According to Michigan law,
 
287.895  Importation [M.S.A. 12.481(205)]
 
Sec. 5. (1) A person shall not import a ferret into this state unless
the person has an official interstate health certificate or official
certificate of veterinary inspection signed by an accredited veterinarian
and a current rabies vaccination if the ferret is over 12 weeks of age,
and a current distemper vaccination if the ferret is over 6 weeks of age.
A record of the vaccinations including date and type administered shall
be on the official interstate health certificate or official certificate
of veterinary inspection approved by the state veterinarian in the state
of origin shall be forwarded to the state veterinarian within 10 days
after the date of issuance.  An official interstate health certificate
may be obtained from a veterinarian or the department.
 
(2) A ferret under 6 weeks of age shall not be imported into this state
unless it is accompanied by its natural mother.
 
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Revisions to the Pet Store Law (Act No. 287, Public Acts of 1969, as
amended) are currently being reviewed which would increase the import age
to 8 weeks.  Hopefully, it will be introduced in the next legislative
session starting January 2006.
 
Dee Gage
owner/operator, West Michigan Ferret Connection
co-founder, Midwest Ferret Fellowship
member, State of Michigan Dept of Agriculture Companion Animal Advisory
Committee
[Posted in FML issue 5021]