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MI HB5762

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark Meadows

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits ownership or possession of nonhuman primates as pets in Michigan, effective 90 days after enactment.

  • Establishes violation as a misdemeanor with fines of $250 to $1,000 and either imprisonment up to 93 days or community service up to 500 hours, or both.

  • Exempts accredited zoos and primate sanctuaries, laboratory animal care institutions, law enforcement officers, veterinarians, and permitting agencies acting in their official capacity.

Legislative Description

Crimes; animals; ownership or possession of nonhuman primates as pets; prohibit under certain circumstances and provide penalty. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 70a.

Animals, other

Last Action

Recommendation Concurred In

3/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/21/2010

Full Bill Text

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