Michigan § 433.18 - Return of animal to owner; claim; conditions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 433.18 — Return of animal to owner; claim; conditions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 433.18. Return of animal to owner; claim; conditions.
The owner of an animal in the custody or possession of a law enforcement agency pursuant to this act, at any time prior to the sale thereof, may claim and be entitled to the possession of the animal. Upon payment to the law enforcement agency of reasonable compensation for the care and keeping of the animal, upon satisfactory proof of ownership of the animal, and upon making reparation as provided in section 3, the animal shall be returned to its owner.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 433.18
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 433.18 cover?
Section 433.18 ("Return of animal to owner; claim; conditions.") 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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