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Laws and Regulations pertaining to and governing the actions and policies of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.
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Animal ID and movement requirements in the State of Michigan
Animal health resources for veterinary professionals.
Diseases affecting, or potentially affecting, animals in Michigan
Information on how to acquire a feed license to manufacture or distribute commercial feed in Michigan.
Rules governing the disposal of Bodies of Dead Animals (BODA).
Materials developed to provide information on how an individual may become a qualified Animal Control Officer.
Information about how MDARD's Agriculture Development Division can help you grow your business in Michigan.
Programs under the Private Forestlands Initiative, including the Forestry Assistance Program, Qualified Forester Registration, and Qualified Forest Program.
Good migrant labor housing is an essential element in securing an adequate supply of seasonal agricultural workers.
The Cottage Food law, enacted in 2010, allows individuals to manufacture and store certain types of foods in an unlicensed home kitchen.
Find a licensed firm in Michigan, from pesticide businesses to retail establishments, and more.
For the registration of horses, breeders and owners so as to render them eligible for racing and breeder/owner awards.
Retail Motor Fuel Outlet licensing information, applications and forms.
Information on Weights & Measures service person and agency registration, as well as weights and measures advisories.
Each new, existing, and proposed commercial pesticide or fertilizer bulk storage facility is required to register annually with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Fertilizer License and Registration Requirements, as well as Liming License Requirements
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Both Transitory Food Unit (TFU) and Mobile Food Establishments are permanently licensed food operations that are intended to be transportable from one location to Another. TFU and Mobile Food Establishments can occur in various physical forms including but not limited to fully enclosed trailer, pushcart, vehicle, watercraft, tent, or other design that is movable. Licensing as either a TFU or Mobile Food Establishment will depend upon the menu, intended food operations, and physical construction of the unit. Contact the Local Health Department to discuss your operation if you have questions about licensing.
Local Health Department Contact Information: Local Health Department Maps
The Notification of Intent to Operate form is not intended to be completed during the plan review process; however, before serving food within the jurisdiction of a Local Health Department, the license holder is required to notify the Local Health Department in writing of each location in the jurisdiction at which food will be served and the dates and hours of service.
Notification of Intent to Operate (Microsoft Word)
The Mobile Food Establishment Commissary Verification Form has been developed to verify the food establishment acting as the Mobile Food Establishment Commissary is properly licensed and has the capacity and ability to provide necessary services to the Mobile Food Establishment.
Mobile Commissary Agreement Form (Microsoft Word); (Fillable PDF)