Required State License(s):

Dealer For Deceased Animals: Any persons in the business of procuring and transporting dead animals or any parts thereto to a licensed animal food manufacturing plant, transfer station, or rendering plant must also be licensed by the Animal Industry Division at the (517) 373-1077.  

Veterinarian/Veterinary Technician: A Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician must be licensed by the Board of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Community Health, Bureau of Health Professions; (517) 335-0918.  

www.michigan.gov/healthlicense

Licensed veterinarians who wish to work at any horse racing facility must also be licensed by the Office Of Racing Commissioner, Department of Agriculture; (734) 462-2400.  

Wild Animal Breeder: When raising or selling protected wildlife (pheasants, quails, ducks, geese, deer, raccoons, etc.), a license is required with the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division; (517) 373-1263.  

Anyone who harbors animals or birds in captivity for pets or other noncommercial purposes a "Possession Permit" is required with the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division;
(517) 373-1263.  

When importing state protected bird(s) or its egg(s), protected and non-protected game, or fur bearing animals an "Importation Permit" is required with the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division; (517) 373-1263; before the species are shipped to the state(s).  

Wildlife Exhibitor: Persons who display at a public exhibition any animal or bird specifically listed in the rules of the Department of Natural Resources must obtain an exhibition permit from that department. Some animals included: bears, lions, porcupines, weasels, hawks, eagles, pheasants and wild turkeys. Contact Wildlife Division, Department of Natural Resources; (517) 373-1263.  

For information about a DEA # [dispensing of narcotics/drugs] telephone: (202) 307-7255 OR (800) 882-9539.  

Revised: 5/2004