Sec. 16.
(1) If a person who owns or possesses a wolf-dog cross violates this act, that wolf-dog cross and any other wolf-dog crosses owned by that person are subject to civil forfeiture.
(2) The prosecuting attorney in an action under section 15 may file a petition requesting that the court issue an order for civil forfeiture of all of the wolf-dog crosses owned by the person violating this act.
(3) Any person may file with a court having jurisdiction a complaint alleging that a person is violating this act and requesting the court to order the civil forfeiture of all of the wolf-dog crosses owned by that person.
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.