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MI HB6087
Bill
Status
11/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Alabas Farhat
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person from engaging in force-feeding of birds (poultry)
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Defines force-feeding as delivering food through a tube or device into a bird's esophagus, or any feeding method designed to cause ingestion exceeding voluntary intake
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, with additional daily fines of up to $1,000 for each day the violation continues
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Authorizes county prosecutors or the attorney general to bring enforcement actions to collect fines
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Amends the Animal Industry Act title to include standards of care and housing for certain animals
Legislative Description
Agriculture: animals; force-feeding birds; prohibit. Amends title of 1988 PA 466 (MCL 287.701 - 287.746) & adds sec. 40c.
Food: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/14/2024
11/14/2024