The bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan by introducing new definitions and regulations regarding the use of dogs for experimental purposes. It defines key terms such as "dog," "experimental purpose," "public body," and "veterinarian" in a new section 2670. The bill also updates the responsibilities of the department overseeing animal research, specifying that it will administer sections 2670 to 2676 instead of the previous sections. Additionally, it establishes that a public body cannot use a dog for experimental purposes that cause pain or distress, with specific circumstances outlined that would constitute such pain or distress.

Furthermore, the bill introduces penalties for violations of these regulations, including civil fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for each dog affected. It mandates the department to create rules to implement these provisions, including standards for the humane treatment of animals and the prohibition of using dogs in a manner that causes them pain or distress. The bill also repeals sections 2672 and 2673 of the Public Health Code and designates section 2675a as "Queenie's law."

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.2674