§ 750.70aWillful or malicious removal of collar or microchip from dog; intent to remove

traceable evidence of ownership; violation as civil infraction; civil fine; liability under
 other law; "authorized agent" defined.
 Sec. 70a.
   (1) An individual other than the owner or the authorized agent of the owner of a dog, or a
 law enforcement officer, an animal control officer, or an animal protection shelter employee
 acting in his or her official capacity, shall not willfully or maliciously remove a collar or a
 microchip from that dog with the intent to remove traceable evidence of the dog's ownership.
   (2) An individual who violates subsection (1) is responsible for a state civil infraction and
 shall be ordered to pay a civil fine of not less than $1,000.00 and not more than $2,500.00.
   (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the civil or criminal liability of an
 individual under any other applicable law of this state.


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    (4) As used in this section, "authorized agent" means an individual who has the permission
 of the owner of a dog to remove that dog's collar.