Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 274 of 2000 - Large Carnivore Act (287.1101 - 287.1123)
Section 287.1110 - Euthanasia of Large Carnivore Exposing Human, Livestock, or Mammalian Pet to Rabies; Examination.

Sec. 10.
If a large carnivore potentially exposes a human, livestock, or a mammalian pet to rabies by any means identified in this section, the large carnivore shall be humanely euthanized by a veterinarian. The large carnivore shall be immediately examined for rabies in the manner provided by rules promulgated under section 5111 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.5111.
History: 2000, Act 274, Imd. Eff. July 7, 2000

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 287 - Animal Industry

Act 274 of 2000 - Large Carnivore Act (287.1101 - 287.1123)

Section 287.1101 - Short Title.

Section 287.1102 - Definitions.

Section 287.1103 - Prohibited Conduct.

Section 287.1104 - Possession of Large Carnivores; Conditions; Permit Application; Conditions for Issuance; Permit Contents; Notification to Department by Local Unit of Government; Permit Fee.

Section 287.1105 - Placement of Identification Number via Subcutaneous Microchip.

Section 287.1106 - Confinement and Control of Large Carnivore; Requirements; Duties of Owner.

Section 287.1107 - Transportation Requirements.

Section 287.1108 - Exportation Requirements.

Section 287.1109 - Exposure of Human, Livestock, or Mammalian Pet to Rabies.

Section 287.1110 - Euthanasia of Large Carnivore Exposing Human, Livestock, or Mammalian Pet to Rabies; Examination.

Section 287.1111 - Conditions Permitting Law Enforcement Officer or Other Person to Kill Large Carnivore; Liability; Actions Constituting Trespass.

Section 287.1112 - Liability of Owner for Death or Injury of Human or for Property Damage; Escape or Release of Large Carnivore.

Section 287.1113 - Inspection of Facility by Law Enforcement Officer.

Section 287.1114 - Notice of Violation; Transfer of Ownership and Possession; Second Inspection; Fee; Finding of Noncompliance; Forfeiture.

Section 287.1115 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Fine; Exception.

Section 287.1116 - Violation; Request for Civil Forfeiture; Filing.

Section 287.1117 - Seizure Order; Circumstances; Method; Placement; Return to Crime Victim.

Section 287.1118 - Correction of Conditions Leading to Seizure; Return to Owner; Court Approval; Notice of Seizure and Intent to Forfeit; Delivery of Notice; Notice to Prosecuting Attorney or Attorney General.

Section 287.1119 - Motion by Owner for Return of Large Carnivore; Hearing; Establishment of Probable Cause; Burden of Proof; Admissibility of Testimony in Criminal Prosecution.

Section 287.1120 - Return of Seized Large Carnivore to Owner; Conditions; Notice; Order of Forfeiture; Liability for Care and Placement Costs.

Section 287.1121 - Local Ordinance More Restrictive Than Act; Requirements as Additional to Other State and Federal Law.

Section 287.1122 - Exceptions; Breeding Black Bear Sows.

Section 287.1122a - Breeding License; Requirements.

Section 287.1122b - Breeding License Application; Form; Contents; Documentation Required; Fee; Large Carnivore Breeding Advisory Committee; Disposition of Application Fees; Amended License.

Section 287.1122c - Duties of Person Holding a Breeding License; Prohibited Acts.

Section 287.1123 - Information Provided to Pet Shop, Animal Control Shelter, and Animal Protection Shelter.