Michigan SB0293 amends animal cruelty laws, detailing penalties and procedures for animal seizures and forfeitures.

Michigan SB0293 amends the state's animal cruelty laws, specifying penalties and procedures for animal seizures and forfeitures. The bill outlines conditions under which animals can be seized and held by animal control agencies. It mandates that owners or possessors of seized animals must be notified and provided an opportunity to post a security deposit or bond to prevent forfeiture. If the owner or possessor fails to post the required security deposit or bond, the animal is forfeited to the animal control agency.

Michigan SB0293 amends animal cruelty laws, detailing penalties and procedures for animal seizures and forfeitures.

Michigan SB0293 amends the state's animal cruelty laws, specifying penalties and procedures for animal seizures and forfeitures. The bill outlines conditions under which animals can be seized and held by animal control agencies. It mandates that owners or possessors of seized animals must be notified and provided an opportunity to post a security deposit or bond to prevent forfeiture. If the owner or possessor fails to post the required security deposit or bond, the animal is forfeited to the animal control agency.