Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules Index (topics)
VETERINARIANS
Abandonment of animals, notice about, Minn. Statutes 2026 346.37
Access to data, pesticides, application, Minn. Statutes 2026 18B.37
Advertising, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Advertising, false or misleading, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.081
Affidavits, licenses, qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.02
Age, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.02
Air conditioning, housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300
Alcoholic beverages
Doctors alcohol permit, expiration date, Minn. Rules 7515.0220
Purchase of ethyl alcohol, Minn. Rules 7515.1450
American Association of Veterinary State Boards, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.01
American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, Minn. Statutes 2026 148.032
American Veterinary Medical Association, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.001
Animal chiropractic, complaint resolution, Minn. Rules 2500.7050
Animal chiropractic practice, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 148.032
Animal diseases, duties concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Animal health emergencies, quarantine zones, Minn. Statutes 2026 35.0661
Assistants, authority to prescribe, dispense, and administer, legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.37
Assistants, horse racing, Minn. Rules 7877.0170
Biologics
Defined, Minn. Rules 9100.0100
Storage, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Biologics, use, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.081
Cages, duties concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0200, 9100.0300
Care of animals, Minn. Statutes 2026 346.36 to 346.42, 346.44
Cattle, see CATTLE
Cease and desist orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.15
Certificates and certification
ECFVG or PAVE certificates, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.001, 156.02, 156.074
Milk and dairy beef residue prevention protocol, completion, Minn. Statutes 2026 32D.19
Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) certificate, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.001
Recording, fees, district court, Minn. Statutes 2026 357.021
Certificates of vaccination, dogs, rabies vaccination, Minn. Rules 1721.0510
Certificates of veterinary inspection
Cats, Minn. Rules 1721.0500
Cattle, importation, Minn. Rules 1721.0130
Dogs, Minn. Rules 1721.0500
Farmed cervidae, Minn. Rules 1721.0400
Ferrets, Minn. Rules 1721.0500
Goats, Minn. Rules 1721.0450
Horses, importation, Minn. Rules 1721.0240
Sheep, Minn. Rules 1721.0450
Swine, Minn. Rules 1721.0010, 1721.0180
Commercial breeders of cats or dogs, licensing exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 347.64
Complaints
Cease and desist orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.15
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.01, 156.11
Inspections by board or representatives, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.121
Lawsuits, penalties recovered, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.13
Consent, of clients, duties concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Consultants, supervision by Minnesota licensee, Minn. Rules 9100.0900
Contagious or infectious diseases, duties, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Continuing education
Animal chiropractic training, Minn. Statutes 2026 148.033
Fees, sponsors, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.015
License renewal, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.07, 156.071, 214.12
Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) certificate, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.001
Review and approval, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.015
Continuing education requirements, Minn. Rules 9100.1000
Controlled substances
Diversion, employer mandatory reporting, Minn. Statutes 2026 214.33
Extra-label use, guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.18, 156.19, 156.191
False representation, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.025
Nonopioid directives, Minn. Statutes 2026 145C.18
Orphan drugs, prescription requisites, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.11
Prescribing, administering, and dispensing, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.11, 152.12, 152.126
Prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 35.051
Record keeping, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.101
Data
Access, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.06, 156.125
Classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.082, 156.125
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.06
Definitions
Animal health, Minn. Rules 1721.0010, 1721.0080
Generally, Minn. Rules 9100.0100
Health law, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.4172
Loan forgiveness programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 136A.1795
Pet and companion animal welfare, Minn. Statutes 2026 346.36
Professional firms, Minn. Statutes 2026 319B.02
Veterinary medicine, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.001, 156.12
Veterinary prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.16
Disciplinary action
Annual publication of, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.127
College of Veterinary Medicine, clinicians, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.12
Data collection violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.126
Forms of, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.127
Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.081, 214.355
Violations and penalties, see same under this topic
Disciplinary actions, Minn. Rules 9100.0700
Diseases, reporting requirements, Minn. Rules 4605.7030
Disinfecting, housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300
Drainage systems, housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300
Drugs and medicine
Administering or dispensing by practitioners, Minn. Rules 6800.9950 to 6800.9954
Antibiotics, Minnesota One Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaborative, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.0526
