Section 287.743 - Veterinary biologicals. - Michigan Statutes

ANIMAL INDUSTRY ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 466 of 1988

287.743 Veterinary biologicals.

Sec. 43.

(1) A company, manufacturer, firm, mail or telephone order company, establishment, outlet, or mobile distributor in another state shall not export any veterinary biologicals for distribution or sale into this state unless notification prior to sale or distribution is given to the director and any stipulations set forth in or pursuant to title 9 of the code of federal regulations under “licenses for biological products” and all amendments to that publication thereafter adopted pursuant to rules that the director may promulgate are met.

(2) A company or manufacturer manufacturing a veterinary biological within this state shall not distribute or sell any veterinary biological within this state unless notification prior to distribution or sale is given to the director and any stipulations set forth in or pursuant to title 9 of the code of federal regulations under “licenses for biological products” and all amendments to that publication thereafter adopted pursuant to rules that the director may promulgate are met.

(3) The director shall pursue restrictions on the distribution and use of veterinary biologicals when the director determines that such restrictions are necessary for the protection of domestic animals or the public health, interest, or safety, or both, as set forth in title 9 of the code of federal regulations under “licenses for biological products” and all amendments to that publication thereafter adopted pursuant to rules that the director may promulgate.

(4) Veterinary biologicals shall be administered only by a licensed veterinarian or under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian unless used in compliance with section 18814 of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.18814 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(5) A veterinary biological required in title 9 of the code of federal regulations under “licenses for biological products” and all amendments to that publication thereafter adopted pursuant to rules that the director may promulgate to be administered by, on the order of, or under the supervision of a veterinarian shall be distributed only to veterinarians, distributors who distribute the veterinary biological only to veterinarians, or pharmacies and other appropriate retail outlets to be sold only on the prescription or order of a veterinarian.

(6) When the director determines with advice and consultation from the livestock industry involved and the veterinary profession that the protection of domestic animals or the public health, interest, or safety, or both, or that a control or eradication program for a disease or condition necessitates the report of the sale, use, distribution, or administration of a veterinary biological or diagnostic test, the director may require that any person who sells, uses, distributes, or administers a veterinary biological or diagnostic test report that information to the department within 10 working days. If a form is required, the form shall be supplied by the department.

History: 1988, Act 466, Eff. Mar. 28, 1989 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 41, Imd. Eff. Mar. 14, 1994 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 369, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996