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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 328 of 1976 - Animals Running at Large (433.11 - 433.20) › Section 433.16 - Sale of Animal at Public Auction; Notice; Sale to Highest Bidder; Disposition of Proceeds; Redemption of Animal.

433.16 Sale of animal at public auction; notice; sale to highest bidder; disposition of proceeds; redemption of animal.
Sec. 6.
(1) A law enforcement agency which has in its custody or possession an unclaimed animal for not less than 15 days after giving notice as required in section 5, may sell the animal at public auction.
(2) Notice of the public auction shall be given in a newspaper of general circulation in the area not less than 21 nor more than 30 days prior to the day of sale. The notice shall list the number and species of animals to be sold and shall specify the time and place of the sale.
(3) The animals shall be sold to the highest bidder at the auction. The proceeds derived from the sale of the animals shall be used first to pay any expenses incurred by the law enforcement agency in caring for and keeping the animals; second, to pay the expenses of the sale; and third, any balance remaining shall be paid to the city or township treasurer of the city or township in which the animal was seized and credited to the general fund of that city or township.
(4) An animal sold pursuant to this section may be redeemed at any time within 3 months following the sale, if the owner pays the sale purchaser the amount paid at the sale plus a reasonable compensation for the care and keeping of the animal.
History:
1976, Act 328, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 328 of 1976 - Animals Running at Large (433.11 - 433.20) › Section 433.17 - Destruction of Animal.

433.17 Destruction of animal.
Sec. 7.
An animal which is not purchased at a public auction held pursuant to section 6 may be destroyed by the law enforcement agency.
History:
1976, Act 328, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 328 of 1976 - Animals Running at Large (433.11 - 433.20) › Section 433.18 - Return of Animal to Owner; Claim; Conditions.

433.18 Return of animal to owner; claim; conditions.
Sec. 8.
The owner of an animal in the custody or possession of a law enforcement agency pursuant to this act, at any time prior to the sale thereof, may claim and be entitled to the possession of the animal. Upon payment to the law enforcement agency of reasonable compensation for the care and keeping of the animal, upon satisfactory proof of ownership of the animal, and upon making reparation as provided in section 3, the animal shall be returned to its owner.
History:
1976, Act 328, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 328 of 1976 - Animals Running at Large (433.11 - 433.20) › Section 433.19 - Ordinance Prohibiting Keeping of Racing Pigeons.

433.19 Ordinance prohibiting keeping of racing pigeons.
Sec. 9.
A city, village, township, or county shall not enact an ordinance which prohibits the orderly keeping of racing pigeons.
History:
1976, Act 328, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 328 of 1976 - Animals Running at Large (433.11 - 433.20) › Section 433.20 - Repealed. 2010, Act 69, Imd. Eff. May 13, 2010.

433.20 Repealed. 2010, Act 69, Imd. Eff. May 13, 2010.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to repeal of MCL 433.1 to 433.6.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 248 of 1879 - Animals Running at Large (433.51 - 433.63) › Section 433.51 - Animals Running at Large in Certain Cities and Villages; Seizure by Officers.

433.51 Animals running at large in certain cities and villages; seizure by officers.
Sec. 1.
The owner of any cattle, horse, mule, sheep, swine, or goat shall not allow the animal to run at large in any public place in any city or village having a population of 7,000 or more inhabitants. A law enforcement officer of or animal control officer for such a city or village may seize, and keep until disposed of as provided under this act, any such animal so found running at large.
History:
1879, Act 248, Eff. Aug. 30, 1879 ;-- How. 3068 ;-- CL 1897, 5613 ;-- CL 1915, 7293 ;-- CL 1929, 9047 ;-- CL 1948, 433.51 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 71, Imd. Eff. May 13, 2010
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 248 of 1879 - Animals Running at Large (433.51 - 433.63) › Section 433.52 - Pounds; Pound Masters, Appointments, Duties; Right to Seize and Impound Animals.

433.52 Pounds; pound masters, appointments, duties; right to seize and impound animals.
Sec. 2.
It is hereby made the duty of the common council or board of trustees of every such city or village to provide 1 or more suitable and convenient pound or pounds, and to appoint 1 or more pound-masters who shall have charge thereof, and such pound-master or other person having charge of such pound, shall receive and keep therein any animal mentioned in the first section of this act, that may have been or may be found running at large contrary to said section, upon the request of any person. And it shall be lawful for any person to seize and take into custody and retain till disposed of as required by law, any animal mentioned in said first section of this act, which may be trespassing upon premises owned or occupied by such person, or such animal may be driven to and kept in said pound as herein provided, and any inhabitant of any such city or village may take into custody till disposed of as required by law, any animal found running at large contrary to said first section of this act, if at the time there shall not be kept and maintained within such city or village, a suitable pound within a distance of not more than 2 miles from the place where such animal may be found, or if there shall not be a pound-master in charge thereof, who will receive and keep the same as herein provided.
History:
1879, Act 248, Eff. Aug. 30, 1879 ;-- How. 3069 ;-- CL 1897, 5614 ;-- CL 1915, 7294 ;-- CL 1929, 9048 ;-- CL 1948, 433.52
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 248 of 1879 - Animals Running at Large (433.51 - 433.63) › Section 433.54 - Demand and Claim by Owner of Seized or Impounded Animal; Payment of Fees, Expenses, and Compensation.

