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MN Stat § 341.28 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 341 — Combative Sports|Section 341.28 — Regulation Of Combative Sport Contests.

341.28 REGULATION OF COMBATIVE SPORT CONTESTS. Subdivision 1. Regulatory authority; combative sports. All combative sport contests within this state must be conducted according to the requirements of this chapter. Subd. 1a. Regulatory authority; boxing contests. All professional boxing contests are subject to this chapter. Every combatant in a boxing contest shall wear padded gloves that weigh at least eight ounces. Officials at all boxing contests must be licensed under this chapter. Subd. 2. Regulatory authority; tough person contests. All professional and amateur tough person contests are subject to this chapter. All tough person contests are subject to Association of Boxing Commissions rules. Every contestant in a tough person contest shall have a physical examination prior to their bouts. Every contestant in a tough person contest shall wear padded gloves that weigh at least 12 ounces. All tough person bouts are limited to two-minute rounds and a maximum of four total rounds. Officials at all tough person contests shall be licensed under this chapter. Subd. 3. Regulatory authority; mixed martial arts contests; similar sporting events. All professional and amateur mixed martial arts contests, martial arts contests except amateur contests regulated by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), recognized martial arts studios and schools in Minnesota, and recognized national martial arts organizations holding contests between students, ultimate fight contests, and similar sporting events are subject to this chapter and all officials at these events must be licensed under this chapter. History:  2006 c 282 art 11 s 20; 2007 c 135 art 3 s 34,35; 2008 c 300 s 27; 2012 c 278 art 3 s 6; 2015 c 54 art 3 s 6
MN Stat § 341.29 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 341 — Combative Sports|Section 341.29 — Jurisdiction Of Commissioner.

341.29 JURISDICTION OF COMMISSIONER. The commissioner shall: (1) have sole direction, supervision, regulation, control, and jurisdiction over all combative sport contests that are held within this state unless a contest is exempt from the application of this chapter under federal law; (2) have sole control, authority, and jurisdiction over all licenses required by this chapter; (3) grant a license to an applicant if, in the judgment of the commissioner, the financial responsibility, experience, character, and general fitness of the applicant are consistent with the public interest, convenience, or necessity and the best interests of combative sports and conforms with this chapter and the commissioner's rules; (4) deny, suspend, or revoke a license using the enforcement provisions of section 326B.082, except that the licensing reapplication time frames remain within the sole discretion of the commissioner; and (5) serve final nonlicensing orders in performing the duties of this chapter which are subject to the contested case procedures provided in sections 14.57 to 14.69. History:  2006 c 282 art 11 s 21; 2008 c 300 s 28; 2012 c 278 art 3 s 9; 2013 c 85 art 2 s 40; 2015 c 54 art 3 s 7
MN Stat § 341.32 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 341 — Combative Sports|Section 341.32 — License Fees; Expiration; Renewal.

341.32 LICENSE FEES; EXPIRATION; RENEWAL. Subdivision 1. Annual licensure. The commissioner may establish and issue annual licenses subject to the collection of advance fees by the commissioner for promoters, judges, referees, ringside physicians, timekeepers, combatants, trainers, and seconds. Subd. 2. Expiration and application. Licenses expire annually on December 31. A license may be applied for each year by filing an application for licensure and satisfying all licensure requirements established in section 341.30, and submitting payment of the license fees established in section 341.321. An application for a license and renewal of a license must be on a form provided by the commissioner. History:  2006 c 282 art 11 s 24; 2007 c 135 art 3 s 36; 2008 c 300 s 30; 2012 c 278 art 3 s 9; 2013 c 85 art 2 s 42; 2015 c 54 art 3 s 11,12; 1Sp2019 c 7 art 9 s 15
MN Stat § 341.321 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 341 — Combative Sports|Section 341.321 — Fee Schedule.

341.321 FEE SCHEDULE. (a) The fee schedule for professional and amateur licenses issued by the commissioner is as follows: (1) referees, $25; (2) promoters, $700; (3) judges and knockdown judges, $25; (4) trainers and seconds, $80; (5) timekeepers, $25; (6) professional combatants, $70; (7) amateur combatants, $50; and (8) ringside physicians, $25. License fees for promoters are due at least six weeks prior to the combative sport contest. All other license fees shall be paid no later than the weigh-in prior to the contest. No license may be issued until all prelicensure requirements are satisfied and fees are paid. (b) The commissioner shall establish a contest fee for each combative sport contest and shall consider the size and type of venue when establishing a contest fee. The combative sport contest fee is $1,500 per event or not more than four percent of the gross ticket sales, whichever is greater, as determined by the commissioner when the combative sport contest is scheduled. (c) A professional or amateur combative sport contest fee is nonrefundable and shall be paid as follows: (1) $500 at the time the combative sport contest is scheduled; and (2) $1,000 at the weigh-in prior to the contest. If four percent of the gross ticket sales is greater than $1,500, the balance is due to the commissioner within seven days of the completed contest. (d) The commissioner may establish the maximum number of complimentary tickets allowed for each event by rule. (e) All fees and penalties collected by the commissioner must be deposited in the commissioner account in the special revenue fund. History:  2006 c 282 art 11 s 25; 2007 c 135 art 3 s 37; 2008 c 300 s 31; 1Sp2011 c 4 art 2 s 5; 2012 c 278 art 3 s 9; 2013 c 85 art 2 s 43; 1Sp2015 c 1 art 5 s 5; 2017 c 68 art 2 s 3; 1Sp2019 c 7 art 9 s 16
MN Stat § 341.33 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 341 — Combative Sports|Section 341.33 — Physical Examination Required; Fees.

