Michigan's Large Carnivore Act prohibits private ownership of big cats and bears statewide. The Wolf-Dog Cross Act bans new wolf-dog hybrids. Municipalities cannot authorize what state law prohibits.
The Large Carnivore Act (MCL 287.1101 et seq.) prohibits possession, breeding, or transfer of large carnivores including lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars, panthers, and bears, with limited exceptions for zoos and sanctuaries. The Wolf-Dog Cross Act (MCL 287.1001) bans acquiring new wolf-dog hybrids after 2000. Non-native venomous reptiles and large constrictors face additional rules under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. These prohibitions universally apply across Michigan and preempt any local authorization to keep banned species.
Misdemeanor under MCL 287.1115 with fines up to $1,000 and 90 days jail; felony for repeat or dangerous releases.
Kent County, MI
In Kent County, MI parks, Section 14 of the Kent County Parks & Recreation Regulations prohibits building, causing to be built, or setting any fire except wi...
Kent County, MI
Kent County does not have a general county-wide tree-trimming ordinance covering private property — that is set by individual township and city codes. Howeve...
Kent County, MI
Every public swimming pool and public spa pool in Kent County — including hotel, motel, apartment, condominium, fitness-club, campground, school, and municip...
Kent County, MI
Residential swimming pool, spa, and hot tub barriers in Kent County are governed by Appendix G of the Michigan Residential Code (Section AG105), which is ado...
Kent County, MI
Kent County does not have its own pool ordinance; instead, all PUBLIC swimming pools in the county are licensed and inspected by the Kent County Health Depar...
Kent County, MI
Kent County, MI does not issue a county short-term rental permit. The only county-level requirement on STR hosts is the Lodging Excise Tax (Hotel-Motel Tax) ...
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