Michigan Compiled Laws Act 93 Of 1974 Horse Riding Stables And Sales Barns (287.111 - 287.119)

• Section 287.111 Definitions.
  As used in this act: (a) “Department” means the department of agriculture. (b) “Riding stable” means any establishment in which, for business purposes, 6...
• Section 287.112 License Required To Own Or Operate Riding Stable Or Sales Barn; Enforcement; Rules; Agents; Exemption Of Certain Horse Auction Sales.
  A person, firm, or corporation shall not own or operate a riding stable or sales barn without first having obtained a license under this...
• Section 287.113 Application For License; Qualifications Of Applicant; Investigation And Information; Fee; Display Of License; Separate License For Each Business Location; License Nontransferable; Expiration And Renewal Of License; Renewal Fee; Deposit.
  (1) The department shall require an applicant for license to furnish information it considers necessary to determine that the applicant is of good reputation...
• Section 287.114 Inspections And Investigations.
  The department shall conduct random inspections of the premises of all licensees under this act. The department, pursuant to complaints or on its own...
• Section 287.115 Records Of Horses Or Ponies.
  A licensee shall maintain current records of each horse or pony owned or kept by him, including the name and address of the supplier...
• Section 287.116 Suspension, Revocation, Or Denial Of License; Grounds.
  The department may suspend, revoke, or deny the issuance of a license for any of the following reasons: (a) The failure to provide suitable...
• Section 287.117 Removal And Disposition Of Abused Or Neglected Horses Or Ponies; Notice; No Liability For Removal; Prerequisite To Return Of Horses Or Ponies.
  (1) The department may order the removal of horses or ponies from any riding stable where it finds that the horses or ponies have...
• Section 287.118 Violation; Penalty.
  A person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1,000.00 or imprisoned for not more...
• Section 287.119 Mistreatment Of Rented Horse; Penalty.
  Any patron of a riding stable who mistreats a rented horse shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1974, Act 93, Imd. Eff. Apr....

Last modified: October 10, 2016