Michigan Laws 287.1109 – Exposure of human, livestock, or mammalian pet to rabies
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(1) If a large carnivore potentially exposes a human to rabies by any penetration of the skin by teeth, any scratch that causes penetration of the skin, any abrasion that causes penetration of the skin, or contamination of open wounds or mucous membranes with saliva or other infectious material, the owner of the large carnivore shall report the potential exposure to the local health department within 24 hours.
(2) If a large carnivore potentially exposes livestock or a mammalian pet to rabies by any penetration of the skin by teeth, any scratch that causes penetration of the skin, any abrasion that causes penetration of the skin, or contamination of open wounds or mucous membranes with saliva or other infectious material, the owner of the large carnivore shall report the potential exposure to the permitting agency within 24 hours.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 287.1109
- Department: means the department of agriculture and rural development. See Michigan Laws 287.1102
- Large carnivore: means either of the following:
(i) Any of the following cats of the Felidae family, whether wild or captive bred, including a hybrid cross with such a cat:
(A) A lion. See Michigan Laws 287.1102Livestock: means those species of animals used for human food and for fiber or those species of animals used for service to humans. See Michigan Laws 287.1102 Permitting agency: means the agency of a local unit that issues permits under section 4. See Michigan Laws 287.1102