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MN Stat § 346.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.10 — Appraisement; Procedure.

346.10 APPRAISEMENT; PROCEDURE. The appraisers, immediately after their appointment, shall be sworn and view the damage done. They may take the evidence of any witnesses of the facts and circumstances necessary to enable them to ascertain the extent of such damage, and the insufficiency of any line fence on the premises where the damage was done, if any dispute shall arise touching the same, and may administer oaths to such witnesses. They shall certify, under their hands, the amount of such damages, and the costs of keeping such beasts to that time, with their fees, not exceeding $1 per day each; and their determination as to such damages, and the sufficiency of such fence, if in dispute, shall be conclusive. History:  (7276) RL s 2778
MN Stat § 346.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.11 — Tender By Owner; Effect.

346.11 TENDER BY OWNER; EFFECT. At any time before proceedings are begun for such appraisement, or before action is brought for the recovery of damages, the owner or the owner's agent may tender, to the person aggrieved by the depredation of such animal, the amount of damages which such owner may believe has been sustained. If the tender be accepted, no further damages shall be recovered in any way; if refused, and the person aggrieved fails to substantiate or recover as damages a sum greater than that tendered, no costs, disbursements, or expenses shall be collected or recovered in the aggrieved person's favor, but the aggrieved person shall pay the costs and disbursements of such owner. History:  (7277) RL s 2779; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 346.12 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.12 — Impoundments.

346.12 IMPOUNDMENTS. Unless the damages so ascertained, together with the fees of the appraisers and justice, shall be paid within 24 hours after appraisal, the person distraining shall cause the beasts to be put into the nearest pound of the same town, if there be one; and, if not, then in some secure enclosure therein, where the same shall remain until sold, as hereinafter directed, or until the damages, fees, and the costs of keeping the beasts after appraisal shall be paid, or until otherwise seized or discharged according to law. From the time of seizure until discharged or sold, such beasts shall be furnished with suitable food, the expense of which, after the appraisal, shall be added thereto as additional costs; and, if the beasts be put in a pound, the certificate of appraisal shall be delivered to the keeper thereof. History:  (7278) RL s 2780
MN Stat § 346.13 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.13 — Poundmaster; Custody; Sale; Time; Notice.

346.13 POUNDMASTER; CUSTODY; SALE; TIME; NOTICE. The poundmaster shall receive and keep in the public pound any beasts so delivered to the poundmaster; and, unless seized or discharged according to law within six days, shall sell the same or as many as shall be necessary to pay such damages, fees, and costs, at public auction, giving three days' posted notice thereof, and posting one such notice on the pound. History:  (7279) RL s 2781; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 346.14 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.14 — Sale Of Animal Not Impounded.

346.14 SALE OF ANIMAL NOT IMPOUNDED. If, by reason of there being no pound within such town, such beasts shall be kept within some other enclosure, and shall not be discharged therefrom in the manner hereinbefore provided within six days after being placed therein, the sheriff of the county shall sell such beasts, or so many as may be necessary to pay such damages, fees, and costs of keeping, upon the same notice as is required in sales of personal property, on execution. History:  (7280) RL s 2782; 2005 c 10 art 2 s 4
MN Stat § 346.15 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.15 — Redemption.

346.15 REDEMPTION. The purchaser of any animal sold under sections 346.13 and 346.14 shall keep the same at least two months, during which time the owner may redeem such animal by paying all costs and charges of keeping, and the amount paid therefor at the sale, with interest thereon at 12 percent per annum. History:  (7281) RL s 2783
MN Stat § 346.16 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.16 — Running At Large; Defined; Prohibited; Treble Damages.

346.16 RUNNING AT LARGE; DEFINED; PROHIBITED; TREBLE DAMAGES. The herding of any animal of the species of cattle, horse, ass, mule, sheep, swine, or goat upon any land over the protest and against the will of the owner shall be deemed a running at large. It shall be unlawful for any owner or any person having the control of any such animal to permit the same to run at large in the state. Any person who shall knowingly permit the running at large of any such domestic animal shall be liable to the person aggrieved for treble damages sustained by the aggrieved person, to be recovered in a civil action brought for that purpose. History:  (7295, 7296, 7297) 1913 c 459 s 1-3; 1986 c 444
MN Stat § 346.17 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.17 — Proceeds Of Sale.