433.54 Demand and claim by owner of seized or impounded animal; payment of fees, expenses, and compensation.
Sec. 4.
The owner of any animal which shall have been seized or impounded under and pursuant to the foregoing provisions, may at any time before the making of the complaint hereinbefore provided for, demand and shall be entitled to the possession of such animal upon the payment to the pound-master or the person in charge of such pound, if such animal shall have been impounded, and if not, then upon payment to the person or officer who shall have seized or taken such animals into his or her possession, the fees provided for in the preceding sections for the seizure of such animal; and if such animal shall have been impounded, the farther fee of 50 cents for every horse, mule, colt, cow, calf, or other cattle, and 25 cents for every goat, sheep, or swine, which fee shall belong to such pound-master or person in charge of such pound, and the farther sum of 1 dollar per day as compensation for keeping every such horse, mule, or colt, and 75 cents per day for every cow, calf, or other cattle, and 50 cents per day for every goat, sheep, or swine for each day since and including the day such animal was seized, impounded, or taken into possession as aforesaid. At any time after the making of the complaint and before the sale of the animal, the owner thereof may make demand and claim for such animal before the district court or municipal court at which the proceedings shall have been commenced; and upon making satisfactory proof of ownership of the animal and upon paying the fees and compensation for keeping such animal as provided for in this section, and other fees and expenses that shall have accrued up to the time of making such demand and proof, he or she shall be entitled to the custody and possession of such animal. The court shall fix and determine the amount of the fees, expenses, and compensation in accordance with the provisions of this act, and shall pay the same to the officer or person entitled thereto.
History:
1879, Act 248, Eff. Aug. 30, 1879 ;-- How. 3071 ;-- CL 1897, 5616 ;-- CL 1915, 7296 ;-- CL 1929, 9050 ;-- CL 1948, 433.54 ;-- Am. 1991, Act 142, Imd. Eff. Nov. 25, 1991
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 248 of 1879 - Animals Running at Large (433.51 - 433.63) › Section 433.55 - Person Wilfully Causing Animal to Run at Large; Liability to Owner.

433.55 Person wilfully causing animal to run at large; liability to owner.
Sec. 5.
In case the animal so seized under the foregoing provisions of this act shall have been so running at large by the willful act of any other person than the owner, such person shall be liable to the owner in a penalty not less than 25 dollars and not more than 100 dollars, which penalty may be recovered by such owner for his benefit, in an action on the case in any court of competent jurisdiction.
History:
1879, Act 248, Eff. Aug. 30, 1879 ;-- How. 3072 ;-- CL 1897, 5617 ;-- CL 1915, 7297 ;-- CL 1929, 9051 ;-- CL 1948, 433.55
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 248 of 1879 - Animals Running at Large (433.51 - 433.63) › Section 433.56 - Appeals.

433.56 Appeals.
Sec. 6.
An appeal may be taken by either party who shall have appeared and contested in the proceeding to the circuit court for the county, and the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of circuit courts, to hear and determine such appeals, and the proceedings therein shall be applicable to appeals under this act, so far as the same can be applied and are consistent with this act. But such appeal can only be taken from the finding or determination that cause exists or does not exist for the sale aforesaid; and such appeal when made by the claimant shall not be effectual for any purpose unless the bond required on appeals to the circuit court contains a clause that in case the finding or determination shall be affirmed, the claimant will pay all such sums as the court shall determine and adjudge for the costs, penalties, and allowances, so as aforesaid authorized to be made. In case of appeal by a claimant as aforesaid, and after the approval by the district or municipal court of such bond, the judge shall forthwith direct the sale not to be had, and shall order the animal to be delivered to the appellant, if it shall appear to him or her that the appellant is the owner, or is entitled to the possession thereof.
History:
1879, Act 248, Eff. Aug. 30, 1879 ;-- How. 3073 ;-- CL 1897, 5618 ;-- CL 1915, 7298 ;-- CL 1929, 9052 ;-- CL 1948, 433.56 ;-- Am. 1991, Act 142, Imd. Eff. Nov. 25, 1991
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 248 of 1879 - Animals Running at Large (433.51 - 433.63) › Section 433.57 - Animals Impounded; Feeding; Record, Contents, Inspection.

