Animals: care and treatment; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalties upon owner. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50).

This bill amends Michigan's penal code to strengthen laws against animal cruelty and neglect by updating definitions and penalties. It directly affects owners, breeders, pet shop operators, and anyone responsible for the care of animals. Key provisions include establishing specific standards for adequate care, such as providing sufficient food, water, shelter, and veterinary attention, while clarifying what constitutes neglect and how dogs must be housed during extreme temperatures. The legislation also prohibits cruel transportation methods, such as tying an animal's legs together, and sets rules for tethering and the care of service animals. Additionally, the bill imposes criminal penalties on individuals who fail to provide adequate care or abandon animals without ensuring their safety.