Bill > HB5092

This bill modifies existing Michigan law regarding breeding licenses for large carnivores by establishing specific requirements for obtaining such a license. To be eligible, an applicant must be a for-profit or nonprofit business primarily focused on presenting animals to the public for educational or exhibition purposes, must possess a Class C license issued under federal animal welfare regulations (specifically 9 CFR parts 1 and 2), and must have maintained that Class C license in good standing for the previous five consecutive years. The bill prohibits licensees from allowing direct patron contact with large carnivores and restricts the sale of large carnivores to only those who meet the same licensing requirements. The term "good standing" is defined as not having had a federal or state license suspended or revoked, and not being subject to a cease and desist order. This legislation aims to regulate the breeding and exhibition of large carnivores while ensuring the animals are maintained under strict professional standards and with appropriate oversight.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5092