341.33 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIRED; FEES. Subdivision 1. Examination by physician. All combatants must be examined by a physician licensed by this state within 36 hours before entering the ring, and the examining physician shall immediately file with the commissioner a written report of the examination. The physician's examination may report on the condition of the combatant's heart and general physical and general neurological condition. The physician's report may record the condition of the combatant's nervous system and brain as required by the commissioner. The physician may prohibit the combatant from entering the ring if, in the physician's professional opinion, it is in the best interest of the combatant's health. The cost of the examination is payable by the promoter conducting the contest or exhibition. Subd. 2. Attendance of physician. A promoter holding or sponsoring a combative sport contest shall have in attendance a physician licensed by this state. The commissioner may establish a schedule of fees to be paid to each attending physician by the promoter holding or sponsoring the contest. History:  2006 c 282 art 11 s 26; 2008 c 300 s 32; 2012 c 278 art 3 s 9; 2015 c 54 art 3 s 13
MN Stat § 341.34 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 341 — Combative Sports|Section 341.34 — Insurance.

341.34 INSURANCE. Subdivision 1. Required insurance. The commissioner shall: (1) require insurance coverage for a combatant to provide for medical, surgical, and hospital care for injuries sustained in the ring in an amount of at least $10,000 and payable to the combatant as beneficiary; and (2) require life insurance for a combatant in the amount of at least $10,000 payable in case of accidental death resulting from injuries sustained in the ring. Subd. 2. Payment for insurance. The cost of the insurance required by this section is payable by the promoter. History:  2006 c 282 art 11 s 27; 2008 c 300 s 33; 2012 c 278 art 3 s 9
MN Stat § 341.35 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 341 — Combative Sports|Section 341.35 — Unlicensed Events; Misdemeanor.

341.35 UNLICENSED EVENTS; MISDEMEANOR. Any person or persons who send or cause to be sent, published, or otherwise made known, any challenge to fight what is commonly known as a prize fight, or engage in any public combative sport match or contest, with or without gloves, for any prize, reward, or compensation, or for which any admission fee is charged directly or indirectly, or go into training preparatory for the fight, exhibition, or contest, or act as a trainer, aider, abettor, backer, umpire, referee, second, surgeon, assistant, or attendant at the fight, exhibition, or contest, or in any preparation for same, and any owner or lessee of any ground, building, or structure of any kind permitting the same to be used for any fight, exhibition, or contest, is guilty of a misdemeanor unless the licenses required for the holding of the fight, exhibition, or contest have been issued by the commissioner in compliance with the rules adopted by it. History:  2006 c 282 art 11 s 28; 2008 c 300 s 34; 2012 c 278 art 3 s 9
MN Stat § 341.355 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 341 — Combative Sports|Section 341.355 — Civil Penalties.

341.355 CIVIL PENALTIES. When the commissioner finds that a person has violated one or more provisions of any statute, rule, or order that the commissioner is empowered to regulate, enforce, or issue, the commissioner may impose, for each violation, a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation, or a civil penalty that deprives the person of any economic advantage gained by the violation, or both. History:  2008 c 300 s 35; 2012 c 278 art 3 s 9
MN Stat § 341.37 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection|Chapter 341 — Combative Sports|Section 341.37 — Appropriation.

341.37 APPROPRIATION. A combative sports account is created in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes of conducting its statutory responsibilities and obligations under this chapter. History:  2006 c 282 art 11 s 29; 2008 c 300 s 36; 2012 c 278 art 3 s 7
MN Stat § 343.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 343 — Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals|Section 343.01 — Purposes; Powers; County Organization.

