Sec. 1.
(1) As used in this act:
(a) "Animals" means cattle, horses, sheep, or swine.
(b) "Department" means the department of natural resources and environment.
(c) "Director" means the director of the department of natural resources and environment.
(2) The owner of any animal shall not allow the animal to run at large or graze upon any lands owned by or under the control of the department except under authority of a written permit issued by the director.
(3) The owner of any swine shall not permit the swine to run at large or graze upon any lands owned by or under the control of the department. Swine running at large are a public nuisance.
History: 1959, Act 66, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 70, Imd. Eff. May 13, 2010
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 66 of 1959 - Livestock Grazing on State Lands (322.581 - 322.592)
Section 322.582 - Animal Found Grazing or Running at Large; Possession by Director; Liability.
Section 322.583 - Seizure of Animals; Care While Impounded.
Section 322.584 - Notice of Impounding; Posting; Contents.
Section 322.585 - Auction; Notice; Posting.
Section 322.586 - Claim of Ownership of Impounded Animal; Payment.
Section 322.587 - Escape of Impounded Animal; Retaking.
Section 322.588 - Animals Impounded; Unlawful Interference, Misdemeanor.
Section 322.589 - Animals Impounded; Sale; Disposition of Proceeds; Claim by Owner.
Section 322.590 - Criminal Liability of Owner.
Section 322.591 - Permits; Sale; Terms and Conditions.
Section 322.592 - Killing of Swine Running at Large; Authority Not Limited.