Michigan Veterinarians @ Grassroots Animal Rights

750.50 Definitions;
  Charge or Custody of Animal; Prohibited Conduct; Forfeiture of Animal; Violation as Misdemeanor or Felony; Penalty; Psychiatric or Psychological Counseling; Other Violation of Law Arising out of Same Transaction; Consecutive Terms; Order to Pay Costs; Order Prohibiting Owning or Possessing Animal for Certain Period of Time; Violation of Subsection (9); Revocation of Probation; Certain Conduct not Prohibited by Section.
Sec. 50. Part 1
  (1) As used in this section and section 50b:
    (A) “Adequate Care” means the provision of sufficient food, water, shelter, sanitary conditions, exercise, and veterinary medical attention in order to maintain an animal in a state of good health.
    
    (B) “Animal” means any vertebrate other than a human being.
    
    (C) “Animal Protection Shelter” means a facility operated by a person, humane society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or any other nonprofit organization, for the care of homeless animals.
    
    (D) “Animal Control Shelter” means a facility operated by a county, city, village, or township to impound and care for animals found in streets or otherwise at large contrary to any ordinance of the county, city, village, or township or state law.
    
    (E) “Licensed Veterinarian” means a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under article 15 of the public health code.
    
    (F) “Livestock” means that term as defined in the animal industry act of 1987, 1988 PA 466, MCL 287.701 to 287.747.
    
    (G) “Person” means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity.
    
    (H) “Neglect” means to fail to sufficiently and properly care for an animal to the extent that the animal’s health is jeopardized.
    
    (I) “Sanitary Conditions” means space free from health hazards including excessive animal waste, overcrowding of animals, or other conditions that endanger the animal’s health. This definition does not include any condition resulting from a customary and reasonable practice pursuant to farming or animal husbandry.
    
    (J) “Shelter” means adequate protection from the elements and weather conditions suitable for the age, species, and physical condition of the animal so as to maintain the animal in a state of good health. Shelter, for livestock, includes structures or natural features such as trees or topography. Shelter, for a dog, includes 1 or more of the following:
      (1) The residence of the dog’s owner or other individual.
      (2) A doghouse that is an enclosed structure with a roof and of appropriate dimensions for the breed and size of the dog. The doghouse shall have dry bedding when the outdoor temperature is or is predicted to drop below freezing.
      (3) A structure, including a garage, barn, or shed, that is sufficiently insulated and ventilated to protect the dog from exposure to extreme temperatures or, if not sufficiently insulated and ventilated, contains a doghouse as provided under subparagraph (ii) that is accessible to the dog.
    
    (K) “State of Good Health” means freedom from disease and illness, and in a condition of proper body weight and temperature for the age and species of the animal, unless the animal is undergoing appropriate treatment.
    
    (L) “Tethering” means the restraint and confinement of a dog by use of a chain, rope, or similar device.
    
    (M) “Water” means potable water that is suitable for the age and species of animal that is made regularly available unless otherwise directed by a licensed veterinarian.