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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 358 of 1994 - Ferrets (287.891 - 287.901) › Section 287.892 - Ferrets; Vaccinations Required; Exception; Bite, Scratch, Abrasions, or Contamination; Report to County Health Department; Handling; Production of Rabies Certificate Upon Request.

287.892 Ferrets; vaccinations required; exception; bite, scratch, abrasions, or contamination; report to county health department; handling; production of rabies certificate upon request.
Sec. 2.
(1) A person shall not own or harbor a ferret over 12 weeks of age unless the ferret has a current vaccination against rabies with an approved rabies vaccine administered by a veterinarian, except that rabies vaccinations are not required for research ferrets kept at research facilities registered pursuant to the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being sections 333.1101 to 333.25211 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(2) A person who owns or harbors a ferret that has bitten, scratched, caused abrasions or contaminated with saliva or other infectious material an open wound or mucous membrane of a human being shall report the incident within 48 hours to the county public health department.
(3) A person who owns or harbors a ferret that has potentially exposed a person or other animal to rabies by biting, scratching, causing abrasions, or contaminating open wounds or mucous membranes with saliva or other infectious material shall handle the ferret in accordance with current published guidelines of the centers of disease control and prevention.
(4) A person who owns or harbors a ferret shall produce proof of a valid rabies certificate signed by a veterinarian for the ferret upon request of a law enforcement agent or animal control officer or the director.
History:
1994, Act 358, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1994
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 358 of 1994 - Ferrets (287.891 - 287.901) › Section 287.894 - Ferrets; Identification; Confinement; Release or Abandonment.

287.894 Ferrets; identification; confinement; release or abandonment.
Sec. 4.
(1) The director may require that a ferret be identified pursuant to Act No. 309 of the Public Acts of 1939, being sections 287.301 to 287.308 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, at the expense of the owner.
(2) An owner shall prevent a ferret from leaving the owner's property unless the ferret is confined or leashed and under the direct control of the owner or a responsible person designated by the owner.
(3) A person shall not release a ferret into the wild or abandon a ferret.
History:
1994, Act 358, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1994
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 358 of 1994 - Ferrets (287.891 - 287.901) › Section 287.895 - Importation.

287.895 Importation.
Sec. 5.
(1) A person shall not import a ferret into this state unless the person has an official interstate health certificate or official certificate of veterinary inspection signed by an accredited veterinarian and a current rabies vaccination if the ferret is over 12 weeks of age, and a current distemper vaccination if the ferret is over 6 weeks of age. A record of the vaccinations including date and type administered shall be on the official interstate health certificate or official certificate of veterinary inspection. A copy of the official interstate health certificate or official certificate of veterinary inspection approved by the state veterinarian in the state of origin shall be forwarded to the state veterinarian within 10 days after the date of issuance. An official interstate health certificate may be obtained from a veterinarian or the department.
(2) A ferret under 6 weeks of age shall not be imported into this state unless it is accompanied by its natural mother.
History:
1994, Act 358, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1994
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 358 of 1994 - Ferrets (287.891 - 287.901) › Section 287.896 - Sale or Transfer.

287.896 Sale or transfer.
Sec. 6.
A person who sells or transfers a ferret shall furnish a ferret health information sheet provided by the director to the person to whom a ferret is sold or transferred.
History:
1994, Act 358, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1994
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 358 of 1994 - Ferrets (287.891 - 287.901) › Section 287.897 - Quarantine.

287.897 Quarantine.
Sec. 7.
(1) The director may declare a quarantine on ferrets in any district or region of this state to control or prevent the spread of an infectious, contagious, or toxicological disease. A person shall not move a ferret that is under quarantine to other premises without permission from the director. A person shall not allow a ferret under quarantine to mingle or have contact with animals that the director has not placed under quarantine without the permission of the director. The director may prescribe procedures for the identification, inventory, separation, mode of handling, treatment, feeding, and caring for the quarantined ferrets to prevent the quarantined ferrets from infecting nonquarantined animals. A person shall not import into this state a ferret from another state or jurisdiction if that ferret is under quarantine in the other state or jurisdiction unless that person obtains prior permission from the director.
(2) A ferret found running at large in violation of a quarantine declaration may be killed by a law enforcement agent or animal control officer. The director may ask for the cooperation of a law enforcement agency or animal control agency to enforce the quarantine.
(3) A law enforcement agent or animal control officer who kills a ferret due to a quarantine under this section is not subject to liability as a result of the killing of the ferret.
History:
1994, Act 358, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1994
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 358 of 1994 - Ferrets (287.891 - 287.901) › Section 287.898 - Licensing Requirements; Ordinances Established by Local Units of Government.

