Laws and Regulations

The laws relative to Riding Stables are (follow the links):

• The Animal Industry Act: Public Act 466 of 1988, as amended
  Covers many aspects of the animal industry.
  

• Regulations for The Animal Industry Act
  Describes the specific regulations operating under the Animal Industry Act.
  

• Public Act 33 of 2001
  An excerpt from the amended Animal Industry Act (PA 466 of 1988).
  

• Michigan Penal Code (Chapter IX animals): Public Act 328 of 1931 (as amended)
  An excerpt of the Michigan Penal code pertaining to the animal industries.
  

• Equine Activity Liability Act: Public Act 351 of 1994
  An Act to regulate civil liability related to equine activities; and to prescribe certain duties for equine professionals.
  

• Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns: Public Act 93 of 1974
  An Act to license and regulate horse riding stables and sales barns; to prescribe the duties of the department of agriculture; and to provide penalties.
  

• Regulation No. 154: Horse Riding Stables and Sales Barns 

Additional Materials

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• Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Brochure
  
  
• West Nile Virus in Horses Brochure
  

• Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices for Farm Animals
  State of Michigan recommended agricultural and management practices for farm animals.
  

• Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices for Manure Management and Utilization
  State of Michigan recommended agricultural and management practices for manure management and utilization.