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House committee advances bill to clarify breeding licenses for large-carnivore programs
Summary
The House Regulatory Reform Committee voted to report House Bill 50 92 with recommendation after hearing testimony from bill staff and zoo officials; the measure ties state breeding-license eligibility for large carnivores to having a USDA Class C license in good standing for five years.
The House Regulatory Reform Committee voted to report House Bill 50 92 with recommendation after hearing testimony from the bill sponsor's staff and officials from Michigan zoos. The measure would amend Michigan’s Large Carnivore Act to clarify eligibility for state-issued breeding licenses by tying eligibility to holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Class C license that has been maintained in good standing for the previous five years.
Supporters told the committee the change is intended to align state rules with federal standards and avoid unintended barriers to accredited zoos participating in multi-institution breeding programs. Stone…
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