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MI HB4708

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Peter Lucido

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits animals from running at large in Michigan and makes owners responsible for preventing their animals from running at large.

  • Prohibits any person other than an animal's owner from willfully and knowingly enabling an animal to run at large in the state.

  • Changes the penalty for violating these provisions from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction with a maximum fine of $500.00.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Crimes; animals; penalty provision; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1976 PA 328 (MCL 433.12).

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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