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MI HB4168

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Margaret O'Brien

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the 1919 Michigan Dog Law to modify county treasurer duties regarding unlicensed dogs
  • County treasurer must identify and locate all unlicensed dogs based on licensing records and reports
  • Unlicensed dogs required to be licensed under state law are classified as a public nuisance
  • County treasurer must list all unlicensed dogs and deliver the list to the county prosecuting attorney
  • Prosecuting attorney must commence legal proceedings against owners of unlicensed dogs upon notification
  • Effective immediately upon approval by the Governor on March 11, 2014

Legislative Description

Animals; dogs; requirement that county sheriff euthanize unlicensed dogs; eliminate. Amends sec. 17 of 1919 PA 339 (MCL 287.277).

Law enforcement, local police

Last Action

Assigned Pa 32'14 With Immediate Effect

3/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Agriculture And Bioeconomy5/21/2013
Local Government2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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