The bill amends the Animal Welfare Fund Act of 2007 by updating definitions and terminology within the act. Notably, it clarifies the role of the "Department" by including "rural development" alongside "agriculture." Additionally, the term "qualified veterinarian" is revised to specify "an individual" instead of "a person," ensuring clarity in the definition of those authorized to practice veterinary medicine in Michigan. The bill also updates references to state animal anticruelty laws, changing the citation from MCL 750.70 to MCL 750.70a, and revising the section number from 50(8) to 50(12).

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for its enactment, stating that it will take effect 90 days after being signed into law, but only if House Bill No. 4031 is also enacted. This ensures that the amendments are contingent upon the passage of related legislation, highlighting the interconnected nature of these legal updates.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 287.992