Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1001
Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "wolf-dog cross act" and is enacted in memory of Angie Nickerson.
Michigan Compiled Laws — WOLF-DOG CROSS ACT (Act 246 of 2000)
Michigan · statute · 246 of 2000, Mich. Comp. Laws · 23 active provisions
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1002
Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Animal control officer" means a county animal control officer as described in sections 29a and 29b of the dog law of 1919, 1919 PA 339, MCL 287.289a and 287.289b, or a city, village, or township animal control officer as described in section 29c of the dog law of 1919, 1919 PA 339, MCL 287.289…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1003
Prohibited conduct; exception; rebuttable presumption in civil forfeiture proceeding; method of representation.
(1) A person shall not do any of the following: (a) Possess a wolf-dog cross except in compliance with this act. (b) Breed a wolf-dog cross. (c) Subject to subsection (2), transfer ownership or possession of or receive a transfer of ownership or possession of a wolf-dog cross, with or without remuneration. (d) Subject…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1004
Possession of wolf-dog crosses; conditions; permit requirements.
(1) A person shall not possess 1 or more wolf-dog crosses unless all of the following apply: (a) The person owns the wolf-dog crosses or has temporarily been given possession of the wolf-dog crosses by the owner. (b) The owner was in possession of those individual wolf-dog crosses on the effective date of this act. (c)…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1005
Placement of identification number via subcutaneous microchip.
The owner of a wolf-dog cross shall have an identification number placed in the wolf-dog cross via subcutaneous microchip, at the expense of the owner, by or under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1006
Keeping wolf-dog cross in facility; requirements; exceptions.
(1) A wolf-dog cross shall not be tethered outdoors, such as on a leash or chain, or allowed to run at-large. Except as otherwise provided in this section or section 7, a wolf-dog cross shall be constantly kept in a facility that meets all of the following requirements: (a) Is sufficiently secure to prevent the wolf-do…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1007
Transportation.
A person transporting a wolf-dog cross in a vehicle shall comply with the standards in International Air Transport Ass 'n., Live Animal Regulations (26th ed., 1999) applicable to a dog. In addition, a person transporting a wolf-dog cross in a vehicle shall comply with all of the following requirements: (a) The wolf-dog…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1008
Exportation.
A person shall not export or attempt to export a wolf-dog cross to another state or country unless all of the following requirements are met: (a) The import and possession of the wolf-dog cross are lawful in the other state or country. (b) The destination and proposed new owner of the wolf-dog cross have been approved…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1009
Rabies vaccinaton.
If a rabies vaccination becomes approved by the federal government for use on a wolf-dog cross, the owner of a wolf-dog cross shall have the wolf-dog cross vaccinated for rabies by a veterinarian and shall keep the vaccination current.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1010
Exposure to rabies.
(1) If a wolf-dog cross potentially exposes a human to rabies by any penetration of the skin by teeth, any scratch that causes penetration of the skin, any abrasion that causes penetration of the skin, or contamination of open wounds or mucous membranes with saliva or other infectious material, the owner or person temp…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1011
Killing of wolf-dog cross by law enforcement officer or other person; conditions; liability.
(1) A law enforcement officer or other person may kill a wolf-dog cross if the person sees the wolf-dog cross attacking, injuring, or killing either of the following: (a) A human. (b) Livestock or poultry. (2) A law enforcement officer may kill a wolf-dog cross if the law enforcement officer sees the wolf-dog cross att…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1012
Liability of owner or possessor of wolf-dog cross.
(1) The owner or person temporarily in possession of a wolf-dog cross is liable in a civil action for the death or injury of a human and for property damage, including, but not limited to, the death or injury of another animal, caused by the wolf-dog cross. This act does not limit the common law liability of the owner…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1013
Inspection of facility; violation; consultation with expert on wolf-dog cross identification.
(1) A facility is subject to inspection at reasonable hours by a law enforcement officer to ensure compliance with this act. (2) Subject to subsection (3), if there is probable cause to believe that this act is being violated, a law enforcement officer shall do 1 of the following: (a) Issue to the violator a notice of…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1014
Notice of violation; correction; transfer of ownership and possession; inspection; noncompliance; forfeiture.
(1) If there is probable cause to believe this act is being violated, a law enforcement officer may give notice of the violation in writing to the owner of the wolf-dog cross. The notice shall identify the violation and include a copy of this act. (2) Not more than 30 days after the notice is delivered, the owner of th…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1015
Violation as misdemeanor; penalty; additional punishment; exception.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor. The person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250.00 or more than $1,000.00, plus costs of prosecution. However, a person who fails to obtain a permit as required by this act shall be punished by a fine, for each wolf-d…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1016
Violation; civil forfeiture.
(1) If a person who owns or possesses a wolf-dog cross violates this act, that wolf-dog cross and any other wolf-dog crosses owned by that person are subject to civil forfeiture. (2) The prosecuting attorney in an action under section 15 may file a petition requesting that the court issue an order for civil forfeiture…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1017
Seizure order; circumstances; methods; return of wolf-dog cross to victim.
(1) A law enforcement officer shall seize a wolf-dog cross pursuant to an order of seizure issued by the court having jurisdiction over the wolf-dog cross upon a showing of probable cause that the wolf-dog cross is subject to forfeiture under section 16(1). (2) A wolf-dog cross subject to forfeiture under section 16(1)…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1018
Seizure of wolf-dog cross; return to owner; notice of seizure.
(1) A law enforcement officer may return a seized wolf-dog cross to the owner of the wolf-dog cross if the law enforcement officer is satisfied that the conditions resulting in the seizure have been corrected. If the wolf-dog cross was seized pursuant to process issued by a court, the law enforcement officer shall obta…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1019
Motion to return wolf-dog cross; filing; grounds; hearing; failure to sustain burden of proof; order; admissibility of testimony in criminal prosecution.
(1) The owner of a wolf-dog cross may file a motion with the court having jurisdiction to return the wolf-dog cross on the grounds that the wolf-dog cross was illegally seized or that the wolf-dog cross is not subject to forfeiture under this act. The court shall hear the motion within 30 days after the motion is filed…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1020
Return of seized wolf-dog cross; conditions; notice; order of forfeiture; liability for costs.
(1) A law enforcement officer shall return a seized wolf-dog cross to the owner of the wolf-dog cross within 7 days after the occurrence of any of the following: (a) The failure to issue a warrant against the owner or person temporarily in possession of the wolf-dog cross for committing a misdemeanor under section 15 o…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1021
Local ordinances; effect; additional requirements.
(1) A local unit may adopt an ordinance governing wolf-dog crosses that is more restrictive than this act. (2) The requirements of this act are in addition to any other requirements governing a wolf-dog cross under state and federal law.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1022
Applicability of MCL 287.1004, 287.1005, 287.1006, 287.1008, and 287.1014.
(1) Sections 4, 5, and 6 do not apply to any of the following: (a) An animal control shelter or animal protection shelter. (b) A person licensed or approved by the department of natural resources of this state or by the United States fish and wildlife service of the United States department of the interior. (c) A zoolo…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1023
Providing information to pet shops and animal shelters.
The department shall provide each pet shop, animal control shelter, and animal protection shelter with information on the requirements of this act.