Sec. 14.
(1) If there is probable cause to believe this act is being violated, a law enforcement officer may give notice of the violation in writing to the owner of the wolf-dog cross. The notice shall identify the violation and include a copy of this act.
(2) Not more than 30 days after the notice is delivered, the owner of the wolf-dog cross shall transfer ownership and possession of the wolf-dog cross or, subject to subsection (3), correct the violation and shall notify the law enforcement officer of the action taken.
(3) If the violation was failure to obtain a permit and the violation was committed knowingly, not more than 14 days after the notice is delivered, the owner of the wolf-dog cross shall transfer ownership and possession of the wolf-dog cross and notify the law enforcement officer of the action taken.
(4) A wolf-dog cross transferred under subsection (2) or (3) shall be transferred to a person described in section 22(1)(a), (b), (c), or (d). Notice that the wolf-dog cross was transferred under this subsection shall include evidence of the transfer satisfactory to the law enforcement officer.
(5) Unless the owner of the wolf-dog cross notifies the law enforcement officer that the wolf-dog cross was transferred under subsection (2) or (3), the law enforcement officer shall conduct an inspection at a reasonable time not less than 30 days after notice of the violation was delivered. When the second inspection is conducted, the owner of the wolf-dog cross shall pay an inspection fee of $25.00 or actual, reasonable costs of the inspection, whichever is greater, to the law enforcement officer.
(6) If the law enforcement officer finds that the owner of the wolf-dog cross has not complied with subsection (2) or (3), the law enforcement officer shall seek forfeiture of the wolf-dog cross under section 16.
History: 2000, Act 246, Imd. Eff. June 29, 2000
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 246 of 2000 - Wolf-Dog Cross Act (287.1001 - 287.1023)
Section 287.1001 - Short Title.
Section 287.1002 - Definitions.
Section 287.1004 - Possession of Wolf-Dog Crosses; Conditions; Permit Requirements.
Section 287.1005 - Placement of Identification Number via Subcutaneous Microchip.
Section 287.1006 - Keeping Wolf-Dog Cross in Facility; Requirements; Exceptions.
Section 287.1007 - Transportation.
Section 287.1008 - Exportation.
Section 287.1009 - Rabies Vaccinaton.
Section 287.1010 - Exposure to Rabies.
Section 287.1012 - Liability of Owner or Possessor of Wolf-Dog Cross.
Section 287.1015 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Additional Punishment; Exception.
Section 287.1016 - Violation; Civil Forfeiture.
Section 287.1017 - Seizure Order; Circumstances; Methods; Return of Wolf-Dog Cross to Victim.
Section 287.1018 - Seizure of Wolf-Dog Cross; Return to Owner; Notice of Seizure.
Section 287.1021 - Local Ordinances; Effect; Additional Requirements.
Section 287.1022 - Applicability of MCL 287.1004, 287.1005, 287.1006, 287.1008, and 287.1014.
Section 287.1023 - Providing Information to Pet Shops and Animal Shelters.