433.57 Animals impounded; feeding; record, contents, inspection.
Sec. 7.
The pound-master or other person in charge of said pound shall purchase all necessary supplies for the sustenance of all animals impounded, and all animals impounded or seized under this act shall be supplied with suitable food and drink for their sustenance; and such pound-master or other person in charge of the pound, shall keep a record in a book kept for that purpose and which shall at all reasonable times be open for public inspection, of the time when each animal was received into such pound, and the time when discharged therefrom, and of the name of the person to whom the same was delivered, and also a record of all moneys paid to him.
History:
1879, Act 248, Eff. Aug. 30, 1879 ;-- How. 3074 ;-- CL 1897, 5619 ;-- CL 1915, 7299 ;-- CL 1929, 9053 ;-- CL 1948, 433.57
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 248 of 1879 - Animals Running at Large (433.51 - 433.63) › Section 433.58 - Replevin.

433.58 Replevin.
Sec. 8.
The provisions of this act shall not be construed to deprive the party claiming the ownership of said property from bringing his action in replevin for the recovery of the same in case the same has been unlawfully seized.
History:
1879, Act 248, Eff. Aug. 30, 1879 ;-- How. 3075 ;-- CL 1897, 5620 ;-- CL 1915, 7300 ;-- CL 1929, 9054 ;-- CL 1948, 433.58
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 248 of 1879 - Animals Running at Large (433.51 - 433.63) › Section 433.61 - Provisions Governing.

433.61 Provisions governing.
Sec. 11.
The distraining and impounding of animals under this act shall be governed by chapter 214 of the Compiled Laws of 1871, for "distraining and replevying beasts," except as otherwise provided in this act.
History:
Add. 1881, Act 196, Eff. Sept. 10, 1881 ;-- How. 3078 ;-- CL 1897, 5623 ;-- CL 1915, 7303 ;-- CL 1929, 9057 ;-- CL 1948, 433.61
Compiler's Notes:
For provisions of chapter 214 of the Compiled Laws of 1871, referred to in this section, see MCL 433.101 et seq.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 248 of 1879 - Animals Running at Large (433.51 - 433.63) › Section 433.62 - City Attorney; Duty.

433.62 City attorney; duty.
Sec. 12.
In all criminal matters under this act, it shall be the duty of the city attorney to appear before the magistrate entering [entertaining] the complaint and act as counsel on behalf of the people of this state, and in case of his absence, neglect, or refusal to so act on request of the magistrate, any attorney at law, on request of such magistrate, may act as such counsel for the people.
History:
Add. 1881, Act 196, Eff. Sept. 10, 1881 ;-- How. 3079 ;-- CL 1897, 5624 ;-- CL 1915, 7304 ;-- CL 1929, 9058 ;-- CL 1948, 433.62
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 248 of 1879 - Animals Running at Large (433.51 - 433.63) › Section 433.63 - Authority Under MCL 433.14a Not Limited; Swine Running as Public Nuisance.

433.63 Authority under MCL 433.14a not limited; swine running as public nuisance.
Sec. 13.
This act does not limit authority provided under section 4a of 1976 PA 328, MCL 433.14a, to kill swine running at large. Swine running at large are a public nuisance.
History:
Add. 2010, Act 71, Imd. Eff. May 13, 2010
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Repealed - Act 71 of 1867 - Bulls, Stallions, Boars, and Rams Running at Large (433.81 - 433.82)

BULLS, STALLIONS, BOARS, AND RAMS RUNNING AT LARGE
Act 71 of 1867
433.81,433.82 Repealed. 1984, Act 161, Imd. Eff. June 27, 1984.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.101 - Beasts Distrained; Impounding.

433.101 Beasts distrained; impounding.
Sec. 1.
When any beasts are taken up and distrained by any person, for going at large, contrary to law, or contrary to any by-law of a township, they shall be forthwith impounded in the township pound, and the keeper of such pound shall furnish them with suitable food and water, so long as they are detained in his custody.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5046 ;-- CL 1871, 6767 ;-- How. 8355 ;-- CL 1897, 10688 ;-- CL 1915, 14779 ;-- CL 1929, 9061 ;-- CL 1948, 433.101
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.102 - Fees; Distraining and Impounding.

433.102 Fees; distraining and impounding.
Sec. 2.
The person so taking up and distraining the same, shall be entitled to 50 cents per head for all horses, mules, asses and neat cattle, and 10 cents per head for all sheep, goats and swine, so distrained by him; and the pound keeper shall be entitled to 4 cents per head for all the said animals so impounded.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5047 ;-- CL 1871, 6768 ;-- How. 8356 ;-- CL 1897, 10689 ;-- CL 1915, 14780 ;-- CL 1929, 9062 ;-- CL 1948, 433.102
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.103 - Fees; Payment Prerequisite to Delivery of Beast.

