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MI HB6206
Bill
Status
12/31/2018
Primary Sponsor
Gary Howell
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AI Summary
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Department of Agriculture and Rural Development shall provide indemnification for livestock death, injury, or loss caused by wolves, coyotes, and cougars.
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Indemnification for missing animals only available if owner has prior history of livestock losses from wolves documented by previous department payment.
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Livestock owners must report incidents within 24 hours of discovery and file claim with department including photographs, tracks, or other supporting documentation.
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Owners of missing animals must provide notarized statement specifying birth dates and discovery dates, along with evidence of prior wolf-related indemnification payments.
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Act takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on House Bill 6205 being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Animals; other; definition of livestock and reference to animal industry act in wildlife depredation act; modify citations. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2012 PA 487 (MCL 285.362 & 285.363). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6205'18
State agencies (existing): agriculture and rural development
Last Action
Vetoed By The Governor 12/28/2018 12/31/18 Addenda
12/31/2018