Crimes: animals; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalty on ownership of animal to person convicted of certain crimes against animal. Amends sec. 50b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50b).

Summary

The bill changes the state's animal‑cruelty statutes by adding a requirement that people who forfeit animals must pay for their care and treatment. It also creates a penalty for anyone who owns an animal after being convicted of certain crimes against animals. The changes affect convicted offenders, animal owners, and the agencies that handle forfeited animals.

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