Act No. 86

Public Acts of 2003

Approved by the Governor

July 21, 2003

Filed with the Secretary of State

July 23, 2003

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 23, 2003

STATE OF MICHIGAN

92ND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

Introduced by Senator Brater

ENROLLED SENATE BILL No. 390

AN ACT to amend 1974 PA 93, entitled "An act to license and regulate horse riding stables and sales barns; to prescribe the duties of the department of agriculture; and to provide a penalty," by amending section 3 (MCL 287.113).

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

Sec. 3. (1) The department shall require an applicant for license to furnish information it considers necessary to determine that the applicant is of good reputation and character, adequately financed to carry out the business that it intends to pursue, and sufficiently knowledgeable in the business. The department may conduct further investigation and require further information that it considers necessary to establish the sufficiency of the application.

(2) Before October 1, 2003 or after September 30, 2007 and upon filing an application, the applicant shall pay a fee of $25.00 for each license. Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2007, the applicant shall pay a fee of $100.00 for each license. The revenue shall be deposited in the general fund.

(3) The license shall be displayed prominently in the licensee's place of business. An applicant shall obtain a separate license for each business location. Licenses are not transferable and expire on the following January 1.

(4) Before October 1, 2003 or after September 30, 2007, a licensee may renew his or her license upon paying a renewal fee of $25.00. Beginning October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2007, the renewal fee is $50.00. The revenue shall be deposited in the general fund.

This act is ordered to take immediate effect.

Secretary of the Senate

Clerk of the House of Representatives

Approved

Governor