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 […]
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 […]