Sec. 5.
If a person does not appear to claim an animal impounded under section 2 within 7 days after the date of impounding, the director shall sell the animal by auction in the county where it is impounded. The director shall first advertise the sale by posting a notice thereof in 3 conspicuous places in the county not less than 5 days before the sale and by serving a copy of the notice on the owner of the animal if the owner is known and resides in the county.
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.