433.103 Fees; payment prerequisite to delivery of beast.
Sec. 3.
The pound keeper shall not deliver to the owner any beasts so impounded, until such owner shall pay him his fees and the expense of keeping such beasts, and also the fees due the person distraining said beasts, which last mentioned fees he shall pay to such person.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5048 ;-- CL 1871, 6769 ;-- How. 8357 ;-- CL 1897, 10690 ;-- CL 1915, 14781 ;-- CL 1929, 9063 ;-- CL 1948, 433.103
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.104 - Recovery for Damages Caused by Beasts.

433.104 Recovery for damages caused by beasts.
Sec. 4.
When any person is injured in his land, by sheep, swine, horses, asses, mules, goats or neat cattle, he may recover his damages in an action of trespass, or trespass on the case, against the owner of the beasts, or against the person having the care and control of such beasts, or by distraining the beasts doing the damage, and proceeding therewith as hereinafter directed; but if the beasts shall have been lawfully on the adjoining lands, and shall have escaped therefrom in consequence of the neglect of the person who has suffered the damage, to maintain his part of the division fences, the owner or person having the control of the beasts shall not be liable for such damage.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5049 ;-- CL 1871, 6770 ;-- How. 8358 ;-- CL 1897, 10691 ;-- CL 1915, 14782 ;-- CL 1929, 9064 ;-- CL 1948, 433.104
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.105 - Impounding Beasts Doing Damage.

433.105 Impounding beasts doing damage.
Sec. 5.
The beasts so distrained for doing damage, shall be impounded in the township pound, if there be one, and the distrainer shall leave with the pound keeper a memorandum in writing, signed by him, stating the cause of distraining, and the sum that he demands from the owner, for the damages done by the beasts.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5050 ;-- CL 1871, 6771 ;-- How. 8359 ;-- CL 1897, 10692 ;-- CL 1915, 14783 ;-- CL 1929, 9065 ;-- CL 1948, 433.105
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.106 - Delivery of Beasts by Poundmaster.

433.106 Delivery of beasts by poundmaster.
Sec. 6.
The pound keeper shall not deliver the beasts to the owner, until such owner shall pay him his fees, and the expense of keeping such beasts, together with the sum so demanded by the distrainer, and the expense of advertising such beasts, if they shall have been advertised, and all other legal costs and expenses.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5051 ;-- CL 1871, 6772 ;-- How. 8360 ;-- CL 1897, 10693 ;-- CL 1915, 14784 ;-- CL 1929, 9066 ;-- CL 1948, 433.106
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.107 - Care of Beasts by Person Distraining.

433.107 Care of beasts by person distraining.
Sec. 7.
If there shall be no public pound within the township, the beasts shall be impounded in some suitable place under the immediate care and inspection of the person who distrained them, and he shall furnish them with suitable food and water so long as they remain impounded.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5052 ;-- CL 1871, 6773 ;-- How. 8361 ;-- CL 1897, 10694 ;-- CL 1915, 14785 ;-- CL 1929, 9067 ;-- CL 1948, 433.107
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.108 - Notice of Beasts Distrained; Delivery to Owner.

433.108 Notice of beasts distrained; delivery to owner.
Sec. 8.
When beasts are impounded for either of the causes aforesaid, the person impounding them shall, within 24 hours thereafter, give notice thereof to the owner or person having the care or control of them, if known, and living within 6 miles from the place of impounding, which notice shall be delivered to the party, or left at his place of abode, and shall contain a description of the beasts, and a statement of the time, place and cause of impounding.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5053 ;-- CL 1871, 6774 ;-- How. 8362 ;-- CL 1897, 10695 ;-- CL 1915, 14786 ;-- CL 1929, 9068 ;-- CL 1948, 433.108
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.109 - Notice of Beasts Distrained; Posting in Certain Cases.

433.109 Notice of beasts distrained; posting in certain cases.
Sec. 9.
If there shall be no person entitled to notice according to the provisions of the preceding section, the person impounding the beasts shall, within 48 hours thereafter, cause to be posted up in 3 public places in the township, and in a public place in each of any 2 adjoining townships, if within 4 miles from the place where they were taken, a written notice, containing a description of the beasts, and a statement of the time, place and cause of impounding.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5054 ;-- CL 1871, 6775 ;-- How. 8363 ;-- CL 1897, ISTORYDATA> ;-- CL 1915, 14787 ;-- CL 1929, 9069 ;-- CL 1948, 433.109
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.110 - Notice of Beasts Distrained; Publication in Newspaper.

