Michigan’s exotic animal laws begin with MI ST 287.1101-1123, which is the Michigan Large Carnivore Act. This exotic animal law does not make it illegal to own any large carnivore, unless the large carnivore was acquired before this law took effect in July 2000. Owners who owned large carnivores before July 2000 must have a carnivore permit exotic pet keep legally. Michigan’s Exotic Animal Laws are also responsible for outlining care requirements, guidelines for transporting exotic animals and procedures to follow. large carnivores suspected of passing into rabies biting humans or cattle.
According to Michigan’s exotic animal laws, large carnivores are lions, panthers, jaguars, tigers, cougars, panthers, cheetahs and bears. This law prohibits the ownership, possession, breeding and transfer of possession of large carnivores in the State of Michigan. .
Possession of carnivores and large possessions is permitted if they are owned before August 2000. But there are restrictions and requirements for these owners or people. First of all, a person cannot own 1 or more of these animals, unless that animal is owned, or that animal was owned before July 5th, 2000 and/or the person used it within 90 days from July 1st, 2000. they possess a large carnivore or carnivores. The license application includes an annual fee of $25 per large carnivore, a written permit that indicates the number of animals in each individual’s possession and the details of each animal included in the permit. The applicant will also have to supply the details of the ownership of the animal in question, such as their name, address and telephone number as written by the veterinarian who will respond to the animal’s health. The applicant must also be at least 21 years old, not have a conviction for neglecting or hurting an animal and / or has not been convicted of a felony in the past 10 years. All large carnivores that are legally kept in Michigan must also be reduced for identification purposes.
All permitted large carnivores must have adequate housing, which includes preventing the escape of the animal, must be built of material suitable for such animal housing, such as cement, concrete, walls, chain link fencing, etc. the entrance must be locked at all times, and the facility must be on a level or anchor floor. The entire residential area must be surrounded by a fence that is at least 3 feet from the residential facility.
Any person found in violation of any part of the Michigan Exotic Animal Act may be fined not less than $250 or more than $1,000. In addition to this, some prosecution costs. Failure to obtain the required permit can cost from $500 to $2,000 per animal, plus the cost of prosecution. Plus, a violator can be jailed for up to 93 days, he can have up to 500 hours of community service, he can lose his driving privileges or his privilege to own a large carnivore.
The next Michigan Exotic Animal Act is MICH. comp. ON LAWS §287.1001-1023. This law is known as the wolf-dog cross. This exotic animal law makes it legal for any person in Michigan to acquire and own a hybrid wolf dog unless they were acquired before June 29, 2000.
By this law, a wolf is defined as a member of the rufous dog or the wolf dog species, excluding the wolf dog family. A wolf-dog is defined as a wolf crossed with a dog, a wolf-dog with a wolf, a wolf-dog with a dog crossed with a wolf-dog.
The Michigan Exotic Animal Law, § 287,1003 prohibits any wolf-dog from having a wolf-dog cross or cross-breeding a wolf, unless they have been legally “fathered.” It is also possible to pass ownership or possession of a wolf-dog cross.
The possession of wolves-dogs is also unlawful, unless he is in possession of the animal, or if the owner has allowed it in the store. Getting this permit is similar to getting one for a large carnivore, which was covered under the previous Michigan Exotic Animal Act.
The Michigan Exotic Animal Act 287,731 is one law that exists in Michigan to protect native wildlife, property, domestic animals, livestock and even people from animal species that could cause physical harm or parasites or disease. In this case, the state of Michigan is deemed necessary for all exotic or wild animals state. A veterinarian should have a physical examination of said animal in which the veterinarian also administers any tests necessary to determine if the animal is disease free. These animals must also be properly controlled and properly cared for as per the Michigan Exotic Animal Laws.