287.898 Licensing requirements; ordinances established by local units of government.
Sec. 8.
A local unit of government by ordinance may establish licensing requirements for ferrets. The ordinance shall provide for proof of rabies vaccination, license tags, forms, and procedures as described for dogs pursuant to the dog law of 1919, Act No. 339 of the Public Acts of 1919, being sections 287.261 to 287.290 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
1994, Act 358, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1994
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 358 of 1994 - Ferrets (287.891 - 287.901) › Section 287.899 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Actions by Law Enforcement Agent, Animal Control Officer, or Director.

287.899 Violation as misdemeanor; penalty; actions by law enforcement agent, animal control officer, or director.
Sec. 9.
(1) A person who intentionally violates a condition of a quarantine is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall pay the costs of the quarantine and prosecution. In addition, the misdemeanor is punishable by 1 or more of the following:
(a) Imprisonment for not more than 1 year.
(b) A fine of not more than $5,000.00.
(c) Community service work for not more than 500 hours.
(d) Permanent relinquishment of the privilege of animal ownership.
(2) A person who violates this act or a rule promulgated under this act other than as provided under subsection (1) or (3) is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall pay the costs of the prosecution. In addition, the misdemeanor is punishable by 1 or more of the following:
(a) Imprisonment for not more than 90 days.
(b) A fine of not less than $500.00 or more than $1,000.00.
(c) Community service work of not more than 120 hours.
(d) Permanent relinquishment of the privilege of animal ownership.
(3) A person who violates section 4(2) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $100.00, and shall pay the costs of the prosecution.
(4) A law enforcement agent, an animal control officer, or the director may issue an appearance ticket, as described and authorized by sections 9a to 9g of chapter IV of the code of criminal procedure, Act No. 175 of the Public Acts of 1927, being sections 764.9a to 764.9g of the Michigan Compiled Laws, for any misdemeanor violation of this act as described in subsection (2).
(5) In addition to any other action authorized by this act, a law enforcement agent, an animal control officer, or 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 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.
History:
1994, Act 358, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1994
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 358 of 1994 - Ferrets (287.891 - 287.901) › Section 287.900 - Rules.

287.900 Rules.
Sec. 10.
The director may promulgate rules for the implementation and enforcement of this act pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
History:
1994, Act 358, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1994 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 220, Imd. Eff. June 26, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 358 of 1994 - Ferrets (287.891 - 287.901) › Section 287.901 - Repeal of MCL 317.151 to 317.152.

287.901 Repeal of MCL 317.151 to 317.152.
Sec. 11.
Act No. 277 of the Public Acts of 1927, being sections 317.151 to 317.152 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, is repealed.
History:
1994, Act 358, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1994
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.951 - Short Title.

287.951 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "privately owned cervidae producers marketing act".
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.For transfer of powers and duties of department of natural resources to department of natural resources and environment, and abolishment of department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-31, compiled at MCL 324.99919.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 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.952 - Definitions.

287.952 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Business plan" means a written document of intent that a person submits to the department that defines the methods, protocols, or procedures that the person intends on implementing to be in compliance with this act.
(b) "Biosecurity" means measures, actions, or precautions taken to prevent the transmission of disease in, among, or between free-ranging and privately owned cervidae species.
(c) "Cervidae livestock facility" means a privately owned cervidae livestock operation on privately controlled lands capable of holding cervidae species.
(d) "Cervidae livestock operation" means an operation that contains 1 or more privately owned cervidae species involving the producing, growing, propagating, using, harvesting, transporting, exporting, importing, or marketing of cervidae species or cervidae products under an appropriate registration.
(e) "Cervidae products" means any products, co-products, or by-products of cervidae, including antler, antler velvet, meat, or any part of the animal.
(f) "Cervidae species" means members of the cervidae family including, but not limited to, deer, elk, moose, reindeer, and caribou.
(g) "Department" means the Michigan department of natural resources.
(h) "Director" means the director of the Michigan department of natural resources or his or her designee.
(i) "Farm" or "farm operation" means those terms as defined in the Michigan right to farm act, 1981 PA 93, MCL 286.471 to 286.474.
(j) "Flush" or "flushed" means to move or chase from a cervidae livestock facility.
(k) "Identify" means any documentable system or process that allows a person to recognize as separate or different an individual animal.
(l) "Law enforcement officer" means a person appointed by the state or a local governmental unit who is responsible for the enforcement of the criminal laws of this state.
(m) "Owner" means the person who owns or is responsible for a cervidae livestock operation.
(n) "Person" means an individual, corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, association, joint venture, or other legal entity.
(o) "Release" means to cause or allow an animal to become located outside the perimeter fence of a cervidae livestock facility not under the direct control of the owner.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.953 - Administration of Act; Conduct of Activities.