346.17 PROCEEDS OF SALE. From the proceeds of such sale the person making it shall retain sales fees, which shall be the same as are allowed on execution sales, and the costs of keeping such beasts, and shall pay to the distrainer the damages so certified, with fees of the appraisers and justice; and the surplus, if any, shall be paid to the owner of the beasts, if known. If no one appears at the time of the sale, or within one week thereafter, who claims such surplus, the same shall be paid to the treasurer of the town, to be paid to the owner of the beasts, if claimed within one year after the distress. If not applied for within one year, the money shall be applied to the use of the town. History:  (7282) RL s 2784; 1986 c 444; 2005 c 10 art 2 s 4
MN Stat § 346.18 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.18 — Taking Distrained Beasts A Misdemeanor.

346.18 TAKING DISTRAINED BEASTS A MISDEMEANOR. If any person, without authority of law, and without first paying the damages and costs, takes any distrained beast out of the possession of the person making the distress, or that of the sheriff or poundmaster, as the case may be, without the possessor's consent, the taker shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall also be liable to the person injured in double the amount of the damage done by such beasts. History:  (7283) RL s 2785; 1986 c 444; 2005 c 10 art 2 s 4
MN Stat § 346.35 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.35 — Citation.

346.35 CITATION. Sections 346.35 to 346.44 may be cited as the "Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act." History:   1983 c 358 s 1
MN Stat § 346.36 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.36 — Definitions.

346.36 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. Sections 346.35 to 346.44 shall only apply to veterinarians, animal boarding facilities, and commercial animal facilities. As used in sections 346.35 to 346.44 the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Abuse. "Abuse" means intentionally causing unnecessary pain, injury, suffering, or harassment to a pet or companion animal. Subd. 3. Cruelty. "Cruelty" means causing or allowing unnecessary pain, suffering, or unjustifiable injury or death to a pet or companion animal. Subd. 4. Expert opinion. "Expert opinion" means the opinion of at least one licensed Minnesota veterinarian selected by an investigating officer. Subd. 5. Neglect. "Neglect" means failure to provide the minimum care required for the health and well-being of a pet or companion animal. Subd. 6. Pet or companion animal. "Pet" or "companion animal" means a nonhuman mammal, bird, or reptile impounded or held for breeding, or possessed by, cared for, or controlled by a person for the present or future enjoyment of that person or another. Subd. 7. Shelter; confinement area. "Shelter" or "confinement area" means an enclosure provided to protect or confine a pet or companion animal when it is not in transit. History:  1983 c 216 art 2 s 14; 1983 c 358 s 2
MN Stat § 346.38 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.38 — Equines.

346.38 EQUINES. Subdivision 1. Definition. "Equines" are horses, ponies, mules, and burros. Subd. 2. Food. Equines must be provided with food of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth or the maintenance of body weight. Feed standards shall be those recommended by the National Research Council. Subd. 3. Water. Equines must be provided with clean, potable water in sufficient quantity to satisfy the animal's needs or supplied by free choice. Snow or ice is not an adequate water source. Subd. 4. Shelter. Equines must be provided a minimum of free choice protection or constructed shelter from adverse weather conditions, including direct rays of the sun in extreme heat or cold, wind, or precipitation. Natural or constructed shelters must be of sufficient size to provide the necessary protection. Constructed shelters must be structurally sound, free of injurious matter, maintained in good repair, and ventilated. Outside exercise paddocks for equines do not require separate constructed shelter where a shelter is accessible to the equine on adjacent or other accessible areas of the property provided that equines are not kept in outdoor exercise paddocks during adverse weather conditions. Subd. 5. Space and cleanliness requirements. Constructed shelters except for tie stalls must provide space for the animal to: (1) roll with a minimum danger of being cast; or (2) easily stand, lie down, and turn around. Stalls must be cleaned and kept dry to the extent the animal is not required to lie or stand in fluids. Bedding must be provided in all stalls, kept reasonably clean, and periodically changed. The nature of the bedding must not pose a health hazard to the animal. Subd. 6. Exercise. Equines must be provided opportunity for periodic exercise, either through free choice or through a forced work program, unless exercise is restricted by a licensed veterinarian. Subd. 7. Hoof care. All equines must have their hooves properly trimmed periodically to prevent lameness. Subd. 8. Transportation. A vehicle used to transport an equine must have a floor capable of supporting the animal's weight safely. Floors must be of nonskid construction or of nonskid material sufficient to provide the animal with traction while in transport. A minimum of 12 inches must be allowed between the withers of the largest equine and the structure above the animal while it is in a natural standing position. Sturdy partitions must be provided at a minimum of approximately every ten feet inside the vehicle. Interior compartments of transporting vehicles must be of smooth construction with no protruding or sharp objects and must provide ventilation. Food and water must be provided in sufficient quantities to minimize stress and maintain hydration. History:  1983 c 358 s 4; 1986 c 444; 1998 c 402 s 3,4
MN Stat § 346.40 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.40 — Pet Birds.