Beta lactum drug residues, bulk milk tanker testing, Minn. Statutes 2026 32D.19
Commercial feed, labeling, Minn. Statutes 2026 25.35
Compounded drugs, horse racing, Minn. Rules 7890.0110
Controlled substances, see same under this topic
Donation of unused drugs, resale prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.21
Emergency compounding, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.253
Extra-label use, guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.18, 156.19, 156.191
Gifts from manufacturers or wholesalers, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.461
Horse medication, see under HORSE RACING
Labeling by pharmacies, Minn. Rules 6800.3400
Labels and labeling, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.212
Legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.01, 151.15, 295.53
Nonopioid directives, Minn. Statutes 2026 145C.18
Nonprescription ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, sale restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2026 35.051
Precursor substances, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.0974
Prescription labeling, Minn. Rules 6800.3400
Prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.16 to 151.19, 151.253
Race horses, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2026 240.24
Rules about, commercial feed regulations, Minn. Statutes 2026 25.40
Standards of practice concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Storage, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Use, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.26
Education and training, animal chiropractic, Minn. Statutes 2026 148.032
Electrical systems, facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Emergency services, standards of practice, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Employee supervision, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Ephedrine, prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 35.051
Equine teeth floating services supervision, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.075
Equipment maintenance, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Ethyl alcohol purchases
Limitation, Minn. Rules 7515.1450
Permit requirements, Minn. Rules 7515.0220
Examinations
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.015
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.01 to 156.03
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.071, 156.072
Examinations by, dogs and cats offered for sale, Minn. Statutes 2026 325F.791, 325F.792
Examinations, exotic animals, ante mortem and postmortem examinations, Minn. Rules 4626.0160
Fees
Animal cruelty investigations, Minn. Statutes 2026 343.23
Applications, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.015
Examinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.015
Horse racing, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2026 240.155
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.015, 156.02, 156.03, 156.07 to 156.072, 156.127
Felonies, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.025, 156.081
Fines, violations, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.127
Firms, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.001, 156.11
Food for animals, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Fraud, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.081
Guardians and conservators for, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.122
Health care services, human care, standards of practice, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Heating requirements, veterinarians' facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300
Horse racing, duties, see Veterinarians under HORSE RACING, Minn. Statutes 2026 240.04, 240.24
Housing facilities, requirements concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0300
Hypodermic needles, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.40
Identification, name tags, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.6585
Impounded animals, disposal, Minn. Statutes 2026 343.22, 343.29
Informed consent, clients, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Insect control, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Inspections
Carcasses, mink or pet food, Minn. Statutes 2026 35.82
Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.121
Veterinary drugs, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.121
Inspections by
Cattle, see Inspections under CATTLE
Certificates, see Certificates of veterinary inspection under this topic
Insurance, see VETERINARY INSURANCE
Insurance fraud, see under FRAUD
Investigations
Cooperation required, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.123
Cruelty to animals, Minn. Statutes 2026 343.22, 343.23
Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.125
Ionizing radiation, quality assurance, rulemaking, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.121
Ionizing radiation, regulations on use, see IONIZING RADIATION
Kennels, veterinary care programs, Minn. Rules 1721.0520
Lawsuits, penalties recovered, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.13
Legend drugs
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.01, 151.15
Health care taxes, Minn. Statutes 2026 295.53
Liability
Abandoned animals, disposal, Minn. Statutes 2026 346.37
Controlled substances, prescription reporting, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.126
Health threat to others, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.4175
Reports of suspected animal cruelty, immunity, Minn. Statutes 2026 343.215
Tuberculosis, good faith reporting, immunity, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.4804
Licenses
Affidavits, qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.02
Age requirement, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.02
Applications, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.02
Armed forces discharge papers, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.02
Certification procedure, Minn. Rules 9100.1000
College of Veterinary Medicine, clinicians, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.12
