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SF 1790

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/17/2023 10:19am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to game and fish; allowing the sale of adipose tissue from certain animals
and fish; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 97A.512.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 97A.512, is amended to read:


97A.512 SALE OF INEDIBLE PORTIONS OF BIG GAME ANIMALS,
FUR-BEARING ANIMALS, FISH, AND GAME BIRDS OTHER THAN
MIGRATORY WATERFOWL.

(a) Except as otherwise provided by the game and fish laws and as restricted in this
section, a person may possess, transport, buy, or sell the following inedible portions of
lawfully taken or acquired big game animals, fur-bearing animals, fish, and game birds
other than migratory waterfowl: bones, including skulls; sinews; new text begin adipose tissue, new text end hidesnew text begin ,new text end and
skins; hooves; teeth; claws; and antlers.

(b) A person may not buy or sell bear paws, unless attached to the hide, or bear
gallbladders.