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MI HB4913
Bill
Status
9/29/2015
Primary Sponsor
Holly Hughes
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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