Animals: care and treatment; forfeiture of seized animals and restitution for the animals' care; amend. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50).
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill amends existing law to clarify the process for handling seized animals and establishing restitution for their care. It defines key terms like ‘adequate care,’ ‘neglect,’ and ‘shelter’ to ensure consistent standards for animal welfare. Specifically, it outlines a procedure for forfeiting animals involved in animal cruelty cases and establishes a system for requiring financial security to cover the costs of care during legal proceedings. The bill also addresses situations where an animal is abandoned or poses a public safety risk.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘adequate care’ and ‘neglect’ for animals.
- Establishes procedures for forfeiting animals seized in animal cruelty cases.
- Requires financial security (security deposit or bond) to cover the costs of animal care during legal proceedings.
- Outlines a timeline for notifying the animal’s owner if an animal is impounded.
- Specifies conditions under which an animal may be euthanized.
- Addresses the circumstances under which a security deposit or bond is not required.
- Clarifies the responsibilities of animal control agencies regarding seized animals.
- Establishes penalties for violating animal care laws, increasing with the number of animals involved or prior convictions.
Who is affected
- Animal owners and possessors
- Animal control agencies (county, city, village, township)
- Veterinarians
- Animal shelters (animal protection and animal control)
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