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MI HB6030
Bill
Status
5/17/2018
Primary Sponsor
Yousef Rabhi
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AI Summary
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Beginning January 1, 2020, veterinarians are prohibited from performing onychectomy (declawing) or flexor tendonectomy procedures on animals unless the owner receives informational materials about the procedures.
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The Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the veterinary board, must develop informational materials by June 1, 2019 describing both procedures and their possible side effects.
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The department must make the informational materials available to the public and veterinary licensees by posting them on the department's website in printable format.
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The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Animals; cats; onychectomy and flexor tendonectomy procedures on cats and other animals; require veterinarians to provide certain informational materials to owners. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 18831.
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/17/2018
5/22/2018