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MI HB4913

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Holly Hughes

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Dog Law of 1919 to allow dog owners to voluntarily contribute up to $10.00 to the veterans service dog fund when applying for a dog license.

  • Counties may retain up to 1% of contributions collected for administrative expenses, with remaining funds forwarded to the state treasurer for the veterans service dog fund.

  • Permits county boards of commissioners to adopt alternative dog licensing schedules (annual, tri-annual, or based on rabies vaccination expiration dates) with county treasurer approval.

  • Allows owners of dogs licensed before 5 months old that are spayed/neutered before 7 months old to exchange their license for a lower-cost spayed/neutered license and receive a refund for the difference.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on House Bill 4912 being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Animals; dogs; dog license application; allow for a voluntary $10.00 contribution and earmark revenue to the veterans service dog fund. Amends sec. 6 of 1919 PA 339 (MCL 287.266). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4912'15

Veterans: other

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/30/2015

9/30/2015

Committee Referrals

Local Government9/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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