Section 287.959 - Registration; modification; application; decommission.
PRIVATELY OWNED CERVIDAE PRODUCERS MARKETING ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 190 of 2000
287.959 Registration; modification; application; decommission.
Sec. 9.
(1) A registered cervidae livestock facility shall apply for a modification of the cervidae livestock facility registration if any changes to the information on the registration have occurred or will occur. Except for registrations approved under subsection (2)(a), expiration dates shall not change for approved modifications.
(2) A completed modification application shall be submitted and approved by the department before any of the following changes occur:
(a) A change in registration class.
(b) A modification to the size of a cervidae livestock facility.
(3) A modification application submitted under subsection (2)(a) shall include the appropriate fee for the new class. If approved by the department, the registration expires 3 years from the new date of issuance.
(4) A modification application submitted under subsection (2)(b) shall include the submission of a modification application fee of $100.00.
(5) A modification application shall be submitted within 30 days after any of the following changes have occurred:
(a) A change to the complete name, business name, business address, or telephone number of the current cervidae livestock facility registration holder.
(b) A change to the complete address of the cervidae livestock facility location.
(c) A sale or transfer of ownership of a cervidae livestock facility. The modification application shall include a written statement signed by the new and previous owner verifying the sale or transfer of ownership.
(d) The introduction of new species into a cervidae livestock facility.
(6) A registrant may request decommissioning of a cervidae livestock facility. The decommissioning of a cervidae livestock facility shall be in compliance with the operational standards incorporated by reference under section 6(1) and upon approval by the department, unless there is a risk to the environment and to the health of other free-ranging animals in the area in the removal of fencing and other barriers.
History: 2000, Act 190, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 561, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of certain powers and duties under the cervidae act from the department of agriculture, or its director, to the department of natural resources by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2004-2, compiled at MCL 287.981.