There is a newer version
of
this Statute
2020 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 287 - Animal Industry
Act 274 of 2000 Large Carnivore Act (287.1101 - 287.1123)
AN ACT to regulate the ownership, possession, and care of certain large carnivores; to prohibit the ownership and possession of certain large carnivores; to impose fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental entities and officials and of certain veterinarians; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.
History: 2000, Act 274, Imd. Eff. July 7, 2000
- Section 287.1101 Short Title.
- Section 287.1102 Definitions.
- Section 287.1103 Prohibited Conduct.
- Section 287.1104 Possession of Large Carnivores; Conditions; Permit Application; Conditions for Issuance; Permit Contents; Notification to Department by Local Unit of Government; Permit Fee.
- Section 287.1105 Placement of Identification Number via Subcutaneous Microchip.
- Section 287.1106 Confinement and Control of Large Carnivore; Requirements; Duties of Owner.
- Section 287.1107 Transportation Requirements.
- Section 287.1108 Exportation Requirements.
- Section 287.1109 Exposure of Human, Livestock, or Mammalian Pet to Rabies.
- Section 287.1110 Euthanasia of Large Carnivore Exposing Human, Livestock, or Mammalian Pet to Rabies; Examination.
- Section 287.1111 Conditions Permitting Law Enforcement Officer or Other Person to Kill Large Carnivore; Liability; Actions Constituting Trespass.
- Section 287.1112 Liability of Owner for Death or Injury of Human or for Property Damage; Escape or Release of Large Carnivore.
- Section 287.1113 Inspection of Facility by Law Enforcement Officer.
- Section 287.1114 Notice of Violation; Transfer of Ownership and Possession; Second Inspection; Fee; Finding of Noncompliance; Forfeiture.
- Section 287.1115 Violation as Misdemeanor; Fine; Exception.
- Section 287.1116 Violation; Request for Civil Forfeiture; Filing.
- Section 287.1117 Seizure Order; Circumstances; Method; Placement; Return to Crime Victim.
- Section 287.1118 Correction of Conditions Leading to Seizure; Return to Owner; Court Approval; Notice of Seizure and Intent to Forfeit; Delivery of Notice; Notice to Prosecuting Attorney or Attorney General.
- Section 287.1119 Motion by Owner for Return of Large Carnivore; Hearing; Establishment of Probable Cause; Burden of Proof; Admissibility of Testimony in Criminal Prosecution.
- Section 287.1120 Return of Seized Large Carnivore to Owner; Conditions; Notice; Order of Forfeiture; Liability for Care and Placement Costs.
- Section 287.1121 Local Ordinance More Restrictive Than Act; Requirements as Additional to Other State and Federal Law.
- Section 287.1122 Exceptions; Breeding Black Bear Sows.
- Section 287.1122a Breeding License; Requirements.
- Section 287.1122b Breeding License Application; Form; Contents; Documentation Required; Fee; Large Carnivore Breeding Advisory Committee; Disposition of Application Fees; Amended License.
- Section 287.1122c Duties of Person Holding a Breeding License; Prohibited Acts.
- Section 287.1123 Information Provided to Pet Shop, Animal Control Shelter, and Animal Protection Shelter.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Michigan may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
