Michigan
MICH. COMP. LAWS §287.731 - Importation of species having potential to endanger life or property prohibited; importation of wild or exotic animals; requirements and prohibitions
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Sec. 31. (1) Any species having the potential to spread serious diseases or parasites, to cause serious physical harm, or to otherwise endanger native wildlife, human life, livestock, domestic animals, or property, as determined by the director, shall not be imported into this state.
(2) A prior entry permit shall be obtained from the director for a wild animal or exotic animal species not regulated by the fish and wildlife service of the United States department of interior or the department of natural resources of this state.
(3) The director may require compliance with any or all of the following prior to the importation of a wild animal or an exotic animal species not regulated by the fish and wildlife service of the United States department of interior or the department of natural resources of this state:
(a) Physical examination by an accredited veterinarian be conducted after importation to determine the health status, proper housing, husbandry, and confinement of any animal permitted to enter this state.
(b) Negative test results to specific official tests required by the director within a time frame before importation into this state as determined by the director.
(c) Identification prior to importation in a manner approved by the director.
(4) An official interstate health certificate or official interstate certificate of veterinary inspection signed by an accredited veterinarian from the state of origin shall accompany all wild animal or exotic animal species imported into this state. The official interstate health certificate or official interstate certificate of veterinary inspection shall comply with all the requirements of section 20 (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
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