Animal Industry. 287.337 Application for registration; form. MCL § 287.321(a)(i) and (ii). This act does not require the procurement of a new license, or the transfer of a license already secured, when the possession of a dog is temporarily transferred, for the purpose of hunting game, or for breeding, trial, or show, in the state of Michigan. Upon satisfying the commissioner of agriculture that the applicant is the owner of such dog, the commissioner of agriculture shall assign a specific number (which shall not permit duplication) of the ownership of such dog, such number to be tattooed on and through the ear of the animal and on the inside and through the skin of a rear leg,--such tattooing to be done by such persons as shall be designated by the commissioner of agriculture, and shall be made by the use of permanent tattoo ink, such person so tattooing any dog to receive such fee therefor as shall be designated by the commissioner of agriculture. Laws §§750.50, 750.50b (2019). Any person finding a dog registered under the provisions of this act shall be entitled to the sum of 25 cents per day for boarding such dog, such board to be paid by the owner. A large-scale dog breeding kennel shall not import or cause to be imported into this state a dog that is less than 8 weeks old unless the dog is imported with its dam. 3. P.A.1919, No. (e) That the owner apply for a license by the last day of the month of the dog's current rabies vaccination, every third year. 1925,Act 322, Eff. (b) Impose an administrative fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each violation. (iii) Best practices for working with partners to assist in identifying and resolving noncompliant large-scale dog breeding kennels. 4 years imprisonment, $5,000 fine for the first animal, $2,500 for each additional animal with $20,000 max fine, 500 hours community service, and costs of prosecution Killing or seriously harming a police animal or rescue dog MICH. COMP. “Irrespective of skill level, most hunters will at some point in their hunting career be unable to find an animal they have wounded. (b) “Director” means the director of the department of agriculture. March 29, 2017; P.A.2017, No. Jan. 9, 2001 . (4) This section may be referred to as “Logan's law”. 8c. Whenever the ownership or possession of any dog is permanently transferred from 1 person to another within the same county, the license of such dog may be likewise transferred, upon notice given to the county treasurer who shall note such transfer upon his record. 287.339a Written records of animal control shelter or animal protection shelter. (b) A serial number corresponding to the number on the metal tag furnished to the owner. History: Add. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) or (3), an individual who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00, or both. Eff. (1) A district court magistrate or the district or common pleas court shall issue a summons similar to the summons provided for in section 20 to show cause why a dog should not be killed, upon a sworn complaint that any of the following exist: (a) After January 10 and before June 15 in each year a dog over 6 months old is running at large unaccompanied by its owner or is engaged in lawful hunting and is not under the reasonable control of its owner without a license attached to the collar of the dog. P.A.1969, No. (4) A person who operates a pet shop, an animal control shelter, or an animal protection shelter shall not import or cause to be imported into this state, or sell, adopt, exchange, or transfer, or offer for sale, adoption, exchange, or transfer a cat, unless all of the following are satisfied before the cat's entry into this state: (a) The cat has been vaccinated against feline panleukopenia, calici viruses, and feline herpes virus-1. June 8, 1951. (f) “Dealer” means any person who for compensation or profit delivers for transportation, transports, boards, buys or sells dogs or cats for research purposes and does not mean a person who breeds or raises dogs or cats for sale to a research facility. A township supervisor or other person designated by the township board in a county having a board of county auditors shall deliver the report of investigation under this act to the board of county auditors. 5a. Each operator of a pound or shelter shall be required to maintain a record on each identifiable dog or cat acquired, indicating a basic description of the animal, the date it was acquired and under what circumstances. Provocation is factually dependent. We’ve updated our adopt a pet process due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic to provide a safe approach that limits exposure and risk for both adopters and our staff.. Adoptions at our Detroit and Westland locations are by appointment only and can be made by clicking the button below: The board of county commissioners may assign the animal control agency to any existing county department. Eff. advice, does not constitute a lawyer referral service, and no attorney-client or At the time this act takes effect, all moneys then in the “dog fund” in the hands of township or city treasurers, derived from the taxation of dogs under existing laws, shall be turned into the county general fund: Provided, In