MI HB5682

Department must approve, deny, or propose modifications to cervidae livestock facility applications within 60 days instead of the previous timeline.

Department must send written notice to local units of government inquiring about zoning classification and whether cervidae facility use is allowed; local governments must respond within 30 days (changed from discretionary "may" to mandatory "shall").

Initial registrations must be issued within 120 days of completed application submission; renewal applications within 60 days; failure to meet deadlines requires department to refund registration fee and reduce next renewal fee by 15%.

Application processing timelines are tolled (paused) during periods when applicant must complete facility construction, obtain required inspections, or secure approvals from state, local, or federal agencies.

Applicants may request informal review of denial without filing a second application; director must issue registration within 30 days if facility complies with requirements, or provide written denial specifying deficiencies to be corrected.