HB 5168 Summary

• Amends the Animal Industry Act to modify definitions of key terms related to animal health and agriculture, including "accredited veterinarian," "aquaculture," and "aquaculture facility."

• Changes reference standards from "9 C.F.R. part 161" to "9 CFR part 161" and clarifies that accredited veterinarians are pre-approved to perform functions described in that federal regulation.

• Streamlines the definition of "aquaculture" to reference the Michigan Aquaculture Development Act (1996 PA 199, MCL 286.872) rather than listing specific species and activities.

• Updates department name from "Michigan department of agriculture" to "department of agriculture and rural development."

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent upon passage of House Bills 5166 and 5167.