IDENTIFICATION OF DOGS

House Bill 5278

Sponsor:  Rep. Steve Bieda

Committee:  Local Government and Urban Policy

Complete to 3-27-06

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5278 AS INTRODUCED 10-11-05

The bill would amend the Dog Law of 1919 to require local officials, when issuing a dog license, to provide the dog's owner with information on microchip implantation and tattoo identification for dogs. 

MCL 287.274a

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact on the state and an indeterminate fiscal impact on local units of government. 

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

                                                                                               Fiscal Analyst:   William E. Hamilton

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.