433.110 Notice of beasts distrained; publication in newspaper.
Sec. 10.
In case notice shall be given by posting up the same, if no person shall appear to claim the beasts within 7 days after the day of impounding, a like notice shall be published for 3 successive weeks, in some public newspaper, if any shall be published within 20 miles of the place of impounding, the first publication to be within 15 days after the day of impounding.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5055 ;-- CL 1871, 6776 ;-- How. 8364 ;-- CL 1897, 10697 ;-- CL 1915, 14788 ;-- CL 1929, 9070 ;-- CL 1948, 433.110
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.111, 433.112 - Repealed. 1991, Act 142, Imd. Eff. Nov. 25, 1991.

433.111, 433.112 Repealed. 1991, Act 142, Imd. Eff. Nov. 25, 1991.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to animals running at large.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.113 - Sale of Beasts; Notice.

433.113 Sale of beasts; notice.
Sec. 13.
If the sum so found to be due, shall not be forthwith paid, the person who impounded the beasts shall cause them to be sold by auction in the township where they are impounded, first advertising the sale by posting up a notice thereof in 3 public places in the same township, at least 5 days before such sale.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5058 ;-- CL 1871, 6779 ;-- How. 8367 ;-- CL 1897, 10700 ;-- CL 1915, 14791 ;-- CL 1929, 9073 ;-- CL 1948, 433.113
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.114 - Sale of Beasts; Proceeds.

433.114 Sale of beasts; proceeds.
Sec. 14.
The proceeds of the sale, after paying all the said damages, costs and expenses, with the charges for advertising and selling the beasts, shall be deposited in the treasury of the township, for the use of the owner of the beasts, in case he shall substantiate his claim thereto, within 2 years from the time of sale.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5059 ;-- CL 1871, 6780 ;-- How. 8368 ;-- CL 1897, 10701 ;-- CL 1915, 14792 ;-- CL 1929, 9074 ;-- CL 1948, 433.114
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.115 - Beasts Escaped or Rescued; Retaking.

433.115 Beasts escaped or rescued; retaking.
Sec. 15.
If any beasts that shall have been lawfully distrained or impounded, shall escape or be rescued, the pound keeper or person who distrained them, may, at any time within 7 days thereafter retake such beasts, and hold and dispose thereof, as if no such escape or rescue had taken place.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5060 ;-- CL 1871, 6781 ;-- How. 8369 ;-- CL 1897, 10702 ;-- CL 1915, 14793 ;-- CL 1929, 9075 ;-- CL 1948, 433.115
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.116 - Rescuing Beasts Distrained; Penalty.

433.116 Rescuing beasts distrained; penalty.
Sec. 16.
If any person shall rescue any beasts, distrained or impounded for any cause, he shall be liable in an action on the case, to be brought by any person injured, to pay all damages which such person shall have sustained thereby, and all the fees and charges which shall have been incurred before the rescue, and shall also forfeit a sum not less than 5, nor more than 20 dollars.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5061 ;-- CL 1871, 6782 ;-- How. 8370 ;-- CL 1897, 10703 ;-- CL 1915, 14794 ;-- CL 1929, 9076 ;-- CL 1948, 433.116
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.101 - 433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125 - Chapter 125 Chapter 125. of Distraining and Replevying Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › R-S-1846-433-101-125-OF-DISTRAINING-BEASTS. - Of Distraining Beasts. (433.101...433.117) › Section 433.117 - Legality of Distress Determined in Replevin Action.

433.117 Legality of distress determined in replevin action.
Sec. 17.
The defendant in any action brought for rescuing beasts distrained or impounded, shall not be allowed to allege or give in evidence the insufficiency of the fences, or any other fact or circumstance to show that the distress or impounding was illegal; but if there is any ground of objection to the proceeding, of which he is entitled to avail himself, he may have the advantage thereof in an action of replevin, to be brought as provided in the following sections.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 125 ;-- CL 1857, 5062 ;-- CL 1871, 6783 ;-- How. 8371 ;-- CL 1897, 10704 ;-- CL 1915, 14795 ;-- CL 1929, 9077 ;-- CL 1948, 433.117
Compiler's Notes:
Former sections 18 to 22 of R.S. 1846, Ch. 125, pertaining to replevin of beasts distrained, were repealed by Act 267 of 1945.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.122 - 433.123) › R-S-1846-433-122-18 - Chapter 18 Chapter 18. of Fences and Fence Viewers; of Pounds and the Impounding of Cattle. (433.122...433.123) › R-S-1846-433-122-18-POUNDS - Pounds (433.122...433.123) › Section 433.122 - Pounds; Maintenance by Township.

