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MI HB4595

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Frank Liberati

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Department shall not issue a carrier pigeon permit unless the owner complies with all local regulations and ordinances of the city, village, township, or county where the pigeons are located.

  • Loft used for carrier pigeons must be found on inspection to comply with department regulations, maintained in clean and orderly condition, and kept in good repair.

  • Construction of a carrier pigeon loft must comply with building code regulations of the local jurisdiction where it is erected.

  • Cities, villages, townships, and counties are prohibited from enacting ordinances that prohibit the keeping of carrier pigeons.

  • Effective date is 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Animals; birds; issuance of carrier pigeon permits; require compliance with local ordinances and regulations, and prohibit the enactment of local ordinances that prohibit the keeping of carrier pigeons. Amends sec. 2 of 1974 PA 57 (MCL 433.352).

Local government: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/16/2019

5/16/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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