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MI HB6032

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/17/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jim Ellison

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Restricts transfer of nonhuman primates to only the exempted entities and organizations listed in the statute.

  • Limits breeding of nonhuman primates to accredited zoos and research institutions only.

  • Requires prior authorization from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and unique permanent identification for any nonhuman primate imported into the state.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/17/2018

Full Bill Text

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