287.953 Administration of act; conduct of activities.
Sec. 3.
(1) The department shall administer this act. The departments of agriculture and environmental quality shall provide consultation.
(2) The department of agriculture may conduct activities designed to develop and assist the cervidae industry in the manner provided for by law.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.954 - Cervidae Livestock Operation as Agricultural Enterprise.

287.954 Cervidae livestock operation as agricultural enterprise.
Sec. 4.
(1) A cervidae livestock operation is an agricultural enterprise and is considered to be part of the farming and agricultural industry of this state. The director of the department of agriculture shall assure that cervidae livestock operations are afforded all rights, privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities of other agricultural enterprises.
(2) Cervidae livestock operations are a form of agriculture. Cervidae livestock facilities and their equipment are considered to be agricultural facilities and equipment. Uses related to the farming of cervidae are considered agricultural uses.
(3) Cervidae products and cervidae species lawfully produced, purchased, possessed, or acquired from within this state or imported into this state are the exclusive and private property of the owner.
(4) An owner harvesting privately owned cervidae species from a registered cervidae livestock facility is exempt from possession limits and closed seasons involving cervidae imposed in parts 401, 411, and 427 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.40101 to 324.40120, 324.41101 to 324.41105, and 324.42701 to 324.42714. This act does not give a cervidae livestock operation authority to take free-ranging animals in violation of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.101 to 324.90106, unless under a permit issued by the department.
(5) Any movement, importing, or exporting of cervidae species or cervidae products shall be in compliance with the animal industry act, 1988 PA 466, MCL 287.701 to 287.745.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.955 - Cervidae Livestock Operation; Registration; Records; Compliance With Facility Standards.

287.955 Cervidae livestock operation; registration; records; compliance with facility standards.
Sec. 5.
(1) A person shall not possess cervidae or engage in a cervidae livestock operation unless he or she obtains from the department a cervidae livestock facility registration or unless otherwise exempt by rule or law. If the activity in which the cervidae livestock facility is engaged is required to be regulated under any other act, registration under this act does not exempt the person or cervidae livestock facility from requirements imposed under any local, state, or federal regulation. Zoos accredited under the American zoological association or other accreditations or standards determined appropriate by and acceptable to the department are exempt from this act.
(2) A person registered under this act shall keep and maintain records of production, purchases, or imports in order to establish proof of ownership and shall keep any other records required under standards incorporated by reference under section 6. A person transporting cervidae species shall produce documentation that contains the origin of shipment, registration or permit copies or documentation, documentation demonstrating shipping destination, and any other proof that may be required under the animal industry act, 1988 PA 466, MCL 287.701 to 287.745, upon demand of the director or a law enforcement officer.
(3) Until July 1, 2008, a cervidae livestock facility registered prior to the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection must comply with the facility standards contained in "Operational Standards for Registered Privately Owned Cervid Facilities", published by the Michigan department of agriculture, (May 2000). A cervidae livestock facility in existence on or before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection shall be in compliance with the facility standards by July 1, 2008, which are contained in "Operational Standards for Registered Privately Owned Cervidae Facilities" published by the Michigan department of natural resources, (revised December 2005), adopted by the Michigan commission of agriculture on January 9, 2006, and adopted by the natural resources commission on January 12, 2006, and are incorporated by reference.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.959 - Registration; Modification; Application; Decommission.