346.40 PET BIRDS. Subdivision 1. Food. Birds must be fed at least once each day except as otherwise required to provide adequate health care. The food must be wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the bird, and must be free from contamination. Subd. 2. Water. Except for birds in shipment for less than four hours, all birds must be provided with clean, potable water in sufficient quantity to satisfy the bird's needs or supplied by free choice. Snow or ice is not an adequate water source. Subd. 3. Transportation. Birds may be transported only in containers constructed of a smooth, durable material. Containers must: (a) be suitable for the species being shipped; (b) be constructed to prevent escape or chewing of the container by the bird that may be injurious to the health of the bird; (c) have ventilation on only one side to prevent cross drafts; (d) provide enough space for the bird to stand up, turn around, and obtain necessary food, water, and roosting space; (e) have fresh food and water available to the bird at all times if the shipping period exceeds four hours. Subd. 4. Shelter or cage construction. A shelter or cage for a bird must be constructed of materials that are impervious to moisture and can be readily cleaned. Perches or other space must be provided to allow the bird to roost without physical harassment from other birds. Subd. 5. Exercise. Room must be provided for a bird to obtain exercise to maintain itself in good health. Subd. 6. Temperature. A confinement area must be maintained at a temperature suitable for the bird involved. Subd. 7. Ventilation. A bird shelter or cage must provide ventilation with minimized drafts, odors, and moisture condensation. Subd. 8. Lighting. Shelters or cages for birds must have at least eight hours of either natural or artificial light to allow for intake of food and water. Lighting must be of sufficient intensity and distribution to permit routine inspection and cleaning on a regular basis. Subd. 9. Sanitation. Excreta must be removed from the bottom of a bird cage on a regular basis to prevent the contamination of the caged bird. The cage, perches, and food and water receptacles must be cleaned on a regular basis. History:   1983 c 358 s 6
MN Stat § 346.42 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.42 — Other Animals.

346.42 OTHER ANIMALS. Animals not covered in detail in sections 346.38 to 346.41 must be maintained in accordance with a general standard of care necessary for the species as determined by an expert opinion. History:   1983 c 358 s 8
MN Stat § 346.43 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.43 — Farm Animals Excluded.

346.43 FARM ANIMALS EXCLUDED. Sections 346.35 to 346.44 do not apply to the care or treatment of an agricultural or farm animal which is used for food or other products or any other agricultural use. History:   1983 c 358 s 9
MN Stat § 346.44 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.44 — Penalties.

346.44 PENALTIES. Except where otherwise indicated, a person found guilty of failure to comply with a provision of sections 346.36 to 346.42 is guilty of a misdemeanor. History:   1983 c 358 s 10
MN Stat § 346.47 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.47 — Seized Animals.

346.47 SEIZED ANIMALS. Subdivision 1. Definitions. As used in this section: (1) "establishment" means any public or private agency, person, society, or corporation having custody of animals that are seized under the authority of the state or any political subdivision of the state; and (2) "regular business day" means a day during which the establishment having custody of an animal is open to the public not less than four consecutive hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Subd. 2. Impoundment; record keeping. All animals seized by public authority must be held in an establishment for redemption by the owner for at least five regular business days of the establishment or for a longer time specified by municipal ordinance. Establishments must maintain the following records of the animals in custody, and preserve the records for at least six months: (1) the description of the animal by species, breed, sex, approximate age, and other distinguishing traits; (2) the location at which the animal was seized; (3) the date of seizure; (4) the name and address of the person from whom any animal three months of age or over was received; and (5) the name and address of the person to whom any animal three months of age or over was transferred. The records must be maintained in a form permitting easy perusal by the public. A person may view the records and animals in custody at any time during which the establishment is open to the public. Subd. 3. Release of animals. A person must not release an animal seized and held under this section for research or product testing, either directly or through an animal dealer. This subdivision does not apply to the temporary transfer of an animal to a college of veterinary medicine or veterinary technology school accredited by the American Veterinary Medicine Association for the purpose of sterilization or needed veterinary care. History:   2012 c 244 art 1 s 73
MN Stat § 346.50 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.50 — Dogs; Identification.

