.
(b) The maintenance of an unsanitary or unfit riding stable or sales barn.
(c) The failure to provide suitable harnesses, saddles, bridles, and other equipment reasonably necessary under the circumstances.
(d) The use of unfit horses for riding or driving purposes.
(e) The commission of an act of cruelty or torture or the inflicting of unnecessary pain upon a horse or pony, whether by the licensee or by his agent or employee.
(f) The supplying of false information to the department, the refusal to permit inspection or furnish records upon request, or otherwise obstructing the department in the performance of its duties.
History:
1974, Act 93, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 93 of 1974 - Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns (287.111 - 287.119) › Section 287.117 - Removal and Disposition of Abused or Neglected Horses or Ponies; Notice; No Liability for Removal; Prerequisite to Return of Horses or Ponies.

287.117 Removal and disposition of abused or neglected horses or ponies; notice; no liability for removal; prerequisite to return of horses or ponies.
Sec. 7.
(1) The department may order the removal of horses or ponies from any riding stable where it finds that the horses or ponies have been abused or neglected. The department may place the horses or ponies in a facility which it maintains or in a licensed establishment at the cost of the violator. The department shall notify the violator personally or by certified mail at his last known address of the removal of the horses or ponies and the place where they will be kept. The department or its authorized agent is not liable for the removal of the horses or ponies. The horses or ponies shall not be returned to the violator until the department is satisfied that the objectionable conditions have been or will be corrected.
(2) The department may order the removal of horses or ponies from any sales barn where it finds that the horses or ponies have been abused or neglected. The horses or ponies shall be returned to their owners. The expenses of the removal and return shall be borne by the violator. The department shall notify the violator personally or by certified mail at his last known address of the removal. The department or its authorized agent shall not be liable for the removal of the horses or ponies.
History:
1974, Act 93, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 93 of 1974 - Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns (287.111 - 287.119) › Section 287.118 - Violation; Penalty.

287.118 Violation; penalty.
Sec. 8.
A person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1,000.00 or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both.
History:
1974, Act 93, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 93 of 1974 - Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns (287.111 - 287.119) › Section 287.119 - Mistreatment of Rented Horse; Penalty.

287.119 Mistreatment of rented horse; penalty.
Sec. 9.
Any patron of a riding stable who mistreats a rented horse shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
1974, Act 93, Imd. Eff. Apr. 25, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 284 of 1937 - Licensing Livestock Dealers (287.121 - 287.131) › Section 287.122 - Dealer, Broker, Agent, or Livestock Trucker; License Required.

287.122 Dealer, broker, agent, or livestock trucker; license required.
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 the person is licensed as provided in this act. A dealer, broker, agent, or livestock trucker is responsible for acts performed or contracts made by any person employed by the dealer, broker, agent, or livestock trucker in buying, receiving, selling, exchanging, transporting, negotiating, or soliciting the sale, resale, exchange, transportation, or transfer of livestock.
History:
1937, Act 284, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1937 ;-- Am. 1945, Act 237, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 287.122 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 317, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 284 of 1937 - Licensing Livestock Dealers (287.121 - 287.131) › Section 287.123a - Livestock Auction or Buying Station; Bond, Producers' Proceeds Account, Deposits; Record of Charges.

287.123a Livestock auction or buying station; bond, producers' proceeds account, deposits; record of charges.
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' proceeds account funds equal to the total amount of money due the livestock sellers or consignors of livestock sold or consigned through the livestock auction. Failure to make such deposits in their entirety is a violation of this section. The director shall audit from time to time the producers' proceeds account and ascertain whether the provisions of this section are being complied with. All records of the licensee shall be made available to the director for the purposes of auditing the account. The entire sale price of livestock sold through the auction less commissions, handling charges, service fees and other accepted charges shall be placed in the producers' proceeds account and shall be used to pay the seller or consignor for the livestock and for no other purpose. A record of the commissions, handling charges, service fees and other charges shall be maintained by the licensee and shall be provided to the seller or consignor of the livestock at the completion of the sale.
History:
Add. 1957, Act 290, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 317, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 284 of 1937 - Licensing Livestock Dealers (287.121 - 287.131) › Section 287.124 - Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of License; Hearing; Notice, Decision; Appeal; Causes for Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation.

