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MI HB6032
Bill
Status
5/17/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jim Ellison
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AI Summary
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Prohibits ownership and possession of nonhuman primates in Michigan, with exceptions for accredited zoos, research institutions, animal sanctuaries, USDA-licensed facilities, law enforcement, veterinarians, permitting agencies, animal control personnel, and individuals who owned primates before the law's enactment.
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Restricts transfer of nonhuman primates to only the exempted entities and organizations listed in the statute.
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Limits breeding of nonhuman primates to accredited zoos and research institutions only.
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Requires prior authorization from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and unique permanent identification for any nonhuman primate imported into the state.
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Establishes violations as misdemeanors punishable by permanent removal of the animal, imprisonment for up to 93 days, up to 500 hours of community service, and fines between $500 and $1,000.
Legislative Description
Crimes; animals; ownership, possession, breeding, sale, and importing of nonhuman primates; prohibit with certain exceptions and provide penalty. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 70b.
Animals: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/17/2018
5/22/2018