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MI HB6212

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Julie Calley

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the 1994 Ferret Law (PA 358) to update definitions and regulatory language in Section 1 (MCL 287.891)

  • Defines key terms including "accredited veterinarian," "breeder," "hobby breeder," "ferret" (Mustela furo), and "official interstate health certificate" for ferret importation and exportation

  • Establishes that a hobby breeder may own 4 or fewer ferrets at least 6 months old or temporarily house a litter less than 5 months old for personal recreational purposes and breed improvement, provided they register with a national ferret registry organization

  • Specifies requirements for official interstate health certificates issued by accredited veterinarians, including complete consignor/consignee information, ferret description, examination date, and health status certification

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on House Bill 6205 of the 99th Legislature also being enacted into law

Legislative Description

Animals; other; reference to animal industry act in act governing ferrets; modify citation. Amends sec. 1 of 1994 PA 358 (MCL 287.891). 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture6/12/2018

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