Section 287.1022 – Applicability of MCL 287.1004, 287.1005, 287.1006, 287.1008, and 287.1014.
287.1022 Applicability of MCL 287.1004, 287.1005, 287.1006, 287.1008, and 287.1014. Sec. 22. (1) Sections 4, 5, and 6 do not apply to any of the following: (a) An animal control shelter or animal protection shelter. (b) A person licensed or approved by the department of natural resources of this state or by the United States […]
Section 287.1023 – Providing Information to Pet Shops and Animal Shelters.
287.1023 Providing information to pet shops and animal shelters. Sec. 23. The department shall provide each pet shop, animal control shelter, and animal protection shelter with information on the requirements of this act. History: 2000, Act 246, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000
Section 287.1009 – Rabies Vaccinaton.
287.1009 Rabies vaccinaton. Sec. 9. If a rabies vaccination becomes approved by the federal government for use on a wolf-dog cross, the owner of a wolf-dog cross shall have the wolf-dog cross vaccinated for rabies by a veterinarian and shall keep the vaccination current. History: 2000, Act 246, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000
Section 287.1010 – Exposure to Rabies.
287.1010 Exposure to rabies. Sec. 10. (1) If a wolf-dog cross potentially exposes a human to rabies by any penetration of the skin by teeth, any scratch that causes penetration of the skin, any abrasion that causes penetration of the skin, or contamination of open wounds or mucous membranes with saliva or other infectious material, […]
Section 287.1011 – Killing of Wolf-Dog Cross by Law Enforcement Officer or Other Person; Conditions; Liability.
287.1011 Killing of wolf-dog cross by law enforcement officer or other person; conditions; liability. Sec. 11. (1) A law enforcement officer or other person may kill a wolf-dog cross if the person sees the wolf-dog cross attacking, injuring, or killing either of the following: (a) A human. (b) Livestock or poultry. (2) A law enforcement […]
Section 287.1012 – Liability of Owner or Possessor of Wolf-Dog Cross.
287.1012 Liability of owner or possessor of wolf-dog cross. Sec. 12. (1) The owner or person temporarily in possession of a wolf-dog cross is liable in a civil action for the death or injury of a human and for property damage, including, but not limited to, the death or injury of another animal, caused by […]
Section 287.1013 – Inspection of Facility; Violation; Consultation With Expert on Wolf-Dog Cross Identification.
287.1013 Inspection of facility; violation; consultation with expert on wolf-dog cross identification. Sec. 13. (1) A facility is subject to inspection at reasonable hours by a law enforcement officer to ensure compliance with this act. (2) Subject to subsection (3), if there is probable cause to believe that this act is being violated, a law […]
Section 287.1014 – Notice of Violation; Correction; Transfer of Ownership and Possession; Inspection; Noncompliance; Forfeiture.
287.1014 Notice of violation; correction; transfer of ownership and possession; inspection; noncompliance; forfeiture. Sec. 14. (1) If there is probable cause to believe this act is being violated, a law enforcement officer may give notice of the violation in writing to the owner of the wolf-dog cross. The notice shall identify the violation and include […]
Section 287.1015 – Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Additional Punishment; Exception.
287.1015 Violation as misdemeanor; penalty; additional punishment; exception. Sec. 15. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor. The person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250.00 or more than $1,000.00, plus costs of prosecution. However, a person who fails to obtain a […]
Section 287.1016 – Violation; Civil Forfeiture.
287.1016 Violation; civil forfeiture. Sec. 16. (1) If a person who owns or possesses a wolf-dog cross violates this act, that wolf-dog cross and any other wolf-dog crosses owned by that person are subject to civil forfeiture. (2) The prosecuting attorney in an action under section 15 may file a petition requesting that the court […]