Section 287.339 - Animal breeders and animal researchers; applicability of act.

PET SHOPS, DOG POUNDS, AND ANIMAL SHELTERS (EXCERPT)
Act 287 of 1969

287.339 Animal breeders and animal researchers; applicability of act.

Sec. 9.

(1) The licensing and registration requirements of this act do not apply to a person who breeds his or her own animals or to a person subject to 1969 PA 224, MCL 287.381 to 287.395.

(2) Subsection (1) does not create an exemption from vaccination and licensing requirements under the dog law of 1919, 1919 PA 339, MCL 287.261 to 287.290, or from vaccination and handling requirements under 1994 PA 358, MCL 287.891 to 287.901.

(3) This act does not require the alteration of a dog, cat, or ferret being reclaimed from an animal control shelter or animal protection shelter by its owner unless a local governmental ordinance requires the alteration.


History: 1969, Act 287, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1997, Act 7, Eff. Jan. 1, 1998