433.122 Pounds; maintenance by township.
Sec. 22.
Each township may, at its own expense, and in such places therein as the electors shall direct, provide and maintain 1 or more sufficient pounds, in which swine, sheep, horses, asses, mules, goats and neat cattle, may be restrained and kept from going at large contrary to law, or to any by-law of such township.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 18 ;-- CL 1857, 626 ;-- CL 1871, 789 ;-- How. ORYDATA> ;-- CL 1897, 2437 ;-- CL 1915, 2229 ;-- CL 1929, 1085 ;-- CL 1948, 433.122
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (433.122 - 433.123) › R-S-1846-433-122-18 - Chapter 18 Chapter 18. of Fences and Fence Viewers; of Pounds and the Impounding of Cattle. (433.122...433.123) › R-S-1846-433-122-18-POUNDS - Pounds (433.122...433.123) › Section 433.123 - Pounds; Injury, Penalty.

433.123 Pounds; injury, penalty.
Sec. 23.
If any person shall wilfully injure any pound maintained by any township, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding 50 dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 90 days at the discretion of the court.
History:
R.S. 1846, Ch. 18 ;-- CL 1857, 627 ;-- CL 1871, 790 ;-- How. 820 ;-- CL 1897, 2438 ;-- CL 1915, 2230 ;-- CL 1929, 1086 ;-- CL 1948, 433.123
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 109 of 1847 - Damage by Beasts (433.151 - 433.151) › Section 433.151 - Damages Upon Lands by Beasts; Barred Unless Enclosed.

433.151 Damages upon lands by beasts; barred unless enclosed.
Sec. 1.
No person shall be entitled to recover any sum of money, in any action at law, for damages done upon lands by any beast or beasts, unless the partition fences by which such lands are wholly or in part enclosed, and belonging to such person, or by him to be kept in repair, shall be of the same height and description as is required by the provisions of section 1, chapter 18, of the revised statutes of 1846, being section 605 of the Compiled Laws. No person shall be entitled to recovery in any action for such damages if the same was caused by any beast which gained access to such lands by reason of the failure of such person to erect or maintain that portion of the fence assigned to him therefor pursuant to the provisions of section 5 of chapter 18 of the revised statutes of 1846, being section 1068 of the Compiled Laws of 1929.
History:
1847, Act 109, Imd. Eff. Mar. 17, 1847 ;-- CL 1857, 628 ;-- Am. 1861, Act 179, Imd. Eff. Mar. 15, 1861 ;-- CL 1871, 791 ;-- How. 817 ;-- CL 1897, 2436 ;-- CL 1915, 2227 ;-- CL 1929, 1087 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 289, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 433.151
Compiler's Notes:
For provisions of sections 1 and 5 of chapter 18 of the Revised Statutes of 1846, referred to in this section, see MCL 43.1 and 43.5.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Repealed - Act 52 of 1937 - Coyotes and Wolves (433.201 - 433.207)

COYOTES AND WOLVES
Act 52 of 1937
433.201-433.207 Repealed. 1959, Act 23, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960;—1964, Act 256, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964;—1979, Act 7, Eff. Mar. 27, 1980.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 4 of 1885 - English Sparrows (433.271 - 433.271) › Section 433.271 - English Sparrows; Lawful to Kill.

433.271 English sparrows; lawful to kill.
Sec. 1.
That it shall be lawful to kill the birds commonly called "English sparrows."
History:
1885, Act 4, Imd. Eff. Feb. 17, 1885 ;-- How. 2259a ;-- CL 1897, 5585 ;-- CL 1915, 7258 ;-- CL 1929, 9026 ;-- CL 1948, 433.271
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Repealed - Act 152 of 1941 - Starlings and Crows (433.301 - 433.304)

STARLINGS AND CROWS
Act 152 of 1941
433.301-433.304 Repealed. 2006, Act 585, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2007.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 57 of 1974 - Racing and Carrier Pigeons (433.351 - 433.355) › Section 433.351 - Definitions.

433.351 Definitions.
Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(1) "Carrier pigeon" means homing and racing pigeons which have the name of the owner stamped upon the wing or tail, or are banded upon the leg with the name or initials of the owner or with an identification or registration number stamped on the band.
(2) "Racing pigeon" means a pigeon registered with a national pigeon racing organization and used as a game competitive bird. The pigeons are not to be identified or classified as fowl when raised and used in the sport and hobby of racing carrier pigeons.
(3) "Department" means the health department of any city, village, township, or county and shall include the head of such department or any employee acting in his stead.
(4) "Loft" means any structure in which carrier pigeons are housed.
History:
1974, Act 57, Imd. Eff. Apr. 1, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 57 of 1974 - Racing and Carrier Pigeons (433.351 - 433.355) › Section 433.352 - Carrier Pigeon Permit; Issuance; Requirements.