all cities having a well regulated dog department, the reasonable expense of maintaining the same, shall be borne by said county, duly audited by the board of supervisors, and in any county having a board of county auditors, said board of county auditors shall audit said reasonable bills, to be paid out of the general fund of the county. After a hearing, the court may order the destruction of the animal, at the expense of the owner, if the court finds that the animal is a dangerous animal that did not cause serious injury or death to a person but is likely in the future to cause serious injury or death to a person or in the past has been adjudicated a dangerous animal. The board of supervisors of any county may, by resolution, appoint for the county for a term of 2 years an animal control officer whose duties and compensation shall be such as shall be prescribed by the board of supervisors and who may be delegated the duties required by this section to be performed by the supervisors and assessors without extra compensation. Sec. 83, Imd. Report regarding large-scale dog breeding kennels, 287.351 . (8) The owner of a dog that is required to be licensed under this section shall keep the dog currently vaccinated against rabies by an accredited veterinarian with a vaccine licensed by the United States department of agriculture. (c) The name of the county issuing the license. Any county, city, village or township operating a dog pound or animal shelter may sell for an amount not to exceed $10.00 per animal or otherwise dispose of unclaimed or unwanted dogs and cats to a Michigan research facility. Dogs and cats shall not be offered for sale or sold to a research facility at public auction or by weight; or purchased by a research facility at public auction or by weight. (1) Notwithstanding any law or ordinance to the contrary, a service animal is not subject to any fee for licensing if either of the following applies: (a) The service animal is used by a person with a disability. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. 12. (h) “Cat” means a domestic cat of any age of the species Felis catus. The act requires that the owner of any dog four months or older must apply for a license to the treasurer of the township or county in which he or she resides (note that MCL § 287.262 mandates that a dog six months or older wears a license, but MCL § 287.266 requires that a person apply for a dog license when the dog is only four months old). This is significant because, under Michigan law, any unlicensed dog is declared a public nuisance . The minimum standards shall include: (a) Requirements for physical, educational, mental and moral fitness. Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. History: Add. History: 1969, Act 287, Eff. May 19, 1933 ;--Am. Upon acquiring a new dog, or when a dog reaches four months of age, an owner has 30 days from the date of acquisition or age to apply for a license. 1943, Act 146, Eff. The board of county commissioners by ordinance may establish an animal control agency which shall employ at least 1 animal control officer. 291, Eff. Repealed by P.A.2016, No. (e) “Law enforcement officer” means any person employed or elected by the people of the state, or by any municipality, county, or township, whose duty it is to preserve peace or to make arrests or to enforce the law, and includes conservation officers and members of the state police. Repealed by P.A.2016, No. (b) If indicated, the cat has been treated for external and internal parasites so that the cat is not capable of spreading external or internal parasites to another animal at the time it is imported into this state. Sept. 6, 1945;--CL 1948, 287.270;--Am. Sec. Violation of act; notice and hearing; penalties; declaratory judgment; injunction; failure to comply with contract for alteration, 287.339c. Sec. MCL § 287.266(3). (e) “Game” means that term as defined in section 40103. Sec. Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;--CL 1929, 5253 ;--CL 1948, 287.269 ;--Am. (5) For purposes of this section and section 8c1 only, “animal” means a vertebrate other than a human being. (2) A society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or any other person shall not operate an animal protection shelter unless the shelter is registered with the department. March 11, 2014. (a) “Livestock” means horses, stallions, colts, geldings, mares, sheep, rams, lambs, bulls, bullocks, steers, heifers, cows, calves, mules, jacks, jennets, burros, goats, kids and swine, and fur-bearing animals being raised in captivity. 20, 1970. In Michigan, each local humane society may have a deputy sheriff to investigate and prosecute animal cruelty. 1943, Act 209, Imd. Sec. The attorney general shall bring a civil action to recover the administrative fine and costs and fees. MCL § 287.321(3). Eff. Any club or organization may apply for a permit to create a dog training area for hunting purposes. Sec. Aug. 14, 1919;--CL 1929, 5264;--Am. Records of purchases, sales, transportation, handling, 287.388 . History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Sec. MCL § 287.321(a)(iii). A pet shop described in this subsection is not an animal protection shelter and is not liable for any pet adoptions performed by an animal protection shelter. 