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 large carnivore. 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 large carnivore shall transfer ownership and possession of the large carnivore 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 large carnivore shall transfer ownership and possession of the large carnivore and notify the law enforcement officer of the action taken.
(4) A large carnivore transferred under subsection (2) or (3) must be transferred to a person described in section 22(1)(a) or (3). Notice that the large carnivore was transferred under this subsection must include evidence of the transfer satisfactory to the law enforcement officer.
(5) Unless the owner of the large carnivore notifies the law enforcement officer that the large carnivore 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 large carnivore 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 large carnivore has not complied with subsection (2) or (3), the law enforcement officer shall seek forfeiture of the large carnivore under section 16.
History: 2000, Act 274, Imd. Eff. July 7, 2000 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 610, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019
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.