(1) The department or its duly authorized agent shall have access at all reasonable hours to any cervidae livestock facility to inspect and to determine if this act is being violated and to secure samples or specimens of any cervidae species. An inspection shall be conducted under practices designed not to jeopardize the health of the cervidae species.
  (2) The director may periodically inspect a registered cervidae livestock facility for confirmation that there are in place procedures or barriers designed to prevent the escape of cervidae species, for confirmation that all specimens are accounted for, and for confirmation of compliance with other requirements as set forth in this act or as required by law.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 287.962

  • Cervidae livestock facility: means a privately owned cervidae livestock operation on privately controlled lands capable of holding cervidae species. See Michigan Laws 287.952
  • Cervidae species: means members of the cervidae family including, but not limited to, deer, elk, moose, reindeer, and caribou. See Michigan Laws 287.952
  • Department: means the Michigan department of natural resources. See Michigan Laws 287.952
  • Director: means the director of the Michigan department of natural resources or his or her designee. See Michigan Laws 287.952