433.352 Carrier pigeon permit; issuance; requirements.
Sec. 2.
(1) The department shall issue a carrier pigeon permit to the owner of carrier pigeons who complies with the following requirements:
(a) The loft is found on inspection to be in compliance with regulations prescribed by the department and is maintained in a clean, orderly condition and kept in good repair.
(b) The construction of a loft complies with the building code regulations of the city, village, township, or county in which it is erected.
(2) The requirements of zoning regulations relating to restrictions on the location of stables and poultry enclosures shall not apply to a loft for which a permit has been issued.
History:
1974, Act 57, Imd. Eff. Apr. 1, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 57 of 1974 - Racing and Carrier Pigeons (433.351 - 433.355) › Section 433.353 - Loft of Carrier or Racing Pigeons; Erection and Maintenance.

433.353 Loft of carrier or racing pigeons; erection and maintenance.
Sec. 3.
A person to whom the department has issued a carrier pigeon permit may erect and maintain a loft of carrier or racing pigeons in the city, village, township, or county.
History:
1974, Act 57, Imd. Eff. Apr. 1, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 57 of 1974 - Racing and Carrier Pigeons (433.351 - 433.355) › Section 433.354 - Authorization to Fly Pigeons for Necessary Exercise and Training.

433.354 Authorization to fly pigeons for necessary exercise and training.
Sec. 4.
An owner of carrier pigeons, to whom the department has issued a carrier pigeon permit, or person acting for him, shall be allowed to fly the pigeons for necessary exercise and training.
History:
1974, Act 57, Imd. Eff. Apr. 1, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 433 - Animals Running At Large › Act 57 of 1974 - Racing and Carrier Pigeons (433.351 - 433.355) › Section 433.355 - Restricting Training and Conditioning Programs.

433.355 Restricting training and conditioning programs.
Sec. 5.
The owner is not required to restrict his training and conditioning program to obtain successful results in competition unless duly proven to be in violation of a local health or nuisance ordinance.
History:
1974, Act 57, Imd. Eff. Apr. 1, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 434 - Lost and Unclaimed Property › Repealed - R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (434.1 - 434.14)

Revised Statutes of 1846
R.S. of 1846
434.1-434.14 Repealed. 1987, Act 273, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 1988.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 434 - Lost and Unclaimed Property › Act 273 of 1987 - Lost Property (434.21 - 434.29) › Section 434.21 - Definitions.

434.21 Definitions.
Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(a) “Collectible currency” means a medium of exchange including coins, bank notes, government notes, and paper money that has a value greater than face value.
(b) “Contraband” means any property that is prohibited by any law to be owned, carried, concealed, or possessed.
(c) “Currency” means a medium of exchange including coins, bank notes, government notes, and paper money that has a value not greater than face value.
(d) “Evidence” means any property that furnishes or tends to furnish proof in a legal matter.
(e) “Hazardous material” means explosives, pyrotechnics, flammable gas, flammable compressed gas, nonflammable compressed gas, flammable liquid, oxidizing material, poisonous gas, poisonous liquid, irritating material, etiologic material, radioactive material, corrosive material, or liquefied petroleum gas.
(f) “Junk” means any property that does not have any fair market value or worth.
(g) “Legal owner” means any individual, organization, partnership, company, corporation, or governmental agency who had care, custody, or control over the property and can establish ownership to the satisfaction of the law enforcement agency by description, title, sales receipt, bill of goods, or other means. Any person who represents the legal owner or an organization, partnership, company, corporation, governmental agency by affidavit, power of attorney, bill of goods, or title may be considered the legal owner for purposes of recovering the property.
(h) “Perishable property” means any property subject to quick deterioration or spoilage except when maintained under proper conditions.
(i) “Property” means anything which is the subject of ownership and is corporeal, tangible, visible, or personal, or that has an exchange value.
(j) “Property of major value” means any property that is not collectible currency, contraband, currency, evidence, hazardous material, junk, perishable property, or property of minor value.
(k) “Property of minor value” means any property whose fair market value is less than the total cost of preparing a property report, plus the costs of storage and disposition, and which is not collectible currency, contraband, currency, evidence, hazardous material, junk, perishable property, or property of major value.
History:
1987, Act 273, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 1988
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 434 - Lost and Unclaimed Property › Act 273 of 1987 - Lost Property (434.21 - 434.29) › Section 434.22 - Duty of Person Finding Lost Property; Procedure for Receiving Property if Not Claimed; Inspection and Classification of Property; Storage.

