Michigan SB0294 amends laws on animal cruelty, detailing penalties and procedures for animal forfeiture and restitution.
Michigan SB0294 amends the state's animal cruelty laws, specifying penalties for various degrees of animal killing or torture. It mandates that courts may order restitution for the costs of investigation, prosecution, and care of animals involved in such crimes. The bill outlines procedures for animal forfeiture, including the posting of security deposits or bonds to prevent forfeiture. It also details the conditions under which animals may be humanely euthanized and the circumstances under which animals may be returned to their owners.
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