Sec. 8c.
(1) An animal control shelter or animal protection shelter may consider an individual's criminal history when deciding whether to allow that individual to adopt an animal. An animal control shelter or animal protection shelter may choose not to allow an individual who has been convicted of an animal abuse offense to adopt an animal unless a period of at least 5 years has elapsed since the date of his or her conviction. An animal control shelter or animal protection shelter may choose not to allow an individual who is charged with committing an animal abuse offense and enters a plea to any other crime in exchange for dismissal of that charge to adopt an animal.
(2) This section may be referred to as the "animal adoption protection act".
History: Add. 2016, Act 392, Eff. Mar. 29, 2017
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 287 of 1969 - Pet Shops, Dog Pounds, and Animal Shelters (287.331 - 287.340)
Section 287.331 - Definitions.
Section 287.332 - Rules; Promulgation.
Section 287.333 - License Required.
Section 287.335 - Inspection of Pet Shop Premises.
Section 287.335a - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 287.338 - Animal Control Shelter or Animal Protection Shelter; Inspection; Compliance.
Section 287.339a - Animal Control Shelter or Animal Protection Shelter; Maintenance of Records.
Section 287.339b - Violation of Act or Rule; Sanctions; Court Action or Order.
Section 287.339c - Large-Scale Dog Breeding Kennel; Records.