287.124 Refusal, suspension, or revocation of license; hearing; notice, decision; appeal; causes for refusal, suspension, or revocation.
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 had thereon to the licensee affected. The notice shall appoint a time of hearing at the department and shall be mailed by certified or registered mail to the licensee. On the day of the hearing, the licensee may present evidence to the director as he or she considers appropriate regarding the violations charged, and after the hearing the director shall render a decision. A licensee who feels aggrieved at the decision of the director may appeal the decision within 10 days to the circuit court of the county where the licensee resides. The following reasons are cause for refusal to issue a license or for the suspension or revocation of a license:
(a) The applicant or licensee has failed to pay in full any amounts due on livestock purchased, or has violated the laws of the state or rules promulgated by the director governing the interstate or intrastate movement, shipment, or transportation of animals.
(b) There have been intentionally false or misleading statements to the purchaser concerning the identity or the physical condition of an animal, any test intended to establish the health status of an animal; or as to the ownership of an animal, the quantity of animals, or other matter in connection with the buying, receiving, selling, exchanging, soliciting, or negotiating the sale, resale, exchange, transport, transfer, weighing, or shipment of animals.
(c) The licensee has engaged in buying or receiving animals, or receiving, selling, exchanging, soliciting, or negotiating the sale, resale, exchange, transport, or transfer of animals that do not comply with official identification, testing, permitting, or intrastate or interstate animal movement requirements under the animal industry act, 1988 PA 466, MCL 287.701 to 287.746.
(d) The licensee has failed to practice measures of sanitation, disinfection, dead animal disposal as required in 1982 PA 239, MCL 287.651 to 287.683, bodies of dead animals, animal handling, or inspection as required by this act, related to the premises or vehicles used for the stabling or transportation of animals.
(e) There has been a failure or refusal on the part of the licensee, upon the request of the department, to produce records required under this act.
History:
1937, Act 284, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 287.124 ;-- Am. 1957, Act 290, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 317, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 284 of 1937 - Licensing Livestock Dealers (287.121 - 287.131) › Section 287.125 - Dealer, Broker, Livestock Trucker, or Agent; License; Place of Keeping License.

287.125 Dealer, broker, livestock trucker, or agent; license; place of keeping license.
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 copy of the license for inspection by any representative of the department, sheriff, undersheriff, deputy sheriff, state police or any other law enforcing agency. Each person licensed under this act that utilizes a vehicle, trailer, or other conveyance for the purpose of transporting livestock shall place and visibly maintain the required vehicle permit on the upper forward corner of the left side of the vehicle, trailer, or other conveyance.
History:
1937, Act 284, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 287.125 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 317, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 284 of 1937 - Licensing Livestock Dealers (287.121 - 287.131) › Section 287.126 - Yards, Pens, Premises, or Vehicles; Requirements as to Cleanliness and Repair; Application for Vehicle Permit; Compliance With State and Federal Requirements for Transport Vehicles or Livestock Conveyances; Official Health Certificates, Movement Permits or Testing Forms.

287.126 Yards, pens, premises, or vehicles; requirements as to cleanliness and repair; application for vehicle permit; compliance with state and federal requirements for transport vehicles or livestock conveyances; official health certificates, movement permits or testing forms.
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, and in adequate repair as prescribed by the department. The director may restrict the use of a licensed livestock auction facility, portion of a facility, or permitted vehicle, trailer, or conveyance until the licensee can demonstrate that it complies with cleaning, disinfecting, and adequate repair requirements under this act or a rule promulgated under this act.
(2) The application for a vehicle permit under this section shall be on forms approved by the director and shall demonstrate that the applicant meets requirements for registration and vehicle licensing required by this state.
(3) A vehicle, trailer, or other conveyance permitted under this act shall comply with all state and federal requirements for transport vehicles or livestock conveyances, and shall be maintained to ensure the safety and welfare of any animals that are transported in the vehicle. The operator of the permitted conveyance shall allow inspection of the conveyance during normal business hours and when operating, or at any reasonable time agreed upon by the licensee and the director. The director may revoke the permit for an individual vehicle without prior notification for a violation of this subsection.
(4) A licensee shall obtain and maintain during transport any official health certificates, movement permits, or testing forms required by state or federal law.
History:
1937, Act 284, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 287.126 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 317, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 284 of 1937 - Licensing Livestock Dealers (287.121 - 287.131) › Section 287.127a - Transportation or Movement of Nonambulatory Livestock; Prohibited Conduct by Licensee; Methods of Euthanasia; Disposal of Dead Animals.