346.50 DOGS; IDENTIFICATION. An owner or custodian of a dog who permits the dog to be uncontrolled off the owner's or custodian's premises shall have the dog identified in one of the following ways: (1) by a device, tag, or plate attached to the dog by a collar, harness, or device giving the name, address, and telephone number of the current owner; (2) by an electronically activated identification device within or attached to the body of the dog through which the owner can be promptly identified; (3) by a number legibly tattooed on the thigh, abdomen, or ear of the dog through which the owner can be promptly identified using information from official dog registries, city or county registries, veterinary hospital registries, or driver's license records; (4) by an official license tag of a city or county through which the owner can be promptly identified; or (5) by a current rabies vaccination tag or other identification device of a city, a county, or a veterinarian through which the owner can be promptly identified. History:   1985 c 294 s 1
MN Stat § 346.51 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.51 — Bites.

346.51 BITES. An owner or custodian of a dog which does not have an appropriate antirabies vaccination and which bites or otherwise exposes a person to rabies virus may be penalized under section 346.53. History:   1985 c 294 s 2
MN Stat § 346.52 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.52 — Local Programs.

346.52 LOCAL PROGRAMS. Sections 346.50 to 346.54 do not prohibit or restrict a local governmental unit from imposing an identification or rabies control program with more restrictive provisions or prohibiting dogs from running uncontrolled. History:   1985 c 294 s 3
MN Stat § 346.53 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.53 — Penalties.

346.53 PENALTIES. Violation of sections 346.50 and 346.51 is a petty misdemeanor. History:   1985 c 294 s 4
MN Stat § 346.54 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.54 — Notification Of Owners.

346.54 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERS. Animal shelter personnel who receive animals shall check for identification on each animal, identify the owner by the identification whenever possible, and promptly notify the owner of the location of the animal by the most expedient means. History:   1985 c 294 s 5
MN Stat § 346.55 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 346 — Animals|Section 346.55 — Civil Liability.

346.55 CIVIL LIABILITY. Subdivision 1. Penalty. The transfer by a person other than the owner of a dog or cat to a dealer, the possession of a dog or cat by a dealer without the permission of the owner, or the transfer of a dog or cat by a dealer to an institution without the permission of the owner is prohibited. Nothing in this section prohibits the transfer of a dog or cat to a dealer if the dog or cat is removed from a property by or at the request of a person in possession of the property. For the purpose of this subdivision, "dealer" and "institution" have the meanings given them in section 347.31. A person who transfers or possesses a dog or cat without claim of right with intent to deprive the owner permanently of possession of the dog or cat violates this section and is liable for a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per dog or cat for each violation. In bringing a civil action under this section the charging attorney shall consider, and in imposing a fine the court shall consider: (1) the history of previous violations; (2) the number of violations; (3) the degree of willfulness of the violation; (4) the good faith of the dealer; (5) the good faith of the person delivering the dog or cat to the dealer; and (6) the gravity of the violation. A fine paid by the defendant in a criminal action that arose from the same violation may not be applied toward payment of the civil penalty under this subdivision. Subd. 2. Jurisdiction. The district court may hear, try, and determine actions started under this section. Trials under this section must be to the court, sitting without a jury. Subd. 3. Appearances. Notwithstanding section 8.01, county or city attorneys may appear for the board of animal health in civil actions started under this section at the request of the attorney general. Actions under this section may be brought in the name of the state of Minnesota with the consent of the Board of Animal Health or directly by a city or county attorney at the request of a person filing a complaint. Subd. 4. Venue. Civil actions under this section may be started in any county in which the animal in question was transferred or possessed, or from which the dog or cat was removed without the permission of the lawful owner. Subd. 5. Fines. Fines collected under this section must be disposed of as follows: (a) If the violation occurs in the county, and the county attorney appears in the action, 50 percent to the county and 50 percent to the state. (b) If the violation occurs within the municipality, and the city attorney appears in the action, 50 percent to the city and 50 percent to the state. (c) If the attorney general appears in the action, all penalties imposed and fines collected must be credited to the general fund in the state treasury. History:  1987 c 380 art 3 s 1; 1998 c 254 art 2 s 34