287.701 Short title; scope and construction of act. Sec. 1. (1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the “animal industry act”. (2) This act is intended to protect the health and safety of humans and the health, safety, and welfare of animals and to be consistent with applicable federal and state […]
287.702 Meanings of words and phrases. Sec. 2. For the purposes of this act, the words and phrases defined in sections 3 to 6 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. History: 1988, Act 466, Eff. Mar. 28, 1989
287.703 Definitions; A to W. Sec. 3. As used in this act: (a) “Accredited veterinarian” means a veterinarian approved by the administrator of the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in accordance with 9 CFR part 161, and considered preapproved to perform certain functions of federal and cooperative state/federal programs. […]
287.703a Determination of extraordinary emergency; notice to governor; recommendations; proclamation of state emergency; emergency order. Sec. 3a. (1) If the director determines that a disease or condition in animals in this state poses an extraordinary emergency to the animal industry, public health, or human food chain of this state, the director shall notify the governor […]
287.703b Scientifically based orders; requirements; revision or rescission of orders; enforcement; authority to enter into agreements. Sec. 3b. (1) The director may develop, implement, and enforce scientifically based orders. These orders may include requirements for testing, animal or premises identification, record keeping, premovement documentation, or on-farm management practices that must be completed before the movement […]
287.704-287.706 Repealed. 2019, Act 132, Eff. Feb. 19, 2020. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed sections pertained to definitions F to W.
287.707 State veterinarian as chief animal health official; appointment; qualifications; office facilities and laboratory services; powers and duties. Sec. 7. (1) The director must appoint an individual as state veterinarian who will be the chief animal health official of this state. The appointment shall be made in accordance with the rules of the state civil […]
287.708 Repealed. 2019, Act 132, Eff. Feb. 19, 2020. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to state veterinarian powers and duties.
287.709 Animal affected with reportable disease or contaminated with toxic substance; restrictions on information that identifies owner of an affected animal; notification of certain disease found in certain wild birds, animals, or game. Sec. 9. (1) A person that discovers, suspects, or has reason to believe that an animal is either affected by a reportable […]
287.710 Repealed. 2019, Act 132, Eff. Feb. 19, 2020. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to the determination and proclamation of a state of emergency.
287.711 Agreements to protect or enhance growth of livestock industry or human food chain. Sec. 11. If the director considers it a benefit to the health or condition of the livestock industry of this state, the director may enter into agreements with the secretary of agriculture of the United States department of agriculture, the secretary’s […]
287.711b Official identification. Sec. 11b. (1) All cattle must bear official identification before they leave a premises, unless the first point of destination is a tagging agreement site approved by the director. As used in this subsection, “official identification” means an electronic radio frequency identification or other forms of official identification for cattle as approved […]
287.712 Quarantine. Sec. 12. (1) The director may issue a quarantine on animals, equipment, vehicles, structures, premises, or any area in this state, including the entire state if necessary, for the purpose of controlling or preventing the spread of a known or suspected infectious or toxicological disease. (2) A person shall not move animals or […]
287.712a Movement controls; official certificate required. Sec. 12a. (1) The director may require movement controls for the movement of animals within this state to prevent or control a specific reportable animal disease, as provided in section 3b. (2) The director may require an official intrastate health certificate or official intrastate certificate of veterinary inspection or […]
287.712b Movement of privately owned cervids; requirements; database. Sec. 12b. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act to the contrary, all live privately owned cervids moving from 1 premises to another premises within this state are subject to all of the following requirements: (a) Within 5 business days of the movement of the privately […]
287.713, 287.713a Repealed. 2019, Act 132, Eff. Feb. 19, 2020. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed sections pertained to the designation of certain herds, flocks, or stocks and terminal operations.
287.714 Seizure, slaughter, destruction, or other disposition of livestock or domestic animals; notice; disposal of animals, animal products, and animal feeds; cleaning and disinfecting premises; repopulation of premises; biosecurity and wildlife risk mitigation measures. Sec. 14. (1) If the director determines that the control or eradication of a disease or condition of livestock warrants entry […]
287.714a Indemnification; application; eligibility; acceptance of compensation; applicability of right to indemnity. Sec. 14a. (1) The director may allow indemnification for the slaughter or destruction of livestock due to a reportable animal disease or toxicological contamination. If the director has signed an order for the slaughter or destruction of livestock, the owner may apply for […]
287.715, 287.716 Repealed. 2019, Act 132, Eff. Feb. 19, 2020. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed sections pertained to indemnification and the slaughter, destruction, or other disposition of livestock due to diseases.
287.717 Repealed. 1992, Act 239, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to brucellosis and pseudorabies in porcine species.
