333.2671. Animals; use in research
Sec. 2671. The public health and welfare depend on the humane use of animals for the diagnosis and treatment of human and animal diseases; the advancement of veterinary, dental, medical, and biological sciences; and the testing, diagnosis, improvement, and standardization of laboratory specimens, biologic products, pharmaceuticals, and drugs.
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
2001 Main Volume
Source:
P.A.1978, No. 368, § 2671, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978.
C.L.1970, § 333.2671.
Prior Laws:
P.A.1947, No. 241, § 1.
C.L.1948, § 325.401.
C.L.1970, § 325.401.
333.2672. Animal research advisory board; creation; membership
Sec. 2672. The animal research advisory board is created in the department. The animal research advisory board consists of the dean of the medical school of the university of Michigan, the dean of the veterinary college of Michigan state university, the dean of the medical school of Wayne state university, the dean of the dental school of the university of Detroit, the dean of the optometry college at Ferris state university, the secretary of the Michigan association of osteopathic physicians and surgeons, a representative from a research laboratory within this state and subject to the control of the United States public health service, and 2 member representatives of the Michigan federation of humane societies.
CREDIT(S)
Amended by P.A.1987, No. 159, § 1, Imd. Eff. Nov. 5, 1987.
333.2673. Board to regulate and establish standards for animal research
Sec. 2673. The animal research advisory board may regulate and establish standards pursuant to section 2678 [FN1] controlling the humane use of animals for the diagnosis and treatment of human and animal diseases; the advancement of veterinary, dental, optometrical, medical, and biological sciences; and the testing, diagnosis, improvement, and standardization of laboratory specimens, biologic products, pharmaceuticals, and drugs.
[FN1] M.C.L.A. § 333.2678.
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
2001 Main Volume
Source:
P.A.1978, No. 368, § 2673, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978.
C.L.1970, § 333.2673.
Prior Laws:
P.A.1947, No. 241, § 4.
C.L.1948, § 325.404.
C.L.1970, § 325.404.
333.2674. Department to administer animal research; compensation and expenses of board
Sec. 2674. (1) The department shall administer sections 2671 to 2675. [FN1]
(2) The members of the animal research advisory board shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to expenses incurred in performance of official duties in accordance with section 1216. [FN2]
[FN1] M.C.L.A. §§ 333.2671 to 333.2675.
[FN2] M.C.L.A. § 333.1216.
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
2001 Main Volume
Source:
P.A.1978, No. 368, § 2674, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978.
C.L.1970, § 333.2674.
Prior Laws:
P.A.1947, No. 241, § 3.
C.L.1948, § 325.403.
C.L.1970, § 325.403.
333.2675. Inspection of premises or property where animals are kept
Sec. 2675. The department, its representative, or a member of the animal research advisory board may inspect any premises or property on or in which animals are kept for experimental purposes for the purpose of investigation of compliance with board standards. The standards shall provide for the humane treatment of animals reasonably necessary for the purposes of this part.
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
2001 Main Volume
Source:
P.A.1978, No. 368, § 2675, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978.
C.L.1970, § 333.2675.
Prior Laws:
P.A.1947, No. 241, § 4.
C.L.1948, § 325.404.
C.L.1970, § 325.404.
333.2676. Registration of research animals
Sec. 2676. A person shall not keep or use animals for experimental purposes unless registered to do so by the department. The department shall grant registration for the humane use of animals for experimental purposes upon compliance with board standards. The department may suspend or revoke a registration for failure to comply with this part or board standards. Findings of fact by the department, in the absence of fraud or arbitrariness, shall be conclusive, but the circuit court for the county in which the defendant resides or has his or her principal place of business may review questions of law involved in a final decision or determination of the department if the aggrieved party applies for the review not later than 30 days after the determination. The circuit court has jurisdiction to make orders as justice requires.
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
2001 Main Volume
Source:
P.A.1978, No. 368, § 2676, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978.
C.L.1970, § 333.2676.
Prior Laws:
P.A.1947, No. 241, § 5.
C.L.1948, § 325.405.
C.L.1970, § 325.405.
333.2678. Promulgation of rules
Sec. 2678. The department shall promulgate rules to implement section 2637 [FN1] and may promulgate rules to implement this part including the establishment of fees, standards pertaining to unclaimed bodies, or parts thereof, standards pertaining to the use of animals for experimental purposes, and the implementation of sections 2616 and 2617. [FN2]
[FN1] M.C.L.A. § 333.2637.
[FN2] M.C.L.A. §§ 333.2616 and 333.2617.
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
2001 Main Volume
Source:
P.A.1978, No. 368, § 2678, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978.
C.L.1970, § 333.2678.
Prior Laws:
P.A.1947, No. 241, § 4.
C.L.1948, § 325.404.
C.L.1970, § 325.404.