Bill > HB4204

This bill amends Michigan's Food Law to allow dogs inside certain establishments (referred to as "qualified premises") under specific conditions. The key provisions permit dogs in premises that do not serve food, provided strict health and safety requirements are met. These requirements include keeping the premises free of dog hair and waste, immediately cleaning and disinfecting any surfaces contaminated by the dog, storing dog-related cleaning equipment separately, disposing of dog waste daily, ensuring employees wash hands after touching a dog, and maintaining several behavioral restrictions on the dog. The establishment retains the right to determine designated dog areas, establish limits on dog size and type, and deny entry or eject customers with dogs. Specific rules mandate that the customer must be at least 18 years old, keep the dog on a leash, and ensure the dog does not sit on furniture, contact food preparation areas, or touch reusable tableware. The bill is tied to another House Bill and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law. The changes are part of modifying the existing Food Code to provide more flexibility for dog-friendly establishments while maintaining health standards.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4204