2020 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 287 - Animal Industry
Act 339 of 1919 Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)
Section 287.286b Penalty for Stealing or Confining Licensed Dog.

Universal Citation: MI Comp L § 287.286b (2020)
287.286b Penalty for stealing or confining licensed dog.

Sec. 26b.

Any person who shall steal, or confine and secrete any dog licensed under this act or kept under a kennel license, unless legally authorized to do so, or unless such confining be justifiable in the protection of person, property or game, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00, or imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 60 nor more than 90 days, or both in the discretion of the court.

History: Add. 1939, Act 17, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 287.286b

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