Continuing education, renewal, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.07, 156.071, 214.12
Data, access, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.06
Display, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.07
Examinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.01 to 156.03, 156.071, 156.072
Expedited and temporary licensing, armed forces members, Minn. Statutes 2026 197.4552
Expired, reinstatements, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.071, 156.127
Extensions, Minn. Rules 9100.1000
Fees
Applications, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.02
College of Veterinary Medicine, clinicians, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.12
Examinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.03
Reciprocity, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.072
Reinstatement of expired license, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.071, 156.127
Renewals, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.015, 156.07
Status, verification, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.015
Housing facilities, requirements concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0300
Institutional licensure, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.0721
Kennel and dealer licensing, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 347.40
Nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.072, 156.12
Pesticide dealer licenses, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 18B.31
Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) certificate, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.001
Qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.02
Radioactive materials, in vitro clinical or laboratory testing, Minn. Rules 4731.3245
Reciprocity, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.072
Reinstatement, continuing education, Minn. Rules 9100.1000
Reinstatement of expired license, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.071, 156.127
Renewal, duties regarding, Minn. Rules 9100.1000
Renewals, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.07, 214.12
Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.02
Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.07
Suspension or revocation
Disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.127
Expired licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.071
Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.081
Imminent risk of serious harm, Minn. Statutes 2026 214.077, 214.32
Temporary suspension, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.126
Temporary licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.074, 156.12
Unlawful practice without veterinary license or permit, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.10
Unprofessional conduct, Minn. Rules 9100.0700
Veterinary Medicine Board
Applications submitted to, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.02
Issuing, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.04, 156.05
Record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.01, 156.06, 156.081
Register of applicants and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.01, 156.06
Seal affixed, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.05
Veterinary technicians
Nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.078
Renewal, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.07
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.077, 156.078
Violations, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.081
Waivers, Minn. Rules 9100.1000
Liens
Livestock liens, Minn. Statutes 2026 514.965, 514.966
Statements, inaccuracies in, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 514.74
Unclaimed animals, Minn. Statutes 2026 514.93, 514.94
Lights and lighting, facilities requirements, Minn. Rules 9100.0300
Loans to, income-contingent loan repayment program, Minn. Statutes 2026 136A.1785
Memberships, Minn. Statutes 2026 35.02, 156.01
Mental illness
Disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.081
Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.122
Mental or physical examinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.125
Mink ranchers to employ, Minn. Statutes 2026 35.82
Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.01
Misconduct, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.081
Mobile veterinary practice, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Nonresidents
Licensed veterinary technicians, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.078
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.072, 156.12
Official veterinarians
Community sales, duties regarding, Minn. Rules 1721.0090
Definitions, animal health, Minn. Rules 1721.0080
Inspections by, see same under this topic
Public exhibitions, duties regarding, Minn. Rules 1721.0100
Orphan drugs, see Controlled substances under this topic
Outdoor housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300
Permits
Nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.072
Unlawful practice without veterinary license or permit, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.10
Pest control, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Pesticides, application data, requests for, Minn. Statutes 2026 18B.37
Pet food processors to employ, Minn. Statutes 2026 35.82
Pet foods for use by, Minn. Rules 1510.2560, 1510.2570
Practice of veterinary medicine, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.12
Practitioners, veterinarians defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.01
Precursor substances, prescribing or administering, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.0974
Prices, Health Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.699
Professional firms, see PROFESSIONAL FIRMS
Pseudoephedrine, prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 35.051
Quarantine zones, duties, animal health emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 35.0661
Rabies vaccinations, Minn. Rules 1721.0550
Racing Commission veterinarian, see RACING COMMISSION
Reciprocity, licenses, nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.072
Records and record keeping
