Animals: pet shops; inspection and licensure of certain pet facilities; require. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9b, 9c, & 10 of 1969 PA 287 (MCL 287.331 et seq.) & adds sec. 7a & repeals sec. 9d of 1969 PA 287 (MCL 287.339d).

This bill updates Michigan laws to regulate pet shops, animal shelters, and dog breeding facilities by requiring them to undergo state inspections and obtain licenses. It establishes clear definitions for different types of facilities, such as small-scale and large-scale breeding kennels, and mandates that all adopted dogs, cats, and ferrets be altered, or spayed/neutered, unless specific exceptions apply. The legislation also creates a requirement for veterinarians to issue health certificates for animals sold by pet shops or breeders, ensuring they are free from visible communicable diseases. By amending existing statutes and adding new sections, the bill aims to standardize procedures and minimum requirements across the state to improve animal welfare and public safety.