Due to the fact that over the years
there has been so many fatal and even non fatal attacks on people who have decided
to domesticate wild animals by these wild animals, Michigan Decided to come up
with the “Large
Carnivore Act” which prohibits the ownership or raising of any exotic
animals.
The
topic of rather or not this act to too strict or not strict enough in the eyes
of Michiganders is a
split down the middle. People are extremely for this act or extremely against
it, not too many people fight for both sides.
“Michigan law specifically prohibits the
possession and breeding of large carnivores. These carnivores include big cats
such as lions, tigers, jaguars, snow leopards, cheetahs, or leopards; and
bears, whether native or non-native to Michigan. Animals that are crossbred
with any of the prohibited large carnivores are likewise prohibited. A few
exceptions to the ban do exist. Individuals who already possessed large
carnivores prior to the July 2000 law, and who secured a license within 90 days
of the law's passing, may continue to care for the animals. Qualifying owners
must also submit an application to local authorities, either at the town or
county level. They must insert a microchip beneath the skin of any large
carnivores for identification and must maintain a facility in which the animals
are securely restrained and restricted to enclosures” according to dimensions
specified in Michigan statute 387.1106.”
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