Sec. 9.
Dogs and cats shall not be offered for sale or sold to a research facility at public auction or by weight; or purchased by a research facility at public auction or by weight. A research facility shall not purchase any dogs or cats except from a licensed dealer, public dog pound, humane society, or from a person who breeds or raises dogs or cats for sale. Any county, city, village or township operating a dog pound or animal shelter may sell for an amount not to exceed $10.00 per animal or otherwise dispose of unclaimed or unwanted dogs and cats to a Michigan research facility.
History: 1969, Act 224, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 224 of 1969 - Use of Dogs and Cats for Research (287.381 - 287.395)
Section 287.381 - Regulation of Dealers and Facilities Using Animals in Research; Definitions.
Section 287.382 - License; Application, Fee.
Section 287.383 - License; Issuance; Qualifications; “Good Moral Character” Defined.
Section 287.384 - Unlawful Sale or Transportation of Animals; Dealers' Licenses Needed.
Section 287.385 - Rules; Promulgation.
Section 287.386 - Identification or Marking of Dogs and Cats.
Section 287.387 - Records of Purchases, Sales, Transportation.
Section 287.388 - Disposition of Dogs or Cats; Time; Notice; Record; Exceptions.
Section 287.390 - License; Suspension or Revocation; Grounds, Notice, Reinstatement.
Section 287.391 - Bill of Sale; Form.
Section 287.392 - Violations, Penalty.
Section 287.393 - Dealers or Facilities; Responsible for Acts of Agents or Employees.