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MI HB4707

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Peter Lucido

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes violations of the Dog Law of 1919 from misdemeanor criminal offenses to civil infractions

  • Replaces criminal penalties (jail time up to 3 months) with civil fines ranging from $25.00 to $250.00

  • Applies the same civil infraction classification and fine structure ($25.00 to $250.00) to persons presenting false claims or receiving money on false claims under the act

  • Directs all fines collected to be paid to the county treasurer and credited to the county library fund

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Crimes; animals; penalty provision; modify. Amends sec. 26 of 1919 PA 339 (MCL 287.286).

Crimes: penalties

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 06/12/2015

6/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice6/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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