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Answers to common questions
Does MCL 287.351 need prior viciousness?
No. It applies regardless of former viciousness or the owner's knowledge.
What are the defenses?
Trespass and provocation, according to a legal summary.
Does it cover non-bite injuries?
No. Those rely on other theories such as negligence.
What is a dangerous animal?
MCL 287.321 describes a dog or other animal that bites or attacks a person, among other things.
What does Detroit charge for a license?
$10 altered and $15 unaltered, per the city.
Do I renew every year?
Yes, even with a three-year rabies vaccine.
How long can the leash be in state parks?
Six feet, under immediate control.
Can I let my dog swim at a state park beach?
Not in buoyed swim areas; elsewhere on the shoreline the leash applies even in water.
Can I buy a dog here?
No. K9PN refers inquiries and does not breed, sell or train dogs.
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