HB6167

Animals: pet shops; inspection and licensure of certain pet facilities; require. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9b, 9c, & 10 of 1969 PA 287 (MCL 287.331 et seq.) & adds sec. 7a & repeals sec. 9d of 1969 PA 287 (MCL 287.339d).

Introduced·7/3/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB6167 regulates pet shops, animal shelters, and dog breeding kennels by requiring inspections, licenses, and adherence to animal care.

Michigan HB6167 amends the state's animal welfare laws to regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, animal protection shelters, and dog breeding kennels. It mandates inspections and licensing by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The bill sets minimum standards for housing, care, and handling of animals, and requires vaccinations for dogs and cats before they can be imported into the state. It also establishes penalties for violations and outlines procedures for license applications and renewals.

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History

Jul 14

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/03/2026

Jul 3

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Phil Skaggs

Jul 3

House

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