Sec. 23.
(1) Except when transported in a vehicle meeting the requirements of rules promulgated under section 15, dead animals transported from a licensed facility to another licensed facility for production into animal or pet food shall be decharacterized or denatured and the facility shall label the container as inedible. The label also shall state both of the following:
(a) In letters not less than 3 inches high, that the material is not intended for human consumption.
(b) The name and address of the licensee.
(2) A license holder shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent the dead animals from being diverted for use as human food.
(3) Unless licensed under this act, a person shall not advertise involvement or participation in the business of transporting and disposing of dead animals.
History: 1982, Act 239, Eff. Oct. 1, 1982 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 228, Eff. Feb. 4, 1994 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 299, Imd. Eff. July 28, 1998
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 239 of 1982 - Bodies of Dead Animals (287.651 - 287.683)
Section 287.651 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 287.653 - Definitions; a to F.
Section 287.654 - Definitions; G to T.
Section 287.659 - License; Exemptions.
Section 287.663 - License Denial; Notice; Hearing; Request for Second Inspection.
Section 287.667 - Repealed. 1993, Act 228, Eff. Feb. 4, 1994.
Section 287.671 - Dead Animals; Transfer From 1 Vehicle to Another; Disposal; Exceptions.
Section 287.675 - Repealed. 1993, Act 228, Eff. Feb. 4, 1994.
Section 287.679 - Violation of Act as Misdemeanor or Felony; Penalties; Civil Actions.