Animals: care and treatment; conducting of research or training activities on dogs in a manner that causes pain or distress; prohibit. Amends secs. 2674, 2675 & 2678 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2674 et seq.); adds secs. 2670 & 2675a & repeals secs. 2672 & 2673 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2672 & 333.2673).
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Overview
This bill prohibits public bodies in Michigan from using dogs for experimental purposes in a way that causes pain or distress. It establishes new rules and penalties for violating this prohibition, specifically addressing research, testing, and training activities. The bill also creates new sections to define key terms and outlines procedures for inspections and rule-making related to animal research.
Key provisions
- Prohibits using dogs for experimental purposes that cause pain or distress.
- Defines ‘dog’ and ‘experimental purpose’ for the purpose of the law.
- Establishes a civil fine for public bodies that violate the prohibition.
- Allows exceptions for veterinary training and certain medical procedures with owner consent.
- Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and implement rules regarding animal research standards.
- Repeals two existing sections of the Public Health Code related to animal research.
- Creates a new section defining the role of the Animal Research Advisory Board.
- Specifies that the use of a dog for experimental purposes may be reportable to the USDA.
Who is affected
- Public bodies (state, cities, counties, schools, etc.)
- Veterinarians and veterinary students
- Animal researchers
- Dog owners
- The Department of Health and Human Services
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