Animals: care and treatment; definition of shelter for animals; modify. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50).

This bill updates Michigan's animal cruelty laws, defining terms like "adequate care," "neglect," and "shelter" for animals, including specific requirements for doghouses and tethering. It outlines various prohibited actions against animals and establishes escalating penalties, from misdemeanors to felonies, based on the number of animals involved or prior convictions. The bill also allows for the forfeiture of animals in criminal cases and permits courts to order counseling, payment of care costs, and restrictions on future animal ownership for convicted individuals.

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