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SF 1167

1st Engrossment - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/27/2018 09:03am

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A bill for an act
 relating to civil actions; providing immunity for animal cruelty reporting; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604A.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [604A.41] ANIMAL CRUELTY REPORTING.
 new text end

new text begin A Minnesota licensed veterinarian acting in good faith is immune from civil liability
for reporting to peace officers, humane agents, or animal control officers known or suspected
inhumane treatment of animals, including but not limited to neglect, cruelty, or abuse as
defined in section 343.20 or 346.36.
 new text end