287.959 Registration; modification; application; decommission.
Sec. 9.
(1) A registered cervidae livestock facility shall apply for a modification of the cervidae livestock facility registration if any changes to the information on the registration have occurred or will occur. Except for registrations approved under subsection (2)(a), expiration dates shall not change for approved modifications.
(2) A completed modification application shall be submitted and approved by the department before any of the following changes occur:
(a) A change in registration class.
(b) A modification to the size of a cervidae livestock facility.
(3) A modification application submitted under subsection (2)(a) shall include the appropriate fee for the new class. If approved by the department, the registration expires 3 years from the new date of issuance.
(4) A modification application submitted under subsection (2)(b) shall include the submission of a modification application fee of $100.00.
(5) A modification application shall be submitted within 30 days after any of the following changes have occurred:
(a) A change to the complete name, business name, business address, or telephone number of the current cervidae livestock facility registration holder.
(b) A change to the complete address of the cervidae livestock facility location.
(c) A sale or transfer of ownership of a cervidae livestock facility. The modification application shall include a written statement signed by the new and previous owner verifying the sale or transfer of ownership.
(d) The introduction of new species into a cervidae livestock facility.
(6) A registrant may request decommissioning of a cervidae livestock facility. The decommissioning of a cervidae livestock facility shall be in compliance with the operational standards incorporated by reference under section 6(1) and upon approval by the department, unless there is a risk to the environment and to the health of other free-ranging animals in the area in the removal of fencing and other barriers.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.960 - Memorandum of Understanding With Department of Agriculture.

287.960 Memorandum of understanding with department of agriculture.
Sec. 10.
The director shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the department of agriculture for approving disease herd plans and determining compliance by persons engaged in cervidae livestock operations, applicants, and registered cervidae livestock facilities with this act and investigation of violations of this act.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.961 - Killing Cervidae Species; Permit; Reimbursement.

287.961 Killing cervidae species; permit; reimbursement.
Sec. 11.
After flushing cervidae species in an approved manner, any cervidae species remaining in the cervidae livestock facility must be killed by or under the authority of the registrant pursuant to an appropriate permit issued by the department. A person shall reimburse the state of Michigan $250.00 per individual cervid that must be killed under the appropriately issued permit to meet the requirements of this section.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.962 - Inspection of Facility by Department.

287.962 Inspection of facility by department.
Sec. 12.
(1) The department or its duly authorized agent shall have access at all reasonable hours to any cervidae livestock facility to inspect and to determine if this act is being violated and to secure samples or specimens of any cervidae species. An inspection shall be conducted under practices designed not to jeopardize the health of the cervidae species.
(2) The director may periodically inspect a registered cervidae livestock facility for confirmation that there are in place procedures or barriers designed to prevent the escape of cervidae species, for confirmation that all specimens are accounted for, and for confirmation of compliance with other requirements as set forth in this act or as required by law.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.963 - Prohibited Conduct.

287.963 Prohibited conduct.
Sec. 13.
A person shall not knowingly provide false information in a matter pertaining to this act and shall not resist, impede, or hinder the director in the discharge of his or her duties under this act.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.964 - Noncompliance With Act, Standards, or Orders; Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Registration; Determination of Unreasonable or Adverse Effect; Hearing.

287.964 Noncompliance with act, standards, or orders; denial, suspension, or revocation of registration; determination of unreasonable or adverse effect; hearing.
Sec. 14.
(1) After an opportunity for an administrative hearing, the department may deny, suspend, revoke, or limit a registration if the applicant or registrant fails to comply with this act, standards adopted or established under this act, or orders issued by the director as a result of an administrative action or informal departmental review conducted under this act.
(2) In addition to the provisions contained in subsection (1), the department may deny the issuance of a registration, modification, or an application for decommission or may suspend or revoke a registration if the department, in consultation with the department of agriculture or the department of environmental quality, or both, determines that based upon substantial scientific evidence, the issuance of a registration or approval of decommission will cause, or is likely to cause, an unreasonable or adverse effect upon the environment or upon wildlife which cannot be remedied by, or is not addressed by, the existing standards under this act.
(3) Except in the case of an informal departmental review, the department shall conduct an administrative proceeding under this act pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.965 - Repealed. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006.

287.965 Repealed. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to rules.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.966 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

287.966 Violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 16.
Except as otherwise provided in section 17, a person who violates this act or the operational standards incorporated by reference under this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $300.00 or more than $1,000.00 or imprisonment for not less than 30 days or more than 90 days, or both.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.967 - Prohibited Conduct; Violation; Penalty.

