SB-0239, As Passed Senate, October 8, 2015

SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 239

A bill to prohibit a local unit of government from enacting an

ordinance or rule that regulates a dog based solely on breed,

perceived breed, or type; and to provide for the powers and duties

of certain local governmental entities.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

Sec. 1. (1) A local unit of government shall not enact or

enforce an ordinance or rule that regulates a dog based solely on

the breed, perceived breed, or type of dog.

(2) This act does not prohibit a local unit of government from

enacting an ordinance or rule that places restrictions or imposes

additional requirements on dogs or dog owners.

(3) As used in this act, "local unit of government" means a

county, city, village, or township.