Sec. 11.
(1) A law enforcement officer or other person may kill a large carnivore if the person sees the large carnivore chasing, attacking, injuring, or killing either of the following:
(a) A human.
(b) Livestock, poultry, or a mammalian pet.
(2) A law enforcement officer may kill a large carnivore if the law enforcement officer sees the large carnivore chasing, attacking, injuring, or killing wildlife.
(3) A person is not liable in damages or otherwise for killing or attempting to kill a large carnivore under subsection (1) or (2).
(4) This act does not prohibit the owner of a large carnivore, for which a permit has been issued if required under this act, from recovering by legal action against a law enforcement officer or other person the value of a large carnivore illegally killed by that law enforcement officer or other person.
(5) A large carnivore's entry onto a field or enclosure that is owned by or leased by a person producing livestock or poultry constitutes a trespass, and the owner of the large carnivore is liable in damages.
History: 2000, Act 274, Imd. Eff. July 7, 2000
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
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 287.1105 - 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 287.1113 - Inspection of Facility by Law Enforcement Officer.
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 287.1122 - Exceptions; Breeding Black Bear Sows.
Section 287.1122a - Breeding License; Requirements.
Section 287.1122c - Duties of Person Holding a Breeding License; Prohibited Acts.