Michigan § 287.389 Sales by public auction or by weight; disposal of unclaimed dogs and cats, maximum price.

Michigan Statutes

§ 287.389 — Sales by public auction or by weight; disposal of unclaimed dogs and cats, maximum price.

Michigan § 287.389

Ch. 287ANIMAL INDUSTRY

Act 224 of 1969USE OF DOGS AND CATS FOR RESEARCH (287.381-287.395)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.389 (2026).

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USE OF DOGS AND CATS FOR RESEARCH (EXCERPT) Act 224 of 1969 287.389 Sales by public auction or by weight; disposal of unclaimed dogs and cats, maximum price. Sec.

9.Dogs and cats shall not be offered for sale or sold to a research facility at public auction or by weight; or purchased by a research facility at public auction or by weight. A research facility shall not purchase any dogs or cats except from a licensed dealer, public dog pound, humane society, or from a person who breeds or raises dogs or cats for sale. Any county, city, village or township operating a dog pound or animal shelter may sell for an amount not to exceed $10.00 per animal or otherwise dispose of unclaimed or unwanted dogs and cats to a Michigan research facility.

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USE OF DOGS AND CATS FOR RESEARCH (EXCERPT) Act 224 of 1969 287.389 Sales by public auction or by weight; disposal of unclaimed dogs and cats, maximum price. Sec. 9. Dogs and cats shall not be offered for sale or sold to a research facility at public auction or by weight; or purchased by a research facility at public auction or by weight. A research facility shall not purchase any dogs or cats except from a licensed dealer, public dog pound, humane society, or from a person who breeds or raises dogs or cats for sale. Any county, city, village or township operating a dog pound or animal shelter may sell for an amount not to exceed $10.00 per animal or otherwise dispose of unclaimed or unwanted dogs and cats to a Michigan research facility.