287.127a Transportation or movement of nonambulatory livestock; prohibited conduct by licensee; methods of euthanasia; disposal of dead animals.
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 euthanized, and the dead animal disposed of as required in subsection (4) or be humanely moved or physically separated from other livestock.
(2) A licensee shall ensure that nonambulatory livestock are not dragged, pulled, pushed, rolled, or otherwise moved except as passive passengers on or in slings, mats, floats, carts, pallets, or containers, or as directly necessary to facilitate the use of these devices. When moved by these devices, the motive force shall be attached to the device, not the livestock. Nonambulatory animals that are not immediately euthanized shall be managed as provided in this section and shall receive appropriate veterinary care.
(3) The director may require a licensee to adhere to specific methods of euthanasia to ensure the welfare of the animal during the euthanasia process.
(4) A licensee shall dispose of any dead animals as defined in 1982 PA 239, MCL 287.651 to 287.683, in the manner required in that act.
History:
Add. 2012, Act 317, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 284 of 1937 - Licensing Livestock Dealers (287.121 - 287.131) › Section 287.128 - Records of Licensee; Inspection; Sale of Certain Animals for Slaughter.

287.128 Records of licensee; inspection; sale of certain animals for slaughter.
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 animals, or movement of animals within the state, have been violated.
(2) Each person licensed under this act shall keep the following records, for a minimum of 5 years, on each animal bought, received, sold, exchanged, transported, resold, or transferred:
(a) The identity of each animal, including all of the following:
(i) Species.
(ii) Breed or physical description.
(iii) Age or type.
(iv) Gender.
(b) The date and source of each animal, including complete name and address of the person from whom the animal is acquired.
(c) Records of all required tests, treatments, movement certificates, and permits.
(d) The date and place of disposition of each animal including the complete name and address of the destination and the name of the person receiving the animal.
(3) In addition to the records described in subsection (2), a person licensed to operate a livestock auction, buying station, or collection point shall keep the following records of each animal bought, received, sold, exchanged, transported, resold, or transferred:
(a) The official identification of each animal recorded by official eartag, official breed registry tattoo, or official backtag number.
(b) If an animal is sold by weight, the official weight of the animal.
(4) Animals, as determined by the director, at a licensed livestock auction, collection point, or buying station consigned for slaughter, or that do not meet intrastate testing requirements for movement from 1 premises to another, shall be sold for slaughter only and shall be moved directly to slaughter. A person operating a livestock auction or buying station shall not sell livestock to a buyer of animals not meeting intrastate testing requirements for movement from 1 premises to another unless the buyer certifies in a signed statement that the animals removed from the premises shall be moved directly to a slaughter establishment and slaughtered within 5 days after movement. A licensee shall not allow animals to be removed from a livestock auction, collection point, or buying station premises until the buyer provides the slaughter destination information for each animal being removed from the premises.
History:
1937, Act 284, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 287.128 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 317, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2012
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 284 of 1937 - Licensing Livestock Dealers (287.121 - 287.131) › Section 287.129 - Rules and Regulations; Adoption, Promulgation, Enforcement.

287.129 Rules and regulations; adoption, promulgation, enforcement.
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.
History:
1937, Act 284, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 287.129
Admin Rule:
R 285.119.1 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 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
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Repealed - Act 134 of 1929 - Livestock and Poultry Remedies (287.141 - 287.150)

LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY REMEDIES
Act 134 of 1929
287.141-287.150 Repealed. 2016, Act 257, Eff. Sept. 26, 2016.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Repealed - Act 213 of 1962 - Started Pullets (287.171 - 287.175)

STARTED PULLETS
Act 213 of 1962
287.171-287.175 Repealed. 2016, Act 256, Eff. Sept. 26, 2016; 287.174 Repealed. 2002, Act 322, Imd. Eff. May 23, 2002.
2023 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
2023 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
2023 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.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Repealed - Act 226 of 1929 - Bodies of Dead Animals (287.231 - 287.241)

BODIES OF DEAD ANIMALS
Act 226 of 1929
287.231-287.241 Repealed. 1964, Act 162, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964;—1982, Act 239, Eff. Oct. 1, 1982.
2023 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.
2023 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