HF 457

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; permitting transport and
exhibition of certain captive deer.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin DEER TRANSPORTATION.
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new text begin Until January 1, 2007, and notwithstanding any other law to
the contrary:
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new text begin (1) deer that are totally enclosed on public property not
within the jurisdiction of the commissioner of natural resources
may be transported to a registered game farm, if:
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new text begin (i) the public authority that administers the property
approves the removal;
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new text begin (ii) the game farm is registered in a manner approved by
the Board of Animal Health; and
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new text begin (iii) the deer are kept in a confined area separate from
farmed cervidae that may be on the game farm; and
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new text begin (2) deer transported under clause (1) may be exhibited on
the game farm for public benefit.
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Sec. 2. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
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new text begin This act is effective the day following final enactment.
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