343.01 PURPOSES; POWERS; COUNTY ORGANIZATION. Subdivision 1. Formation authorized. A state federation of county and district societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals may be created as a corporation under chapter 317A for the purpose provided in section 343.06. The federation may appoint representatives in any county where no active county or district society exists for the purpose of receiving and accounting for funds from any source, and may also appoint agents at large to carry out the work of the federation throughout the state. The federation and all county and district societies may appoint agents for the purpose of investigating or otherwise assisting lawfully empowered officials in the prosecution of persons charged with cruelty to animals. Appointed agents must have training and experience in activities relating to prevention of cruelty to animals or enforcement of laws relating to cruelty to animals. The federation may make bylaws as are necessary to implement its authority under this chapter and under chapter 317A. Subd. 1a. Minnesota Humane Society; continuation confirmed. The Minnesota Humane Society, also known as the Minnesota Society for the Prevention of Cruelty, is confirmed and continued as a nonprofit organization under chapter 317A. Subd. 1b. Independent organizations; powers of the federated humane societies. (a) The Minnesota Humane Society, also known as the Minnesota Society for the Prevention of Cruelty, and the Minnesota federated humane societies are not affiliated with each other or with the state of Minnesota. (b) The Minnesota federated humane societies have the powers given to it under this chapter. Subd. 2. Unauthorized use of names prohibited. It is unlawful for any organization, association, firm or corporation not named in this chapter to refer to itself as or in any way to use the names Minnesota federated humane societies, Minnesota Society for the Prevention of Cruelty, the Minnesota Humane Society, or any combination of words or phrases using the above names which would imply that it represents, acts in behalf or is a branch of the society or the federation. Subd. 3. Powers and duties. The federation and the society must each be governed by a board of directors designated in accordance with chapter 317A. The powers, duties, and organization of the federation and the society and other matters for the conduct of the business of the federation and the society are as provided in chapter 317A and in the articles of incorporation and bylaws of each organization. History:  (7927) RL s 3125; 1971 c 85 s 1; 1975 c 369 s 1; 1977 c 264 s 1; 1983 c 293 s 97; 1985 c 285 s 47; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 394 s 3; 1989 c 304 s 137; 1994 c 634 art 1 s 18-21
MN Stat § 343.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 343 — Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals|Section 343.06 — Purpose Of Federation.

343.06 PURPOSE OF FEDERATION. It shall be the purpose of the state federation of county and district humane societies to assist in the enforcement of the laws for the prevention of wrongs to animals; to assist in the organization of district and county societies and give them representation in the state federation; to aid such societies and agents in the enforcement of the laws for the prevention of wrongs to animals which may now or hereafter exist, and to promote the growth of education and sentiment favorable to the protection of animals. History:  (7930) 1905 c 274 s 3; 1975 c 369 s 4; 1977 c 264 s 2; 1987 c 394 s 4
MN Stat § 343.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 343 — Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals|Section 343.10 — County And District Societies.

343.10 COUNTY AND DISTRICT SOCIETIES. A county society for the prevention of cruelty to animals may be formed in any county and a district society for the prevention of cruelty to animals may be formed in any group of two or more contiguous or noncontiguous counties or parts of counties by not less than seven incorporators. County and district societies shall be created as corporations under chapter 317A and as provided in the bylaws of the state federation. No county or district society may conduct investigations outside the boundaries of the county or counties included in the county or district society. History:  (7934) RL s 3126; 1975 c 369 s 7; 1987 c 394 s 5; 1989 c 304 s 137; 2007 c 45 art 1 s 60
MN Stat § 343.11 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 343 — Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals|Section 343.11 — Acquisition Of Property, Appropriations.

343.11 ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, APPROPRIATIONS. Every county and district society for the prevention of cruelty to animals may acquire, by purchase, gift, grant, or devise, and hold, use, or convey, real estate and personal property, and lease, mortgage, sell, or use the same in any manner conducive to its interest, to the same extent as natural persons. The county board of any county, or the council of any city, in which such societies exist, may, in its discretion, appropriate for the maintenance and support of such societies in the transaction of the work for which they are organized, any sums of money not otherwise appropriated; provided, that no part of the appropriation shall be expended for the payment of the salary of any officer of the society. History:  RL s 3127; 1913 c 31 s 1; 1955 c 366 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1973 c 187 s 1; 1975 c 369 s 8; 1985 c 69 s 1; 1987 c 394 s 6; 2005 c 152 art 1 s 5; 2009 c 94 art 1 s 93
MN Stat § 343.12 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 343 — Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals|Section 343.12 — Duties Of Peace Officers.

343.12 DUTIES OF PEACE OFFICERS. Upon application of any agent appointed by the federation or a county or district society, it shall be the duty of, any sheriff or the agent's deputy or any police officer to investigate any alleged violation of the law relative to cruelty to animals, and to arrest any person found violating those laws. It shall also be the duty of those officers to take possession of any animals in their respective jurisdictions which have been cruelly treated, and deliver the same to the proper officers of the county or district for custody and care. History:  (7936) RL s 3128; 1975 c 369 s 9; 1977 c 332 s 15; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 394 s 7
MN Stat § 343.20 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 343 — Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals|Section 343.20 — Definitions.

