Michigan Compiled Laws Act 246 Of 2000 Wolf-dog Cross Act (287.1001 - 287.1023)

AN ACT to regulate the ownership, possession, and care of certain wolf-dog crosses; to prohibit the ownership and possession of certain wolf-dog crosses; to prohibit the false advertising of certain canids as wolf-dog crosses; to impose fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental entities and officials and of certain veterinarians; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

History: 2000, Act 246, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000

Section 287.1001 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “wolf-dog cross act” and is enacted in memory of Angie Nickerson. History: 2000,...
Section 287.1002 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Animal control officer” means a county animal control officer as described in sections 29a and 29b of the...
Section 287.1003 Prohibited Conduct; Exception; Rebuttable Presumption In Civil Forfeiture Proceeding; Method Of Representation.
(1) A person shall not do any of the following: (a) Possess a wolf-dog cross except in compliance with this act. (b) Breed a...
Section 287.1004 Possession Of Wolf-dog Crosses; Conditions; Permit Requirements.
(1) A person shall not possess 1 or more wolf-dog crosses unless all of the following apply: (a) The person owns the wolf-dog crosses...
Section 287.1005 Placement Of Identification Number via Subcutaneous Microchip.
The owner of a wolf-dog cross shall have an identification number placed in the wolf-dog cross via subcutaneous microchip, at the expense of the...
Section 287.1006 Keeping Wolf-dog Cross In Facility; Requirements; Exceptions.
(1) A wolf-dog cross shall not be tethered outdoors, such as on a leash or chain, or allowed to run at-large. Except as otherwise...
Section 287.1007 Transportation.
A person transporting a wolf-dog cross in a vehicle shall comply with the standards in International Air Transport Ass 'n., Live Animal Regulations (26th...
Section 287.1008 Exportation.
A person shall not export or attempt to export a wolf-dog cross to another state or country unless all of the following requirements are...
Section 287.1009 Rabies Vaccinaton.
If a rabies vaccination becomes approved by the federal government for use on a wolf-dog cross, the owner of a wolf-dog cross shall have...
Section 287.1010 Exposure To Rabies.
(1) If a wolf-dog cross potentially exposes a human to rabies by any penetration of the skin by teeth, any scratch that causes penetration...
Section 287.1011 Killing Of Wolf-dog Cross By Law Enforcement Officer Or Other Person; Conditions; Liability.
(1) A law enforcement officer or other person may kill a wolf-dog cross if the person sees the wolf-dog cross attacking, injuring, or killing...
Section 287.1012 Liability Of Owner Or Possessor Of Wolf-dog Cross.
(1) The owner or person temporarily in possession of a wolf-dog cross is liable in a civil action for the death or injury of...
Section 287.1013 Inspection Of Facility; Violation; Consultation With Expert On Wolf-dog Cross Identification.
(1) A facility is subject to inspection at reasonable hours by a law enforcement officer to ensure compliance with this act. (2) Subject to...
Section 287.1014 Notice Of Violation; Correction; Transfer Of Ownership And Possession; Inspection; Noncompliance; Forfeiture.
(1) If there is probable cause to believe this act is being violated, a law enforcement officer may give notice of the violation in...
Section 287.1015 Violation As Misdemeanor; Penalty; Additional Punishment; Exception.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor. The person shall be punished by a fine...
Section 287.1016 Violation; Civil Forfeiture.
(1) If a person who owns or possesses a wolf-dog cross violates this act, that wolf-dog cross and any other wolf-dog crosses owned by...
Section 287.1017 Seizure Order; Circumstances; Methods; Return Of Wolf-dog Cross To Victim.
(1) A law enforcement officer shall seize a wolf-dog cross pursuant to an order of seizure issued by the court having jurisdiction over the...
Section 287.1018 Seizure Of Wolf-dog Cross; Return To Owner; Notice Of Seizure.
(1) A law enforcement officer may return a seized wolf-dog cross to the owner of the wolf-dog cross if the law enforcement officer is...
Section 287.1019 Motion To Return Wolf-dog Cross; Filing; Grounds; Hearing; Failure To Sustain Burden Of Proof; Order; Admissibility Of Testimony In Criminal Prosecution.
(1) The owner of a wolf-dog cross may file a motion with the court having jurisdiction to return the wolf-dog cross on the grounds...
Section 287.1020 Return Of Seized Wolf-dog Cross; Conditions; Notice; Order Of Forfeiture; Liability For Costs.
(1) A law enforcement officer shall return a seized wolf-dog cross to the owner of the wolf-dog cross within 7 days after the occurrence...
Section 287.1021 Local Ordinances; Effect; Additional Requirements.
(1) A local unit may adopt an ordinance governing wolf-dog crosses that is more restrictive than this act. (2) The requirements of this act...
Section 287.1022 Applicability Of Mcl 287.1004, 287.1005, 287.1006, 287.1008, And 287.1014.
(1) Sections 4, 5, and 6 do not apply to any of the following: (a) An animal control shelter or animal protection shelter. (b)...
Section 287.1023 Providing Information To Pet Shops And Animal Shelters.
The department shall provide each pet shop, animal control shelter, and animal protection shelter with information on the requirements of this act. History: 2000,...

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