Section 287.1101 – Short Title.
287.1101 Short title. Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “large carnivore act”. History: 2000, Act 274, Imd. Eff. July 7, 2000
Section 287.1102 – Definitions.
287.1102 Definitions. Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) “Animal control officer” means a county animal control officer as described in sections 29a and 29b of the dog law of 1919, 1919 PA 339, MCL 287.289a and 287.289b, or a city, village, or township animal control officer as described in section 29c of the […]
Section 287.1103 – Prohibited Conduct.
287.1103 Prohibited conduct. Sec. 3. A person shall not do any of the following: (a) Own or possess a large carnivore except in compliance with this act. (b) Except as provided in section 22, breed a large carnivore. (c) Transfer ownership or possession of or receive a transfer of ownership or possession of a large […]
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.
287.1104 Possession of large carnivores; conditions; permit application; conditions for issuance; permit contents; notification to department by local unit of government; permit fee. Sec. 4. (1) A person shall not possess 1 or more large carnivores unless all of the following apply: (a) The person owns the large carnivores. (b) The person was in possession […]
Section 287.1105 – Placement of Identification Number via Subcutaneous Microchip.
287.1105 Placement of identification number via subcutaneous microchip. Sec. 5. The owner of a large carnivore shall have an identification number placed in the large carnivore via subcutaneous microchip, at the expense of the owner, by or under the supervision of a veterinarian. History: 2000, Act 274, Imd. Eff. July 7, 2000
Section 287.1106 – Confinement and Control of Large Carnivore; Requirements; Duties of Owner.
287.1106 Confinement and control of large carnivore; requirements; duties of owner. Sec. 6. (1) A large carnivore shall not be tethered outdoors, such as on a leash or chain, or allowed to run at-large. Except as provided in this section or section 7, a large carnivore shall be constantly kept in a facility that meets […]
Section 287.1107 – Transportation Requirements.
287.1107 Transportation requirements. Sec. 7. A person lawfully in possession of a large carnivore under this act may transport the large carnivore in a vehicle. A person transporting a large carnivore in a vehicle shall comply with the standards in International Air Transport Ass’n., Live Animal Regulations (26th ed., 1999) applicable to the large carnivore […]
Section 287.1108 – Exportation Requirements.
287.1108 Exportation requirements. Sec. 8. A person shall not export or attempt to export a large carnivore to another state or country unless all of the following requirements are met: (a) The import and possession of the large carnivore are lawful in the other state or country. (b) The destination and proposed new owner of […]
Section 287.1109 – Exposure of Human, Livestock, or Mammalian Pet to Rabies.
287.1109 Exposure of human, livestock, or mammalian pet to rabies. Sec. 9. (1) If a large carnivore 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 […]
Section 287.1110 – Euthanasia of Large Carnivore Exposing Human, Livestock, or Mammalian Pet to Rabies; Examination.
287.1110 Euthanasia of large carnivore exposing human, livestock, or mammalian pet to rabies; examination. Sec. 10. If a large carnivore potentially exposes a human, livestock, or a mammalian pet to rabies by any means identified in this section, the large carnivore shall be humanely euthanized by a veterinarian. The large carnivore shall be immediately examined […]
Section 287.1111 – Conditions Permitting Law Enforcement Officer or Other Person to Kill Large Carnivore; Liability; Actions Constituting Trespass.
287.1111 Conditions permitting law enforcement officer or other person to kill large carnivore; liability; actions constituting trespass. Sec. 11. (1) A law enforcement officer or other person may kill a large carnivore if the person sees the large carnivore chasing, attacking, injuring, or killing either of the following: (a) A human. (b) Livestock, poultry, or […]
Section 287.1112 – Liability of Owner for Death or Injury of Human or for Property Damage; Escape or Release of Large Carnivore.
287.1112 Liability of owner for death or injury of human or for property damage; escape or release of large carnivore. Sec. 12. (1) The owner of a large carnivore 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 […]
Section 287.1113 – Inspection of Facility by Law Enforcement Officer.
287.1113 Inspection of facility by law enforcement officer. Sec. 13. (1) A facility is subject to inspection at reasonable hours by a law enforcement officer to ensure compliance with this act. (2) If there is probable cause to believe that this act is being violated, a law enforcement officer shall do 1 of the following: […]
Section 287.1114 – Notice of Violation; Transfer of Ownership and Possession; Second Inspection; Fee; Finding of Noncompliance; Forfeiture.
287.1114 Notice of violation; transfer of ownership and possession; second inspection; fee; finding of 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 large carnivore. The notice shall identify the […]
Section 287.1115 – Violation as Misdemeanor; Fine; Exception.
287.1115 Violation as misdemeanor; fine; 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 permit as […]
Section 287.1116 – Violation; Request for Civil Forfeiture; Filing.
287.1116 Violation; request for civil forfeiture; filing. Sec. 16. (1) If a person who owns or possesses a large carnivore violates this act, that large carnivore and any other large carnivore owned by that person are subject to civil forfeiture. (2) The prosecuting attorney in an action under section 15 may file a petition requesting […]
Section 287.1117 – Seizure Order; Circumstances; Method; Placement; Return to Crime Victim.
287.1117 Seizure order; circumstances; method; placement; return to crime victim. Sec. 17. (1) A law enforcement officer shall seize a large carnivore pursuant to an order of seizure issued by the court having jurisdiction over the large carnivore upon a showing of probable cause that the large carnivore is subject to forfeiture under section 16(1). […]
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.
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. Sec. 18. (1) A law enforcement officer may return a seized large carnivore to the owner of the large carnivore if the law enforcement officer is […]
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.
287.1119 Motion by owner for return of large carnivore; hearing; establishment of probable cause; burden of proof; admissibility of testimony in criminal prosecution. Sec. 19. (1) The owner of a large carnivore may file a motion with the court having jurisdiction to return the large carnivore on the grounds that the large carnivore was illegally […]
Section 287.1120 – Return of Seized Large Carnivore to Owner; Conditions; Notice; Order of Forfeiture; Liability for Care and Placement Costs.
287.1120 Return of seized large carnivore to owner; conditions; notice; order of forfeiture; liability for care and placement costs. Sec. 20. (1) A law enforcement officer shall return a seized large carnivore to the owner of the large carnivore within 7 days after the occurrence of any of the following: (a) The failure to issue […]