58, § 1, Imd. Sec. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. 16. 10, 1967;--Am. The statute then provides that, “[t]he sheriff shall locate and kill, or cause to be killed, all such unlicensed dogs. Humans and canines usually make great companions. Any valid claims for loss or damage to live stock which have accrued under any general or local laws, prior to the taking effect of this act, shall not abate by reason of the repeal of such laws by the operation of this act, but all such claims, and all claims arising under this act and all expense incurred in any county in enforcing the provisions of this act shall be paid out of the general fund of the county. 1997, Act 7, Eff. 287.333 Licensing of Pet Shops, Necessity. Sec. Jan. 9, 1973. 57, § 1, Imd. Licensing Law. Applications for registration, forms, 287.338 . 50a. Amended by P.A.2016, No. 20, 1970;--Am. May 24, 1995. (3) On fenced or posted property or farm property, a fisherman wading or floating a navigable public stream may, without written or oral consent, enter upon property within the clearly defined banks of the stream or, without damaging farm products, walk a route as closely proximate to the clearly defined bank as possible when necessary to avoid a natural or artificial hazard or obstruction, including, but not limited to, a dam, deep hole, or a fence or other exercise of ownership by the riparian owner. (f) Breeding records for each female intact dog that include the approximate date the dog was bred and the birth date and size of each litter during the time that the dog was at the physical location. A dog required to be licensed under this act that is unlicensed is a public nuisance. 287.290 City, village, or township animal control ordinances, authorization, contents; proof of vaccination for rabies. Sec. Amended by P.A.1998, No. 287.335a . 2000, Act 438, Imd. 1945, Act 233, Eff. Suspension or revocation of licenses, grounds, notice; reinstatement, 287.391 . (c) The number of inspections of large-scale dog breeding kennels performed by the department or a partner of the department. The county treasurer or county animal control officer shall not issue a kennel license for a new kennel under the provisions of this act unless the applicant furnishes an inspection certificate signed by the director of the department of agriculture, or his authorized representative, stating that the kennel to be covered by the license complies with the reasonable sanitary requirements of the department of agriculture, and that the dogs therein are properly fed and protected from exposure commensurate with the breed of the dog. The county treasurer shall keep a record of all dog licenses, and all kennel licenses, issued during the year in each city and township in his or her county. 287, § 9d, added by P.A.2016, No. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™, please visit our Ratings Page on Martindale.com and our Frequently Asked Questions, Lawyers.com is part of the Martindale Network. (d) Obtain and maintain liability insurance coverage sufficient to protect the public from any damage or harm caused by the animal. (c) The date and method of disposition of the dog. - 287.301 to 287.307. Posting boundary lines; form of notice, 324.42104 . Also, local municipalities may have their own regulations on dogs and other pets. (c) An inspection has been made of the premises and the premises conform to this act and the rules of the agriculture commission, and are a suitable place in which to conduct the business. 287.274 . 20, 1970;--Am. The department may also promulgate rules to establish minimum standards for large-scale dog breeding kennels. © 2020 Michigan State University College of Law. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. (1) shall require the adopting person to have an alteration performed on the dog, cat, or ferret within 4 weeks after the adoption date if at the time of adoption the dog, cat, or ferret is 6 months of age or older. 2. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the owner of a licensed dog from recovery, by action at law, from any police officer or other person, the value of any dog illegally killed by such police officer or other person. Receipt of the application is considered the date the application is received by any agency or department of this state. The failure to issue a license within the time required under this subsection does not allow the department to otherwise delay the processing of the application, and that application, upon completion, must be placed in sequence with other completed applications received at that same time. Owners should also be aware that under Michigan law, lost dog tags shall be replaced by the county treasurer without cost upon production of such licenses and a sworn statement of the facts. 1. 287.289c City, village, or township animal control officers, minimum employment standards. 15. Pet shop is actually broadly defined, and means a place where animals are sold or offered for sale, exchange, or transfer. May 4, 1939;--CL 1948, 287.351;--Am. - 287.301 to 287.307. The person shall not remain on the property beyond the reasonable time necessary to retrieve the dog. Act No. 21. Penalty for stealing or confining licensed dog. Most likely, such an inquiry into unlicensed dogs is not undertaken in Michigan counties, as assessors do not usually go into people’s homes to make personal property assessments. 