287.967 Prohibited conduct; violation; penalty.
Sec. 17.
(1) A person shall not release or allow the release of any cervidae species from a cervidae livestock facility. This section does not prohibit the sale, breeding, marketing, exhibition, or other approved uses of cervidae species in the manner provided for by law. An animal that escapes from a facility is considered to be public property if the operator of a cervidae livestock facility does not notify the department in compliance with the standards established under this act.
(2) An owner shall not abandon a registered cervidae livestock facility without first notifying the department and the Michigan department of agriculture in compliance with the standards established under this act.
(3) A person shall not intentionally or knowingly do either or both of the following:
(a) Cause the ingress of free-ranging cervidae species into a registered cervidae livestock facility.
(b) Release or allow the release of any cervidae species from a cervidae livestock facility.
(4) A person violating subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $300.00 or imprisonment of not more than 90 days, or both, for a first offense and is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both, for a second or subsequent offense.
(5) A person intentionally or knowingly violating subsection (3) or violating subsection (2) is guilty of a felony.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.968 - Conviction; Costs and Attorney Fees; Findings of Violations; Remedies.

287.968 Conviction; costs and attorney fees; findings of violations; remedies.
Sec. 18.
(1) A court may allow the department to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees incurred in a prosecution resulting in a conviction for a violation of section 16 or 17.
(2) The director, upon finding that a person has violated any provisions of this act or an order issued by the director as a result of an informal or administrative hearing may do any of the following:
(a) Issue a warning.
(b) Impose an administrative fine of not more than $1,000.00, plus the costs of investigation, for each violation after notice and an opportunity for a hearing. A person aggrieved by an administrative fine issued under this section may request a hearing pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
(c) Issue an appearance ticket as described and authorized by sections 9a to 9g of chapter 4 of the code of criminal procedure, 1927 PA 175, MCL 764.9a to 764.9g.
(3) The director shall advise the attorney general of the failure of any person to pay an administrative fine imposed under this section. The attorney general shall bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the fine. Civil penalties collected shall be paid to the general fund.
(4) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this act, the director may bring an action to do either or both of the following:
(a) Obtain a declaratory judgment that a method, activity, or practice is a violation of this act.
(b) Obtain an injunction against a person who is engaging in a method, activity, or practice that violates this act.
(5) The remedies under this act are cumulative and use of 1 remedy does not bar the use of another unless otherwise prohibited by law.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969) › Section 287.969 - Effective Date.

287.969 Effective date.
Sec. 19.
This act takes effect June 1, 2001.
History:
2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 132 of 2007 - Animal Welfare Fund Act (287.991 - 287.997) › Section 287.991 - Short Title.

287.991 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "animal welfare fund act".
History:
2007, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Nov. 1, 2007
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 132 of 2007 - Animal Welfare Fund Act (287.991 - 287.997) › Section 287.992 - Definitions.

287.992 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Animal control shelter" and "animal protection shelter" mean those terms as defined in section 1 of 1969 PA 287, MCL 287.331.
(b) "Department" means the department of agriculture.
(c) "Fund" means the animal welfare fund created in section 3.
(d) "Qualified veterinarian" means a person licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine under part 188 of article 15 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18801 to 333.18838, and who practices veterinary medicine in this state.
(e) "State animal anticruelty laws" means the laws and standards provided for the adequate care of animals in chapter IX of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.49 to 750.70, including the provisions of section 50(8) of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.50.
History:
2007, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Nov. 1, 2007
Compiler's Notes:
In subdivision (e), the citation to "50(8)" evidently should read "50(12)."
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 132 of 2007 - Animal Welfare Fund Act (287.991 - 287.997) › Section 287.993 - Animal Welfare Fund; Creation; Purpose; Credit; Fund Consisting of Money, Interest and Earnings, and Other Value; Investment; Money Remaining in Fund.

287.993 Animal welfare fund; creation; purpose; credit; fund consisting of money, interest and earnings, and other value; investment; money remaining in fund.
Sec. 3.
(1) The animal welfare fund is created in the department to provide funds to promote sterilization and adoption of dogs and cats, to improve knowledge of the proper care of animals pursuant to state animal anticruelty laws by educating the public and training personnel authorized by law to enforce state animal anticruelty laws, to support and enhance programs that provide for the care and protection of animals pursuant to state anticruelty laws, and to allow the purchase of equipment and supplies for programs that receive grants under this act.
(2) The state treasurer shall credit to the fund all amounts appropriated for this purpose under section 435 of the income tax act of 1967, 1967 PA 281, MCL 206.435.
(3) The fund shall consist of the money credited to the fund pursuant to section 435 of the income tax act of 1967, 1967 PA 281, MCL 206.435, any interest and earnings accruing from the saving and investment of that money, and other appropriations, money, or other things of value received by the fund.
(4) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund.
(5) Money in the fund at the close of the year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.
History:
2007, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Nov. 1, 2007
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 132 of 2007 - Animal Welfare Fund Act (287.991 - 287.997) › Section 287.994 - Expenditures; Money Received as Gift or Donation; Administrative Costs.

