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MI SB1019
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits public bodies from using dogs for experimental purposes in ways that cause pain or distress, including procedures reportable to USDA, invasive procedures, or those causing death, injury, fear, or trauma.
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Establishes exemptions for owner-consented veterinary training and clinical research on existing diseases, and for routine veterinary procedures like spaying and neutering.
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Imposes civil fines of $1,000 to $5,000 per dog per day of violation, enforceable by county prosecutors or the attorney general.
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Adds definitions for "dog," "experimental purpose," "public body," and "veterinarian" to clarify scope of regulations.
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Removes the animal research advisory board's inspection authority and reassigns those powers to the department and its representatives; requires department to promulgate rules establishing standards for experimental animal use.
Legislative Description
Animals: care and treatment; conducting of research or training activities on dogs in a manner that causes pain or distress; prohibit. Amends secs. 2674, 2675 & 2678 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2674 et seq.); adds secs. 2670 & 2675a & repeals secs. 2672 & 2673 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2672 & 333.2673).
Animals: care and treatment
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs
9/26/2024