Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in Michigan penal code; update. Amends sec. 49 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.49). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6167'26

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This bill amends the Michigan penal code to update laws against animal fighting, baiting, and shooting. It clarifies definitions for "animal" and "animal control agency" and outlines various prohibited actions related to animal fighting, including owning, selling, or being present at such events. The bill also details penalties for violations, procedures for animal seizure and forfeiture, and conditions under which an animal control agency may euthanize an animal.

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D · PrimeMike McFall
D · CoPhil Skaggs
D · CoCarrie Rheingans
D · CoCarol Glanville
D · CoErin Byrnes
D · CoDenise Mentzer
D · CoJason Hoskins

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