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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 9. (1) If a large carnivore potentially exposes a human to rabies by any penetration of the skin by teeth, any scratch that causes penetration of the skin, any abrasion that causes penetration of the skin, or contamination of open wounds or mucous membranes with saliva or other infectious material, the owner of the large carnivore shall report the potential exposure to the local health department within 24 hours.
(2) If a large carnivore potentially exposes livestock or a mammalian pet to rabies by any penetration of the skin by teeth, any scratch that causes penetration of the skin, any abrasion that causes penetration of the skin, or contamination of open wounds or mucous membranes with saliva or other infectious material, the owner of the large carnivore shall report the potential exposure to the permitting agency within 24 hours.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 287. Animal Industry § 287.1109 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-287-animal-industry/mi-comp-laws-287-1109/
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