Michigan Compiled Laws Act 66 Of 1959 Livestock Grazing On State Lands (322.581 - 322.592)

AN ACT to prohibit the running at large on or the grazing upon any land owned by or under the control of the department of natural resources and environment, by cattle, horses, sheep, and swine; to provide for the enforcement of this act; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act.

History: 1959, Act 66, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 70, Imd. Eff. May 13, 2010

Section 322.581 Definitions; Running At Large Or Grazing By Animal; Permit; Running At Large By Swine As Public Nuisance.
(1) As used in this act: (a) "Animals" means cattle, horses, sheep, or swine. (b) "Department" means the department of natural resources and environment....
Section 322.582 Animal Found Grazing Or Running At Large; Possession By Director; Liability.
(1) The director may take possession of any animal found grazing or running at large in violation of section 1. (2) The director is...
Section 322.583 Seizure Of Animals; Care While Impounded.
If the director seizes any animal under section 2, the director shall impound it in a suitable place and furnish it with suitable care,...
Section 322.584 Notice Of Impounding; Posting; Contents.
Within 48 hours after the impounding of any animal under section 2, the director shall post in 3 conspicuous places in the township where...
Section 322.585 Auction; Notice; Posting.
If a person does not appear to claim an animal impounded under section 2 within 7 days after the date of impounding, the director...
Section 322.586 Claim Of Ownership Of Impounded Animal; Payment.
If, at any time prior to 24 hours immediately preceding the date and hour fixed for the sale, the owner files with the director,...
Section 322.587 Escape Of Impounded Animal; Retaking.
If any animal impounded under section 2 escapes, the director at any time within 7 days thereafter may retake the animal and hold and...
Section 322.588 Animals Impounded; Unlawful Interference, Misdemeanor.
Any person who without lawful authority attempts to or removes, takes or interferes with, in any manner, any animals impounded under authority of this...
Section 322.589 Animals Impounded; Sale; Disposition Of Proceeds; Claim By Owner.
All money received by the director from the sale provided for in section 5 shall be deposited with the state treasurer in accordance with...
Section 322.590 Criminal Liability Of Owner.
This act does not relieve an owner of any animal of any criminal liability or penalty which may be otherwise provided by law for...
Section 322.591 Permits; Sale; Terms And Conditions.
The terms and conditions of the permits and for the sale of animals impounded under section 2 shall be determined by the director. History:...
Section 322.592 Killing Of Swine Running At Large; Authority Not Limited.
This act does not limit authority provided under section 4a of 1976 PA 328, MCL 433.14a, to kill swine running at large. History: Add....

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