Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)
Section 287.286b - Penalty for Stealing or Confining Licensed Dog.

Sec. 26b.
Any person who shall steal, or confine and secrete any dog licensed under this act or kept under a kennel license, unless legally authorized to do so, or unless such confining be justifiable in the protection of person, property or game, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00, or imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 60 nor more than 90 days, or both in the discretion of the court.
History: Add. 1939, Act 17, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 287.286b

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 287 - Animal Industry

Act 339 of 1919 - Dog Law of 1919 (287.261 - 287.290)

Section 287.261 - Short Title; Definitions.

Section 287.262 - Dogs; Licensing, Tags, Leashes.

Section 287.263 - Repealed. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970.

Section 287.264 - Supervision and Enforcement.

Section 287.265 - Tags, Blanks and License Forms.

Section 287.266 - Dog Licenses; Application; Resolution; Provisions; Proof of Vaccination.

Section 287.266a - Repealed. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970.

Section 287.267 - Dog License; Tag, Approval; Kept on Dog.

Section 287.268 - Dog License; Unlicensed and Young Dogs; Application; Fee After Certain Date.

Section 287.269 - Dog License; Contents.

Section 287.269a - Production of Proof of License.

Section 287.270 - “Kennel” Defined; Kennel License; Fee; Tags; Certificate; Rules; Inspection; Exception.

Section 287.270a - Repealed. 1969, Act 195, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970.

Section 287.270b - Kennel Licensing Ordinance.

Section 287.271 - Rules Governing Kennel Dogs.

Section 287.272 - Lost Tags.

Section 287.273 - License and Tag; Transferability.

Section 287.274 - Application for License Blanks and Tags; Issuance of Dog Licenses and Tags; Fee; Return of Unused Tags, Books, and Receipts; Contents of Receipt; Paying Over Money; Resolution Providing That Clerk Perform Duties of Treasurer.

Section 287.274a - Issuance of Dog License; Information About Microchip Implantation Availability to Be Provided to Dog Owner; Definitions.

Section 287.275 - County Treasurer's Record; Inspection.

Section 287.276 - Listing of Dogs; Compensation of Supervisor; Appointment, Duties, and Compensation of Animal Control Officer.

Section 287.277 - Identification and Location of Unlicensed Dogs; Public Nuisance; List; Commencement of Proceedings.

Section 287.278 - Killing of Dog Molesting Wildlife.

Section 287.279 - Killing of Dog Pursuing, Worrying, or Wounding Livestock or Poultry, or Attacking Person; Damages for Trespass; Effect of License Tag.

Section 287.279a - Killing Dog or Other Animal; Use of High Altitude Decompression Chamber or Electrocution Prohibited.

Section 287.280 - Loss or Damage to Livestock or Poultry Caused by Dogs; Complaint; Examination; Summons; Proceedings; Killing of Dog; Liability of Owner or Keeper.

Section 287.281 - Report of Examination.

Section 287.282 - Damage to Livestock or Poultry by Dogs; Fees of Justice, Inclusion in Damages.

Section 287.283 - Payment for Amount of Loss or Damage; Costs; Investigation.

Section 287.284 - Board of County Auditors; Duties.

Section 287.285 - Saving Clause; Disposition of Dog Fund; Expense of Dog Department in Cities, Payment.

Section 287.286 - Penalties; Disposition of Fines.

Section 287.286a - Sworn Complaint; Contents; Issuance of Summons; Hearing; Order; Penalty for Disobedience; Costs; Audit and Payment of Claims.

Section 287.286b - Penalty for Stealing or Confining Licensed Dog.

Section 287.287 - Recovery of Value of Dog Illegally Killed.

Section 287.288 - Common Law Liability.

Section 287.289 - Dogs Imported Temporarily.

Section 287.289a - Animal Control Agency; Establishment; Employees; Jurisdiction; Contents of Animal Control Ordinance.

Section 287.289b - County Animal Control Officers; Employment Standards.

Section 287.289c - Municipal Animal Control Officers; Employment Standards.

Section 287.290 - Municipal Animal Control Ordinances; Certificate of Vaccination.