343.20 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Application. Except as otherwise indicated by the context, for purposes of sections 343.20 to 343.36, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Animal. "Animal" means every living creature except members of the human race. Subd. 3. Torture; cruelty. "Torture" or "cruelty" means every act, omission, or neglect which causes or permits unnecessary or unjustifiable pain, suffering, or death. Subd. 4. Impure and unwholesome milk. "Impure and unwholesome milk" means all milk obtained from diseased or unhealthy animals, or from animals fed on any substance which is putrefied or fermented. Subd. 5. Animal control officer. "Animal control officer" means an officer employed by or under contract with an agency of the state, county, municipality, or other governmental subdivision of the state which is responsible for animal control operations in its jurisdiction. Subd. 6. Pet or companion animal. "Pet or companion animal" includes any animal owned, possessed by, cared for, or controlled by a person for the present or future enjoyment of that person or another as a pet or companion, or any stray pet or stray companion animal. Subd. 7. Service animal. "Service animal" means an animal trained to assist a person with a disability. Subd. 8. Substantial bodily harm. "Substantial bodily harm" means bodily injury which involves a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily member to a service animal or a pet or companion animal. Subd. 9. Great bodily harm. "Great bodily harm" means bodily injury which creates a high probability of death, or which causes serious permanent disfigurement, or which causes a permanent or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or other serious bodily harm to a service animal or a pet or companion animal. History:  (10442) RL s 5151; 1981 c 53 s 1; 1989 c 37 s 1; 1Sp2001 c 8 art 8 s 5-8
MN Stat § 343.215 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 343 — Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals|Section 343.215 — Veterinarian Immunity.

343.215 VETERINARIAN IMMUNITY. A licensed veterinarian acting in good faith and in the normal course of business is immune from civil and criminal liability in any action arising in connection with the report of a suspected incident of animal cruelty. History:   2020 c 89 art 4 s 33
MN Stat § 343.22 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 343 — Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals|Section 343.22 — Investigation Of Cruelty Complaints.

343.22 INVESTIGATION OF CRUELTY COMPLAINTS. Subdivision 1. Reporting. Any person who has reason to believe that a violation of this chapter has taken place or is taking place may apply to any court having jurisdiction over actions alleging violation of that section for a warrant and for investigation. The court shall examine under oath the person so applying and any witnesses the applicant produces and the court shall take their affidavits in writing. The affidavits must set forth facts tending to establish the grounds for believing a violation of this chapter has occurred or is occurring, or probable cause to believe that a violation exists. If the court is satisfied of the existence of the grounds of the application, or that there is probable cause to believe a violation exists, it shall issue a signed search warrant and order for investigation to a peace officer in the county. The order shall command the officer to proceed promptly to the location of the alleged violation. The order may command that a doctor of veterinary medicine accompany the officer. Subd. 2. Police investigation. The peace officer shall search the place designated in the warrant and, together with the veterinary doctor, shall conduct an investigation of the facts surrounding the alleged violation. The peace officer may retain in custody, subject to the order of the court, any property or things which are specified in the warrant, including any animal if the warrant so specifies. The warrant shall contain the names of the persons presenting affidavits in support of the application and the grounds for its issuance. Service shall be made in accordance with the provisions of sections 626.13, 626.14, and 626.16. The warrant must be executed and returned to the court which issued the warrant within ten days after its date; after the expiration of that time the warrant, unless executed, is void. The officer executing the warrant shall promptly return the warrant to the court, and deliver to it a written inventory of the property or things taken, verified by the certificate of the officer. The warrant and order for investigation issued pursuant to this section and section 343.23 shall have the same force as a warrant issued pursuant to chapter 626. Subd. 3. Disposal of animals. Upon a proper determination by a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine, any animal taken into custody pursuant to this section may be immediately disposed of when the animal is suffering and is beyond cure through reasonable care and treatment. All other animals shall be disposed of as provided in section 343.235. The authority taking custody of the animals may recover all costs incurred under this section. History:  1971 c 647 s 1; 1974 c 299 s 1; 1981 c 53 s 3; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 394 s 8; 1991 c 122 s 1,2
MN Stat § 343.23 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property|Chapter 343 — Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals|Section 343.23 — Expenses Of Investigation.

343.23 EXPENSES OF INVESTIGATION. The expenses of the investigation authorized by section 343.22, including the fee of the doctor of veterinary medicine, the expenses of keeping or disposing of any animal taken into custody pursuant to an investigation, and all other expenses reasonably incident to the investigation shall be paid by the county treasurer from the general fund of the county. If the person alleged to have violated section 343.21 is found guilty of the violation, the county shall have judgment against the guilty person for the amount of the expenses. History:  1971 c 647 s 2; 1977 c 332 s 16; 1981 c 53 s 4