Signed by Governor Rick Snyder

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes individuals to allow patrons to handle bear cubs.

Highlights:

• Authorizes certain businesses to allow contact between customers and bears that are less than 36 weeks of age or that weigh less than 90 pounds (Sec. 22).

• Requires the individual to be in possession of a bear on the effective date of this bill, or acquire the business of the exhibition of animals from another individual who was in possession of a bear on the effective date (Sec. 22).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes individuals to allow patrons to handle bear cubs.

Highlights:

• Authorizes certain businesses to allow contact between customers and bears that are less than 36 weeks of age or that weigh less than 90 pounds (Sec. 22).

• Requires the individual to be in possession of a bear on the effective date of this bill, or acquire the business of the exhibition of animals from another individual who was in possession of a bear on the effective date (Sec. 22).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes businesses to allow contact between customers and certain bears.

Highlights:

• Authorizes certain businesses to allow contact between customers and bears that are less than 36 weeks of age or that weigh less than 90 pounds (Sec. 22).

• Repeals the requirement that the business not be conducted in connection with another business as a means of attracting customers (Sec. 22).

Full Bill Text