Research facility charged under AWA Lansing, MI (US) Incident Date: Friday, Jan 31, 1997 County: Ingham Local Map: available Disposition: USDA Citation Person of Interest: Michigan State University

Case ID: 6163 Classification: Neglect / Abandonment View more cases in MI (US) Login to Watch this Case

In February 1997, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Michigan State University, a registered animal research facility, agreed to a consent decision and order regarding violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

Michigan State University neither admitted nor denied any violations of the AWA but agreed to pay a civil penalty of $30,000. Of this fine, $20,000 is to be used to purchase supplies, perform maintenance, and provide training for employees.

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USDA - February 11, 1997

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