339 of the Public Acts of 1919, as amended, being sections 287.261 to 287.290 of the Compiled Laws of 1948. The provisions of this act shall not be effective in the counties of this state that are operating under the provisions of section 16 wherein the board of supervisors have appointed a county animal control officer with certain powers and duties, unless the counties by a resolution duly adopted by the board of supervisors accept the provisions of this act. "They said the way to get even with someone is to kill their dog," recalls Brann. Eff. Laws §§ 750.50b, 750.437 (2019). (4) If the owner of an animal that is previously adjudicated to be a dangerous animal allows the animal to run at large, the owner is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of not less than $250.00 nor more than $500.00, or community service work for not less than 240 hours, or any combination of these penalties. History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. In the case of an initial application, completed application includes the completion of construction or renovation of any facility and the passing of a satisfactory inspection. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards. (7) As used in this section, “completed application” means an application complete on its face and submitted with any applicable licensing fees as well as any other information, records, approval, security, or similar item required by law or rule from a local unit of government, a federal agency, or a private entity but not from another department or agency of this state. 1968, Act 38, Eff. The last Sunday in June of each year shall be known as “log cabin day." Jan. 9, 2001. Notification of dog owners of availability of microchip implementation and registration and statewide tattoo identification registry, 287.275 . The resolution may extend the effective period of outstanding licenses but shall not shorten the effective period of outstanding licenses or prorate license fees. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. History: 1939, Act 309, Eff. 30. 1947, Act 168, Eff. The state livestock sanitary commission shall have the general supervision over the licensing and regulation of dogs and the protection of livestock and poultry from dogs, and may employ all proper means for the enforcement of this act and all police officers of the state, county, municipality or township shall be at its disposal for that purpose. Fees collected for the use of the areas, subject to annual appropriations by the legislature, shall be used in the care and maintenance of the areas. The department shall not register an animal control shelter or animal protection shelter unless the department first inspects it to ensure that it complies with this act and the rules promulgated under this act. 287.307 Mutilating of serial number prohibited; penalty. The fee to be paid for a kennel license shall be $10.00 for 10 dogs or less, and $25.00 for more than 10 dogs. Welcome to SJC Animal Control. 1972, Act 349, Imd. June 14, 1973. - 287.301 to 287.307. 1998, Act 546, Eff. The certificate for vaccination for rabies shall state the month and year of expiration for the rabies vaccination, in the veterinarian's opinion. (ii) A person discharged or released from military service because of a service-related disability. 15. P.A.1919, No. In a county having a board of county auditors, that board shall receive, audit, and determine all claims for damages under this act, and when a claim is found to be legal and just, the board of county auditors shall order its payment out of the general fund of the county. Nov. 30, 1998 ;--Am. 73102. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the application for a license shall be accompanied by a valid certificate of a current vaccination for rabies, with a vaccine licensed by the United States department of agriculture, signed by an accredited veterinarian. 324.42103 Dog training areas; posting boundary lines; notice; contents. (4) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (7), a contract entered into pursuant to subsection (1) shall require the adopting person to leave with the animal control shelter or animal protection shelter, or a designee of the animal control shelter or animal protection shelter, a good faith deposit of at least $25.00 that indicates the person’s intention to have the adopted dog, cat, or ferret altered within the time provided pursuant to subsection (2). (b) “Livestock” means animals used for human food and fiber or animals used for service to human beings. 8. (3) A person that operates a pet shop, an animal control shelter, an animal protection shelter, or a large-scale dog breeding kennel shall not import or cause to be imported into this state, or sell, adopt, exchange, or transfer, or offer for sale, adoption, exchange, or transfer a dog, unless all of the following are satisfied before the dog's entry into this state: (a) The dog has been vaccinated against distemper, parvovirus, and canine adenovirus-2. Michigan also outlaws various forms of animal mistreatment and neglect, including: Anyone who owns or has custody of an animal—including a pet shop owner or breeder—can be charged with a misdemeanor for these forms of mistreatment, with stepped-up penalties when more animals are involved. Victims of dog bites have the option of seeking damages for their injuries. MCL § 287.272. Violation of part or rule; penalty. Sec. Martindale-Hubbell validates that the reviewer is a person with a valid email address. 