Sec. 15.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor. The person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250.00 or more than $1,000.00, plus costs of prosecution. However, a person who fails to obtain a permit as required by this act shall be punished by a fine, for each wolf-dog cross for which the permit was required, of not less than $500.00 or more than $2,000.00, plus costs of prosecution. In addition, a person who violates this act may be punished by 1 or more of the following:
(a) Imprisonment for not more than 93 days.
(b) Community service work for not more than 500 hours.
(c) The loss of privileges to own or possess any animal.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a law enforcement officer, veterinarian, or permitting agency with respect to the performance of the duties of a law enforcement officer, veterinarian, or permitting agency under this act.
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.