Michigan § 287.712a Movement controls; official certificate required.

Michigan Statutes

§ 287.712a — Movement controls; official certificate required.

Michigan § 287.712a

Ch. 287ANIMAL INDUSTRY

Act 466 of 1988ANIMAL INDUSTRY ACT (287.701-287.747)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.712a (2026).

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ANIMAL INDUSTRY ACT (EXCERPT) Act 466 of 1988 287.712a Movement controls; official certificate required. Sec. 12a.

(1)The director may require movement controls for the movement of animals within this state to prevent or control a specific reportable animal disease, as provided in section 3b.

(2)The director may require an official intrastate health certificate or official intrastate certificate of veterinary inspection or another form approved by the director to be prepared and signed by an accredited veterinarian. The forms described in this subsection shall include the information required in section 20(1)(a) to (e).

(3)Animals subject to movement controls required by the director under subsection (1) shall be accompanied with a copy of an official intrastate health certificate, offi

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ANIMAL INDUSTRY ACT (EXCERPT) Act 466 of 1988 287.712a Movement controls; official certificate required. Sec. 12a. (1) The director may require movement controls for the movement of animals within this state to prevent or control a specific reportable animal disease, as provided in section 3b. (2) The director may require an official intrastate health certificate or official intrastate certificate of veterinary inspection or another form approved by the director to be prepared and signed by an accredited veterinarian. The forms described in this subsection shall include the information required in section 20(1)(a) to (e). (3) Animals subject to movement controls required by the director under subsection (1) shall be accompanied with a copy of an official intrastate health certificate, official intrastate certificate of veterinary inspection, or other form approved by the director. (4) When the intrastate movement of livestock causes livestock to cross from 1 zone into another zone, the livestock shall meet the testing requirements for their zone of origin or destination. (5) If livestock enter a slaughter facility premises, the livestock and offspring born on the premises shall not leave the slaughter facility premises unless prior permission is granted by the director to move the livestock to an alternate premises.