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MI SB1138
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits owners of cattle, horses, mules, sheep, swine, and goats from allowing these animals to run at large in any public place in cities or villages with 7,000 or more inhabitants.
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Authorizes law enforcement officers and animal control officers to seize and impound any such animals found running at large, to be disposed of according to the act's provisions.
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Clarifies that the impoundment authority does not limit existing authority under MCL 433.14a to kill swine running at large.
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Designates swine running at large as a public nuisance.
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Effective date is May 13, 2010, contingent upon enactment of House Bill No. 5822.
Legislative Description
Animals; other; swine running at large in certain cities and villages; clarify that impoundment remedy does not preclude shooting. Amends sec. 1 of 1879 PA 248 (MCL 433.51) & adds sec. 13. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5822'10
Animals, other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0071'10 With Immediate Effect
5/18/2010