Michigan Compiled Laws Act 274 Of 2000 Large Carnivore Act (287.1101 - 287.1123)

AN ACT to regulate the ownership, possession, and care of certain large carnivores; to prohibit the ownership and possession of certain large carnivores; 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 274, Imd. Eff. July 7, 2000

Section 287.1101 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “large carnivore act”. History: 2000, Act 274, Imd. Eff. July 7, 2000
Section 287.1102 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 287.1103 Prohibited Conduct.
A person shall not do any of the following: (a) Own or possess a large carnivore except in compliance with this act. (b) Breed...
Section 287.1104 Possession Of Large Carnivores; Conditions; Permit Application; Conditions For Issuance; Permit Contents; Notification To Department By Local Unit Of Government; Permit Fee.
(1) A person shall not possess 1 or more large carnivores unless all of the following apply: (a) The person owns the large carnivores....
Section 287.1105 Placement Of Identification Number via Subcutaneous Microchip.
The owner of a large carnivore shall have an identification number placed in the large carnivore via subcutaneous microchip, at the expense of the...
Section 287.1106 Confinement And Control Of Large Carnivore; Requirements; Duties Of Owner.
(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...
Section 287.1107 Transportation Requirements.
A person lawfully in possession of a large carnivore under this act may transport the large carnivore in a vehicle. A person transporting a...
Section 287.1108 Exportation Requirements.
A person shall not export or attempt to export a large carnivore to another state or country unless all of the following requirements are...
Section 287.1109 Exposure Of Human, Livestock, Or Mammalian Pet To Rabies.
(1) If a large carnivore potentially exposes a human to rabies by any penetration of the skin by teeth, any scratch that causes penetration...
Section 287.1110 Euthanasia Of Large Carnivore Exposing Human, Livestock, Or Mammalian Pet To Rabies; Examination.
If a large carnivore potentially exposes a human, livestock, or a mammalian pet to rabies by any means identified in this section, the large...
Section 287.1111 Conditions Permitting Law Enforcement Officer Or Other Person To Kill Large Carnivore; Liability; Actions Constituting Trespass.
(1) A law enforcement officer or other person may kill a large carnivore if the person sees the large carnivore chasing, attacking, injuring, or...
Section 287.1112 Liability Of Owner For Death Or Injury Of Human Or For Property Damage; Escape Or Release Of Large Carnivore.
(1) The owner of a large carnivore is liable in a civil action for the death or injury of a human and for property...
Section 287.1113 Inspection Of Facility By Law Enforcement Officer.
(1) A facility is subject to inspection at reasonable hours by a law enforcement officer to ensure compliance with this act. (2) If there...
Section 287.1114 Notice Of Violation; Transfer Of Ownership And Possession; Second Inspection; Fee; Finding Of 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 287.1115 Violation As Misdemeanor; Fine; 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 287.1116 Violation; Request For Civil Forfeiture; Filing.
(1) If a person who owns or possesses a large carnivore violates this act, that large carnivore and any other large carnivore owned by...
Section 287.1117 Seizure Order; Circumstances; Method; Placement; Return To Crime Victim.
(1) A law enforcement officer shall seize a large carnivore pursuant to an order of seizure issued by the court having jurisdiction over the...
Section 287.1118 Correction Of Conditions Leading To Seizure; Return To Owner; Court Approval; Notice Of Seizure And Intent To Forfeit; Delivery Of Notice; Notice To Prosecuting Attorney Or Attorney General.
(1) A law enforcement officer may return a seized large carnivore to the owner of the large carnivore if the law enforcement officer is...
Section 287.1119 Motion By Owner For Return Of Large Carnivore; Hearing; Establishment Of Probable Cause; Burden Of Proof; Admissibility Of Testimony In Criminal Prosecution.
(1) The owner of a large carnivore may file a motion with the court having jurisdiction to return the large carnivore on the grounds...
Section 287.1120 Return Of Seized Large Carnivore To Owner; Conditions; Notice; Order Of Forfeiture; Liability For Care And Placement Costs.
(1) A law enforcement officer shall return a seized large carnivore to the owner of the large carnivore within 7 days after the occurrence...
Section 287.1121 Local Ordinance More Restrictive Than Act; Requirements As Additional To Other State And Federal Law.
(1) A local unit may adopt an ordinance governing large carnivores that is more restrictive than this act. (2) The requirements of this act...
Section 287.1122 Exceptions.
(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 287.1123 Information Provided To Pet Shop, Animal Control Shelter, And Animal Protection Shelter.
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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