287.286b Penalty for stealing or confining licensed dog. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome and Martindale-Hubbell accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any review. Nothing in this act contained shall be construed as limiting the common law liability of the owner of a dog for damages committed by it. 253, § 1, Eff. 4, Imd. Eff. 1933, Act 79, Imd. What is interesting about the above provision is that the procedure for declaring an animal “dangerous” after it has bitten or attacked a person or dog without causing serious injury or death provides other alternatives including sterilization and enclosing the animal. For more on the liability of landlords for tenants’ dangerous animals, please visit the Landlord Tenant Topic area at http://animallaw.info/topics/spuslandlordtenant.htm. If a payment is made by the county for any livestock or poultry bitten by a dog or dogs, the payment shall not exceed the amount allowed by the county board of commissioners. Jan. 1, 1998. 11. 2. June 28, 1933;--Am. (b) Take specific steps, such as escape proof fencing or enclosure, including a top or roof, to ensure that the animal cannot escape or nonauthorized individuals cannot enter the premises. 30, 1989. 1996, Act 63, Imd. The boundary lines of each such special dog training area described in section 42101 shall be kept plainly and conspicuously posted by the permit holder with legible notices at least 10 inches by 12 inches in size placed not more than 100 yards apart which shall bear the following warning: Special Dog Training Area Hunting is Unlawful, This Land is Set Aside under Special Permit For the Training of Dogs, Entering Hereon for the Purpose of Hunting or Permitting Dogs to Enter without Proper Authorization is Punishable, (Name and address of permit holder to be printed here). The primary statutory vehicle that regulates the licensing requirements for dogs is the The Dog Law of 1919. 287.286 Penalties for certain violations; disposition of fines. Aug. 14, 1919;--CL 1929, 5268;--CL 1948, 287.284;--Am. Attorneys that receive reviews from their peers, but not a sufficient number to establish a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, will have those reviews display on our websites. Violation of the provisions of this act incurs only an unspecified misdemeanor. The records shall include all of the following information: (a) The verified name and address of the person from whom the dog was acquired, where the dog was acquired, and the date that the dog was acquired. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified within the past year, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. May 24, 1995. (c) “Altered”, in reference to a dog, cat, or ferret, means having undergone alteration. Sec. Aug. 27, 1925;--CL 1929, 5262;--CL 1948, 287.278;--Am. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings process is the gold standard due to its objectivity and comprehensiveness. Aug. 14, 1919;--CL 1929, 5256;--CL 1948, 287.272. P.A.1969, No. Animal Cruelty Sec. July 30, 1943;--Am. The ordinance is subject to sections 6 and 30. Eff. Repealed by P.A.2016, No. (c) “Service animal” means all of the following: (i) That term as defined in 28 CFR 36.104. 287.393 Dealers or facilities; responsible for acts of agents or employees. History: 1939, Act 73, Imd. 9a. 253, § 1, Eff. 20, 1970. 287.384 Unlawful sale or transportation of animals; dealers’ licenses needed. CreditsP.A.1994, No. Every supervisor or assessor shall receive for his services in listing such dogs at a rate determined by the board of supervisors for each dog so listed, which sums shall be paid out of the general fund of the county. July 10, 1978. Any owner or keeper of the dog or dogs shall be liable to the county in a civil action for all damages and costs paid by the county on any claim as provided in this section. 85, § 3, Eff. Sec. History: 1919, Act 339, Eff. 20, 1970;--Am. Sept. 30, 2007; P.A.2018, No. 8. In a county in which section 6(2) or section 6(3)(a) applies, if a person applies for an annual license under this subsection after July 10 of a calendar year, the license fee shall be 1/2 the fee provided for under section 6. 9. 253, § 1, Eff. MCL § 287.283. The animal control agency shall have jurisdiction to enforce this act in any city, village or township which does not have an animal control ordinance. For the purposes of this act, a kennel shall be construed as an establishment wherein or whereon 3 or more dogs are confined and kept for sale, boarding, breeding or training purposes, for remuneration, and a kennel facility shall be so constructed as to prevent the public or stray dogs from obtaining entrance thereto and gaining contact with dogs lodged in the kennel.

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