The bill amends the Animal Welfare Fund Act of 2007 by updating definitions and terminology used within the act. Notably, it clarifies that the "Department" refers to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Additionally, the term "qualified veterinarian" is redefined to specify that it refers to an individual licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Michigan, replacing the previous wording of "a person." The bill also updates the reference to state animal anticruelty laws, changing the citation from MCL 750.49 to 750.70 to MCL 750.49 to 750.70a, and revises 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, reinforcing the interconnectedness of animal welfare laws in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 287.992