Michigan § 257.811kk - Protecting Michigan's pets fund-raising plate.
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§ 257.811kk. Protecting Michigan's pets fund-raising plate.
(1) The secretary of state shall develop under section 811e and issue under section 811f a fund-raising plate recognizing the need to address the overpopulation of this state's companion animals and to support the humane care and health care of homeless and abused animals in this state's shelters and rescues. The secretary of state, in conjunction with the Michigan Pet Alliance, shall design the fund-raising plate authorized in this section.
(2) The protecting Michigan's pets fund is created within the state treasury. The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments. Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year must remain in the fund and must not lapse to the general fund. The state treasurer shall be the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.
(3) The secretary of state shall transfer the donation money from the sale of fund-raising plates under subsection (1) to the state treasurer, who shall credit the donation money to the fund established under subsection (2).
(4) The state treasurer shall disburse money in the fund established under subsection (2) on a quarterly basis to the Michigan Pet Alliance.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.811kk cover?
Section 257.811kk ("Protecting Michigan's pets fund-raising plate.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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