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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 287.711

  • Department: means the department of agriculture and rural development. See Michigan Laws 287.703
  • Director: means the director of the department or his or her authorized representative. See Michigan Laws 287.703
  • Livestock: means those species of animals used for human food or for fiber or those species of animals used for service to humans. See Michigan Laws 287.703
  • Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, cooperative, association, joint venture, or other legal entity including, but not limited to, contractual relationships. See Michigan Laws 287.703
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
  • United States: shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
     If the director considers it a benefit to the health or condition of the livestock industry of this state, the director may enter into agreements with the secretary of agriculture of the United States department of agriculture, the secretary’s authorized representative, or any other person to protect or enhance the growth of the livestock industry or the human food chain of this state.