434.22 Duty of person finding lost property; procedure for receiving property if not claimed; inspection and classification of property; storage.
Sec. 2.
(1) A person who finds lost property shall report the finding or deliver the property to a law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where the property is found. This shall include all property found in an abandoned vehicle. If the person wishes to receive the property if it is not claimed by the legal owner as provided in this act, the person shall provide his or her name and current address to the law enforcement agency and shall inform the agency of any change in his or her address.
(2) The property described under subsection (1) shall be inspected by the law enforcement agency to determine the type of property that has been found. The property shall be classified into 1 of the following categories:
(a) Collectible currency.
(b) Contraband.
(c) Currency.
(d) Evidence.
(e) Hazardous material.
(f) Junk.
(g) Perishable property.
(h) Property of major value.
(i) Property of minor value.
(3) The law enforcement agency shall use the following method to determine the classification of property under subsection (2):
(a) Currency may be appraised to determine whether the currency, because of age, origin, metal content, or value as a collector's item, has a value other than its face value. Currency may be inspected by a person who has the expertise to determine if the currency is collectible currency.
(b) Property that is suspected of being contraband may be subjected to scientific evaluation or inspected by a qualified person.
(c) Property shall be considered evidence if the property is reasonably believed by the law enforcement agency or a governmental attorney to be evidence that could be used in a legal action.
(d) Whether property is hazardous material shall be determined by a qualified person who has expertise regarding hazardous material.
(e) Property that may be junk may be inspected to determine if it has any fair market value or worth.
(f) Perishable property may be inspected to determine if the property requires special storage.
(g) Whether property is of major or minor value shall be determined by a person who has expertise regarding the valuation of the property.
(4) Property that is reported or delivered pursuant to subsection (1) shall be stored in a location as determined by the law enforcement agency.
History:
1987, Act 273, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 1988
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 434 - Lost and Unclaimed Property › Act 273 of 1987 - Lost Property (434.21 - 434.29) › Section 434.23 - Reports; Disposition and Inspection of Property of Minor Value.

434.23 Reports; disposition and inspection of property of minor value.
Sec. 3.
(1) Within 48 hours of a report or delivery under section 2(1), the following reports shall be completed on property of major value, collectible currency found in 1 location for the total value, currency found in 1 location for the total value, hazardous material, and perishable property that has a major value:
(a) A general description of the property to provide a person who may be the legal owner with enough information to aid in determining ownership. This information shall be kept in a public building in a location that is open to the public during normal business hours.
(b) A detailed description of the property to provide the law enforcement agency with information to determine ownership. The description shall also include the total value of the property found in 1 location. The information required by this subdivision is exempt from disclosure under the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and shall not be available to the public or any person claiming ownership.
(2) Property that is determined under section 2(3) to be of minor value may be kept by the law enforcement agency in a safe location and may be inspected by the public upon request during normal business hours.
History:
1987, Act 273, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 1988
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 434 - Lost and Unclaimed Property › Act 273 of 1987 - Lost Property (434.21 - 434.29) › Section 434.24 - Collectible Currency and Currency; Contraband; Property in Evidence; Hazardous Material; Junk; Perishable Property; Property of Major Value; Property of Minor Value; Disposition.

434.24 Collectible currency and currency; contraband; property in evidence; hazardous material; junk; perishable property; property of major value; property of minor value; disposition.
Sec. 4.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), collectible currency and currency shall be returned to the legal owner when the law enforcement agency is reasonably satisfied of that ownership. Pursuant to section 5, if the legal owner cannot be located or established, the property shall be disposed of pursuant to this act.
(2) All contraband that is or may be evidence and any other found property that is or may be evidence in a criminal or civil action instituted by a governmental attorney shall be kept in a place of safekeeping until the governmental attorney releases the evidence. All contraband shall be disposed of in a manner prescribed by law. Any found property that is evidence that is not contraband shall be returned to the legal owner unless prohibited by law. If the legal owner cannot be located, the property shall be classified as prescribed in section 2(2) and shall be disposed of pursuant to this act.
(3) When the legal owner of the hazardous material cannot be located or established or the hazardous material may pose an imminent danger to life or other property, then the hazardous material may be released to any governmental agency, private industry, institution, business, or person that can safely keep or dispose of the hazardous material and the container.
(4) Found property that is determined to be junk may be disposed of in any manner by the law enforcement agency.
(5) Upon the conclusion of a criminal or civil action instituted by a governmental attorney, evidence may be returned to the legal owner unless prohibited by law or the evidence is required in another court action. If the legal owner cannot be located, the law enforcement agency shall classify the property as prescribed in section 2(2) and dispose of it pursuant to this act.
(6) Perishable property shall be released to the legal owner of the property. Pursuant to section 5, if the legal owner cannot be located or established, the property shall be disposed of pursuant to this act.
(7) All property of major value shall be returned to the legal owner when the law enforcement agency is reasonably satisfied of that ownership. If the legal owner is not located and after 6 months from the date of the notice as prescribed in section 5, the property shall be disposed of pursuant to this act.
(8) All property of minor value shall be returned to the legal owner when the law enforcement agency is reasonably satisfied of that ownership. If after 3 months the property has not been claimed by the legal owner, the property may be disposed of in any manner by the law enforcement agency.
History:
1987, Act 273, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 1988