1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Macomb County, Michigan.
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Macomb County, MI enforces the Michigan Dog Law of 1919 (MCL 287.261 et seq.) for licensing and dangerous-dog rules, but residential leash rules are set locally. MCL 287.262 requires every dog over 4 months old to be licensed annually with proof of current rabies vaccination - administered through the Macomb County Animal Control / Treasurer's Office. MCL 287.286a prohibits dogs from running at large outside the owner's property. Sterling Heights City Code Chapter 6 and Warren City Code Chapter 6 each require dogs to be on a leash when off the owner's premises. Macomb County Animal Control (586-469-5115) handles county-wide enforcement of state dog law, dangerous-dog hearings, and stray intake.
2 cities in Macomb County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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