287.994 Expenditures; money received as gift or donation; administrative costs.
Sec. 4.
(1) The money, interest, and earnings of the fund shall be expended solely for the purposes described in this act.
(2) Money granted or received as a gift or donation to the fund is available for distribution upon appropriation.
(3) Money in the fund may be expended by the department for actual administrative costs related to the administration of programs or activities authorized under this act.
History:
2007, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Nov. 1, 2007
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 132 of 2007 - Animal Welfare Fund Act (287.991 - 287.997) › Section 287.995 - Grants Proposals; Solicitation; Entities Receiving Grants; Purposes; Limitations.

287.995 Grants proposals; solicitation; entities receiving grants; purposes; limitations.
Sec. 5.
(1) The department shall solicit proposals for grants under this act.
(2) The department shall approve proposals for funding under this act. Only the following entities shall receive grants from the fund:
(a) An animal control shelter or animal protection shelter.
(b) An organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code that is based in this state and whose primary purpose is to increase the number of dogs and cats that are sterilized and adopted.
(3) The department shall make grants to animal control shelters or animal protection shelters for only 1 or more of the following purposes:
(a) Increase the number of dogs and cats that are sterilized and adopted.
(b) Provide information to the public about the value of sterilization and adoption of dogs and cats.
(c) Improve knowledge of the proper care of animals pursuant to state animal anticruelty laws by educating the public and training personnel authorized by law to enforce state animal anticruelty laws.
(d) Support and enhance programs that provide for the care and protection of animals pursuant to state anticruelty laws.
(e) Purchase equipment and supplies for programs that receive grants under this act.
(4) The department shall make grants to organizations described in subsection (2)(b) only for 1 or both of the following purposes:
(a) To increase the number of dogs and cats that are sterilized and adopted.
(b) To provide information to the public about the value of sterilization and adoption of dogs and cats.
(5) The department shall not approve a grant under this act to an organization described in subsection (2)(b) unless the organization has complied with section 9a of 1969 PA 287, MCL 287.339a.
(6) A grant received under this act shall not be used to replace funds otherwise designated by a grantee to support similar programs or projects if existing funds for those programs or projects are included in the grantee's budget before receiving a grant under this act.
History:
2007, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Nov. 1, 2007
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 132 of 2007 - Animal Welfare Fund Act (287.991 - 287.997) › Section 287.996 - Annual Report; Form.

287.996 Annual report; form.
Sec. 6.
An organization that receives a grant under this act shall provide a written report of activities funded by the grant to the department annually on a form prescribed by the department.
History:
2007, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Nov. 1, 2007
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 132 of 2007 - Animal Welfare Fund Act (287.991 - 287.997) › Section 287.997 - Noncompliance With Act or Grant Provisions; Ineligibility for Future Grants; Repayment.

287.997 Noncompliance with act or grant provisions; ineligibility for future grants; repayment.
Sec. 7.
(1) An organization that receives a grant under this act that does not comply with the provisions of this act or the terms of the grant as determined by the department is not eligible for any future grant under this act.
(2) An organization that receives a grant under this act that does not comply with the provisions of this act or the terms of the grant shall be required to repay to the department the amount of the grant, or a portion of the grant, as determined by the department.
History:
2007, Act 132, Imd. Eff. Nov. 1, 2007
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 246 of 2000 - Wolf-Dog Cross Act (287.1001 - 287.1023) › Section 287.1001 - Short Title.

287.1001 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "wolf-dog cross act" and is enacted in memory of Angie Nickerson.
History:
2000, Act 246, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 246 of 2000 - Wolf-Dog Cross Act (287.1001 - 287.1023) › Section 287.1002 - Definitions.

