Section 287.1121 – Local Ordinance More Restrictive Than Act; Requirements as Additional to Other State and Federal Law.
287.1121 Local ordinance more restrictive than act; requirements as additional to other state and federal law. Sec. 21. (1) A local unit may adopt an ordinance governing large carnivores that is more restrictive than this act. (2) The requirements of this act are in addition to any other requirements governing a large carnivore under state […]
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 287.1122 – Exceptions; Breeding Black Bear Sows.
287.1122 Exceptions; breeding black bear sows. Sec. 22. (1) Sections 4, 5, and 6 do not apply to any of the following: (a) A person who is licensed or approved by the department of natural resources of this state or by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the United States Department of the […]
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 287.1122a – Breeding License; Requirements.
287.1122a Breeding license; requirements. Sec. 22a. Subject to section 22b, a person who meets all of the following requirements may apply to the department for a breeding license to breed large carnivores: (a) Is conducting a for-profit or nonprofit business, if the primary purpose of that business is the presentation of animals including large carnivores […]
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 287.1122b – Breeding License Application; Form; Contents; Documentation Required; Fee; Large Carnivore Breeding Advisory Committee; Disposition of Application Fees; Amended License.
287.1122b Breeding license application; form; contents; documentation required; fee; large carnivore breeding advisory committee; disposition of application fees; amended license. Sec. 22b. (1) The application for a license to breed large carnivores must be on a form prescribed by the department and must contain both of the following: (a) The name, address, telephone number, and […]
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 287.1122c – Duties of Person Holding a Breeding License; Prohibited Acts.
287.1122c Duties of person holding a breeding license; prohibited acts. Sec. 22c. (1) A person who holds a breeding license granted under section 22b shall do all of the following: (a) Ensure that a facility in which a large carnivore is housed is adequately lit and free of clutter. Service doors must be clearly marked […]
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 […]