2020 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 287 - Animal Industry
Act 466 of 1988 Animal Industry Act (287.701 - 287.747)
Section 287.743a Euthanization of Animals; Requirements; Exception.
Sec. 43a.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an animal being euthanized in this state shall be humanely euthanized in a manner outlined as acceptable or acceptable with conditions under the American Veterinary Medical Association's Guidelines on Euthanasia and all subsequent amendments to that publication, or as approved by the director.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an animal that is being slaughtered for human consumption or pet food.
(3) The director may designate an appropriate euthanasia or depopulation procedure in an extraordinary emergency.
History: Add. 2019, Act 132, Eff. Feb. 19, 2020
Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 287.743a, which pertained to giving false information prohibited, was repealed by Act 458 of 2002, Imd. Eff. June 21, 2002.