287.1002 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Animal control officer" means a county animal control officer as described in sections 29a and 29b of the dog law of 1919, 1919 PA 339, MCL 287.289a and 287.289b, or a city, village, or township animal control officer as described in section 29c of the dog law of 1919, 1919 PA 339, MCL 287.289c.
(b) "Animal control shelter" or "animal protection shelter" means an animal control shelter or animal protection shelter, respectively, registered with the department under section 6 of 1969 PA 287, MCL 287.336.
(c) "Department" means the department of agriculture and rural development.
(d) "Dog" means an animal of the species Canisfamiliaris or Canislupusfamiliaris.
(e) "Expert on wolf-dog cross identification" means an individual who has, cumulatively, no fewer than 10 years of training and field experience in wolf and wolf-dog cross behavioral and morphological characteristics and who is recognized as an expert at the state and national levels by others in the same field.
(f) "Facility" means an indoor or outdoor cage, pen, or similar enclosure where a wolf-dog cross is kept.
(g) "Law enforcement officer" means:
(i) A sheriff or sheriff's deputy.
(ii) A village or township marshal.
(iii) An officer of the police department of a city, village, or township.
(iv) An officer of the Michigan state police.
(v) A peace officer who is trained and licensed or certified under the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act, 1965 PA 203, MCL 28.601 to 28.615.
(vi) A conservation officer appointed by the department of natural resources.
(vii) An animal control officer.
(viii) A law enforcement officer of the federal government authorized to enforce any federal law regulating animals.
(h) "Livestock" means that term as defined in section 3 of the animal industry act, 1988 PA 466, MCL 287.703.
(i) "Local unit" means a city, village, township, or county.
(j) "Permit" means a permit issued under section 4.
(k) "Permitting agency" means the agency of a local unit that issues permits under section 4.
(l) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity.
(m) "Pet shop" means a pet shop licensed by the department under section 3 of 1969 PA 287, MCL 287.333.
(n) "Veterinarian" means a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under article 15 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838.
(o) "Wolf" means an animal of the species Canisrufus or Canislupus, but does not include an animal of the species Canislupusfamiliaris.
(p) "Wolf-dog cross" means a canid resulting from the breeding of any of the following:
(i) A wolf with a dog.
(ii) A wolf-dog cross with a wolf.
(iii) A wolf-dog cross with a dog.
(iv) A wolf-dog cross with a wolf-dog cross.
History:
2000, Act 246, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 299, Eff. Jan. 2, 2017 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 137, Eff. Feb. 19, 2020
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 246 of 2000 - Wolf-Dog Cross Act (287.1001 - 287.1023) › Section 287.1003 - Prohibited Conduct; Exception; Rebuttable Presumption in Civil Forfeiture Proceeding; Method of Representation.

287.1003 Prohibited conduct; exception; rebuttable presumption in civil forfeiture proceeding; method of representation.
Sec. 3.
(1) A person shall not do any of the following:
(a) Possess a wolf-dog cross except in compliance with this act.
(b) Breed a wolf-dog cross.
(c) Subject to subsection (2), transfer ownership or possession of or receive a transfer of ownership or possession of a wolf-dog cross, with or without remuneration.
(d) Subject to subsection (2), transfer ownership or possession of a canid, with or without remuneration, if the person has represented to the transferee that the canid is a wolf-dog cross or offer or advertise to transfer ownership or possession of a canid, with or without remuneration, representing the canid to be a wolf-dog cross.
(e) Subject to subsection (2), receive a transfer or offer to receive a transfer of ownership or possession of a canid, with or without remuneration, if the owner of the canid has represented to the person that the canid is a wolf-dog cross.
(2) Subsection (1)(c), (d), and (e) do not apply to the temporary transfer of possession of a wolf-dog cross under section 4(1)(a) or any other transfer of possession or ownership of a wolf-dog cross expressly authorized or required by this act.
(3) In a civil forfeiture proceeding under this act, there is a rebuttable presumption that a canid is a wolf-dog cross if the current owner represents or has represented that the canid is a wolf-dog cross or if a previous owner transferred ownership or possession of the canid to the current owner, with or without remuneration, representing it to be a wolf-dog cross.
(4) For the purposes of this section, a representation may be by advertisement, registration paper, or any other method.
History:
2000, Act 246, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 287 - Animal Industry › Act 246 of 2000 - Wolf-Dog Cross Act (287.1001 - 287.1023) › Section 287.1005 - Placement of Identification Number via Subcutaneous Microchip.

287.1005 Placement of identification number via subcutaneous microchip.
Sec. 5.
The owner of a wolf-dog cross shall have an identification number placed in the wolf-dog cross via subcutaneous microchip, at the expense of the owner, by or under the supervision of a veterinarian.
History:
2000, Act 246, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000