Sec. 12.
(1) The department or its duly authorized agent shall have access at all reasonable hours to any cervidae livestock facility to inspect and to determine if this act is being violated and to secure samples or specimens of any cervidae species. An inspection shall be conducted under practices designed not to jeopardize the health of the cervidae species.
(2) The director may periodically inspect a registered cervidae livestock facility for confirmation that there are in place procedures or barriers designed to prevent the escape of cervidae species, for confirmation that all specimens are accounted for, and for confirmation of compliance with other requirements as set forth in this act or as required by law.
History: 2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 190 of 2000 - Privately Owned Cervidae Producers Marketing Act (287.951 - 287.969)
Section 287.951 - Short Title.
Section 287.952 - Definitions.
Section 287.953 - Administration of Act; Conduct of Activities.
Section 287.954 - Cervidae Livestock Operation as Agricultural Enterprise.
Section 287.958 - Registration; Duration; Information; Fees; Renewal.
Section 287.959 - Registration; Modification; Application; Decommission.
Section 287.960 - Memorandum of Understanding With Department of Agriculture.
Section 287.961 - Killing Cervidae Species; Permit; Reimbursement.
Section 287.962 - Inspection of Facility by Department.
Section 287.963 - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 287.965 - Repealed. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006.
Section 287.966 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 287.967 - Prohibited Conduct; Violation; Penalty.
Section 287.968 - Conviction; Costs and Attorney Fees; Findings of Violations; Remedies.