(A) It shall be unlawful for any owner to allow any dog or cat to leave the owner's premises under any conditions, unless such dog or cat has been immunized against rabies, provided nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prevent an owner from taking his dog or cat to the offices of a veterinarian, for purposes of having such dog or cat immunized.
(B) A person who discovers, suspects, or has reason to believe that an animal is either affected by a reportable disease or contaminated with a toxic substance shall immediately report that fact, suspicion, or belief to the Director of the Department of Agriculture or the Police Department.
(C) A person who knowingly possesses or harbors affected or suspect animals shall not expose other animals to the affected or suspect animals or otherwise move the affected or suspect animals or animals under quarantine, except with permission from the Director of the Department of Agriculture.
(D) A person shall not remove or alter the official identification of an animal. A person shall not misrepresent an animal's identity or the ownership of an animal. A person shall not misrepresent the animal's health status to a potential buyer.
(E) A violation of this section is punishable as set forth in § 1-9, except that a person who violates subsection (C) is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $300 or imprisonment of not less than 30 days, or both.
(Ord. No. 368, § 1, 3-18-03) Penalty, see § 1-9
Statutory reference:
Animals affected with reportable disease or contaminated with toxic substance, see M.C.L. § 287.709