Client records, data classification, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.082
Mental or physical examinations of, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.125
Prescriptions and refills, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.211
Sales of unclaimed animals, Minn. Statutes 2026 514.93
Sheep and goats, identification, Minn. Rules 1721.0440
Standards of practice, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Veterinary medical records, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.082
Referrals, animal chiropractors, referrals to, Minn. Rules 2500.7020
Refrigeration, perishable supplies, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Registration, animal chiropractic practice, Minn. Statutes 2026 148.032
Regulated animals, disposal, Minn. Statutes 2026 346.155
Rehabilitation of wild animals, Minn. Rules 6244.0100 to 6244.2000
Reports about, court findings or judgments, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.122
Reports given
Abuse, cruelty, or neglect of pets, Minn. Statutes 2026 346.37
Animals trained to fight, Minn. Statutes 2026 343.31
Bovine tuberculosis testing, Minn. Rules 1721.0165
Controlled substances prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.126
Health threats to others, false reports, damages, liability, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.4175
Johne's disease vaccinations, Minn. Rules 1721.0175
Tuberculosis, reportable persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.4804
Sales and use taxes, Minn. Rules 8130.8700
Sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 297A.69
Sanitation of premises, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Sexual psychopathic personalities, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.122
Sexually dangerous persons, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.122
Specialist practitioners, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Standards of practice, generally, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Statutes of limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 541.07
Substance use disorder
Evaluations, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.125
Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.122
Supervision
Direct supervision, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.076
Types of supervision, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.001
Tests and testing, bovine tuberculosis testing, Minn. Rules 1721.0165
Titles or designations
Animal chiropractic practice, Minn. Statutes 2026 148.032
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.12
Unclaimed animals, sales, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 514.93
Vaccination
Bovine brucellosis, Minn. Rules 1721.0170
Johne's disease, Minn. Rules 1721.0175
Ventilation, housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300
Veterinarian on call, defined, Minn. Rules 9100.0800
Veterinary assistants, horse racing, Minn. Rules 7877.0170
Veterinary drugs, see Drugs and medicine under this topic
Veterinary feed directives, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.191
Veterinary Information Verification Agency, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.072
Veterinary insurance, see VETERINARY INSURANCE
Veterinary legend drugs
Compounding or dispensing by licensed pharmacists or veterinarians, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.15
Use, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.01, 151.15
Veterinary medical radiographic systems, Minn. Rules 4732.0875
Veterinary Medicine Board, see VETERINARY MEDICINE BOARD
Veterinary prescription drugs
Administering, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.077
Dispensing, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.077
Donation of unused drugs, resale prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.21
Extra-label use, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.18, 156.19, 156.191
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.18
Possession prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.17
Veterinary schools, see VETERINARY SCHOOLS
Veterinary technicians
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.001
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.015
Licensure requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.077, 156.078
Nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.078
Veterinary technicians, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.077
Violations and penalties
Agreements for corrective actions, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.127
Cease and desist orders, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.15
Controlled substances, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.122
Driving while impaired, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.122
False representation, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.025
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.081
Health threat to others, false reports, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.4175
Illegal practice of veterinary medicine, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.081
Judgments or findings by court, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.122
Lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.13
License suspension or revocation, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.127
Practicing without veterinary license or permit, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.10
Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.122
Titles or designations, unlawful use, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.12
Waste disposal, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Water supply, Minn. Rules 9100.0200
Wild animals, rehabilitation, Minn. Rules 6244.0100 to 6244.2000
Wildlife exhibits
Caretaker background, Minn. Rules 6244.2600
Prevention of diseases, Minn. Rules 6244.2800
Windows, housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300
Workplace accident and injury reduction, large animal veterinarians, duties, Minn. Rules 5208.1500
X-ray equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.121
X-rays, regulations on use, see IONIZING RADIATION