Crimes: animals; forfeiture of seized animals and restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; amend. Amends sec. 50b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50b).

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This bill amends Michigan law regarding animal cruelty, creating three degrees of the felony offense of killing or torturing animals with varying penalties. It defines "animal" and "companion animal" and outlines prohibited actions such as knowingly killing, torturing, or poisoning an animal without just cause. The bill also establishes procedures for the seizure and care of animal victims, including requirements for owner notification, security deposits or bonds for care costs, and potential forfeiture of the animal.

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D · CoRosemary Bayer
D · CoSue Shink
D · CoStephanie Chang
D · CoErika Geiss
D · CoPaul Wojno

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