MCL - Act 246 of 2000
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
| Document | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Section 287.1001 | Section | Short title. |
| Section 287.1002 | Section | Definitions. |
| Section 287.1003 | Section | Prohibited conduct; exception; rebuttable presumption in civil forfeiture proceeding; method of representation. |
| Section 287.1004 | Section | Possession of wolf-dog crosses; conditions; permit requirements. |
| Section 287.1005 | Section | Placement of identification number via subcutaneous microchip. |
| Section 287.1006 | Section | Keeping wolf-dog cross in facility; requirements; exceptions. |
| Section 287.1007 | Section | Transportation. |
| Section 287.1008 | Section | Exportation. |
| Section 287.1009 | Section | Rabies vaccinaton. |
| Section 287.1010 | Section | Exposure to rabies. |
| Section 287.1011 | Section | Killing of wolf-dog cross by law enforcement officer or other person; conditions; liability. |
| Section 287.1012 | Section | Liability of owner or possessor of wolf-dog cross. |
| Section 287.1013 | Section | Inspection of facility; violation; consultation with expert on wolf-dog cross identification. |
| Section 287.1014 | Section | Notice of violation; correction; transfer of ownership and possession; inspection; noncompliance; forfeiture. |
| Section 287.1015 | Section | Violation as misdemeanor; penalty; additional punishment; exception. |
| Section 287.1016 | Section | Violation; civil forfeiture. |
| Section 287.1017 | Section | Seizure order; circumstances; methods; return of wolf-dog cross to victim. |
| Section 287.1018 | Section | Seizure of wolf-dog cross; return to owner; notice of seizure. |
| Section 287.1019 | Section | Motion to return wolf-dog cross; filing; grounds; hearing; failure to sustain burden of proof; order; admissibility of testimony in criminal prosecution. |
| Section 287.1020 | Section | Return of seized wolf-dog cross; conditions; notice; order of forfeiture; liability for costs. |
| Section 287.1021 | Section | Local ordinances; effect; additional requirements. |
| Section 287.1022 | Section | Applicability of MCL 287.1004, 287.1005, 287.1006, 287.1008, and 287.1014. |
| Section 287.1023 | Section | Providing information to pet shops and animal shelters. |