Michigan HB6172 updates cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in the public health code regarding animal shelters.

Michigan HB6172 amends section 7333 of 1978 PA 368 to update cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in the public health code. This bill mandates that animal control shelters and animal protection shelters comply with specific training requirements for employees administering euthanasia. It requires shelters to ensure employees receive at least 16 hours of training, including 12 hours of content training and 4 hours of practical training, in the use of sodium pentobarbital and animal tranquilizers.

Michigan HB6172 updates cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in the public health code regarding animal shelters.

Michigan HB6172 amends section 7333 of 1978 PA 368 to update cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in the public health code. This bill mandates that animal control shelters and animal protection shelters comply with specific training requirements for employees administering euthanasia. It requires shelters to ensure employees receive at least 16 hours of training, including 12 hours of content training and 4 hours of practical training, in the use of sodium pentobarbital and animal tranquilizers.