Sec. 9.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the licensing and registration requirements of this act do not apply to a person who breeds his or her own animals or to a person subject to 1969 PA 224, MCL 287.381 to 287.395. The licensing and registration requirements of this act apply to a large-scale dog breeding kennel.
(2) Subsection (1) does not create an exemption from vaccination and licensing requirements under the dog law of 1919, 1919 PA 339, MCL 287.261 to 287.290, or from vaccination and handling requirements under 1994 PA 358, MCL 287.891 to 287.901.
(3) This act does not require the alteration of a dog, cat, or ferret being reclaimed from an animal control shelter or animal protection shelter by its owner unless a local government ordinance requires the alteration.
History: 1969, Act 287, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1997, Act 7, Eff. Jan. 1, 1998 ;-- Am. 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.