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Michigan Local Ordinances
Current Legislation
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Bill – 2023001 – BERKELEY, MI CITY COUNCIL
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Ordinance No. O-09-23 amends Chapter 22 (Animals) of the Berkeley, MI Code of Ordinances by adding a new Article V (Retail Pet Store Sales) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in city pet stores.
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Bill – 2023004 – ANN ARBOR, MI CITY COUNCIL
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Ordinance No. 23-0971 amends Title VII (Businesses & Trades) of the Code of Ann Arbor, MI by adding a new Chapter 92 (Humane Pet Acquisition) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, long-lived birds, or large reptiles in city pet stores.
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Bill – 2022001 – ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI CITY COUNCIL
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Proposed ordinance would amend Chapter 35.050 (Animals & Fowl) of the St. Clair Shores, MI Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 35.076 (“Retail Pet Store Ordinance”) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets in city pet stores.
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Bill – 2023002 – BERKELEY, MI CITY COUNCIL
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Ordinance No. O-07-23 would amend Chapter 30 (Businesses) of Berkeley Code by adding a new Article XVII (Retail Dog and Cat Sales Temporary Moratorium) to establish a temporary 6-month moratorium on new businesses, or expansion of existing businesses, that engage in the retail sale of dogs or cats.
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Bill – 2023003 – WOODHAVEN, MI CITY COUNCIL
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Amends Chapter 22 (Animals) of the Woodhaven, MI Code of Ordinances by adding a new Article IV (Retail Pet Store Sales) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.
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