HF 2221

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/25/2014 01:27pm

A bill for an act
relating to animal cruelty; requiring protection of animals in the cargo portion
of certain motor vehicles; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 343.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [343.245] ANIMAL PROTECTION.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Required practice. new text end

new text begin A person who transports an animal on a public
roadway in the cargo portion of a motor vehicle must ensure that the animal is protected in
a manner that prevents the animal from falling, jumping, or being thrown from the vehicle.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Compliance. new text end

new text begin A person complies with this section if:
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new text begin (1) the space is enclosed;
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new text begin (2) the space has racks on all open sides with adequate height and density to retain
the animal;
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new text begin (3) the animal is cross-tethered to the vehicle; or
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new text begin (4) the animal is transported in a cage or container secured to the vehicle.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Exception. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1 does not apply to a dog being transported by:
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new text begin (1) a farmer, as defined in section 500.24, or a farm employee while the farmer or
employee is engaged in agricultural activities on the farm or within five miles of the farm; or
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new text begin (2) a licensed hunter in possession of applicable licenses and permits who is engaged
in hunting activities at or within five miles of a hunting site during the legal season for the
hunting activities.
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