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MI HB6050

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Dan Lauwers

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows persons possessing bears on March 26, 2013, or who acquired businesses from such persons to breed up to 4 black bear sows per year if they meet all requirements of subsection (3)
  • Permits patron contact with bears under 36 weeks of age or weighing 90 pounds or less for businesses meeting Class C licensing standards and conducting for-profit or nonprofit education/exhibition operations
  • Prohibits transfer of bred bears to unqualified persons, animal auctions, hunting operations, or use for food, fur, pelts, body parts, organs, or bodily fluids
  • Bans disfiguring procedures like declawing or canine tooth removal unless medically necessary as determined by a licensed veterinarian
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Agriculture; animals; large carnivore act; amend to allow for breeding of black bears under certain conditions. Amends sec. 22 of 2000 PA 274 (MCL 287.1122).

State agencies (existing): agriculture and rural development

Last Action

Assigned Pa 609'18 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/17/2018

Full Bill Text

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