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2005 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)
LIVESTOCK
See also AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
Agricultural, livestock defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 334.011
Agricultural commodities, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.101, 17.90
Agricultural production, livestock defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 297A.61
Agricultural production input liens, Minn. Statutes 2005 514.965
Agricultural products, livestock defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 273.13
Agricultural property, livestock defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 583.22
Animal Health Board, see ANIMAL HEALTH BOARD
Animals running at large, see RUNNING AT LARGE
Aquatic life, see Private aquatic life under AQUACULTURE
Asses
Damage by, liability, nonprofit organizations, Minn. Statutes 2005 604A.12
Running at large, see RUNNING AT LARGE
Auctions and auctioneers, Minn. Statutes 2005 330.13
Biosecurity measures, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.986
Breeding, fees, business expenses allowed
MFIP self-employed participants, Minn. Statutes 2005 256J.37
Cattle, see CATTLE
Claims, surety bonds (dealers and livestock market agencies), Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.06
Contested cases
Licenses (dealers or livestock market agencies), revocation or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04
Livestock Market Agency and Dealer Licensing Act, violations, fines or citations, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.145
Surety bonds (dealers and livestock market agencies), breach, claims, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.06
Corporate and partnership farming
Breeding stock farms, Minn. Statutes 2005 500.24
Damage by
Appraisal of damages, Minn. Statutes 2005 346.09, 346.10, 346.12
Distraint of animals doing damage
Appraisal of damages, Minn. Statutes 2005 346.09, 346.10
Distraint by property owner, Minn. Statutes 2005 561.08
Impoundment of animals, Minn. Statutes 2005 346.12, 346.13
Lawsuits, treble damages, Minn. Statutes 2005 561.09
Notice to owner, Minn. Statutes 2005 346.09
Redemption by owner, Minn. Statutes 2005 346.15
Right to distrain, Minn. Statutes 2005 346.08
Sale of animals, Minn. Statutes 2005 346.13, 346.14, 346.17
Taking livestock from distrainer or officer, Minn. Statutes 2005 346.18
Livestock activities, liability restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2005 604A.12
Tender of damages by livestock owner, Minn. Statutes 2005 346.11
Damage to, hunting or fishing, Minn. Statutes 2005 97B.001
Damages
Tender of damages by livestock owner, Minn. Statutes 2005 346.11
Transportation violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.165
Data
Animal trace-back data, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.643
Dead, dying, or disabled animals
Buyers, sellers, or transporters, registration of business, Minn. Statutes 2005 31A.19
Detention of animals as products, meat and poultry inspection law, Minn. Statutes 2005 31A.23
Diseased animals, see same under this topic
Seizure and condemnation, meat and poultry inspection law, Minn. Statutes 2005 31A.24
Dealers
Agents, see Livestock market agencies under this topic
Audits, weight, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.17
Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 17A.06, 17A.145
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.03, 31B.02
Disclosure, payment, agreements for waiver, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04
Enforcement of law, generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.15
Financial statements, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04
Hearings, license revocation, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04
Licenses (dealers and livestock market agencies), see same under this topic
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 17A.145, 17A.151
Public livestock weighers, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04
Record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.08
Records, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.17, 31B.04
Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 31B.03
Rulemaking about, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 17A.15
Sales, payment, delay, unfair trade practice, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04
Surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 17A.05, 17A.06
Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 17A.145
Waivers, payment, time, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04
Definitions
Agricultural contracts, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.90
Animal health law, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.01
Animal unit, pollution control, Minn. Statutes 2005 116.06
Classification of property, Minn. Statutes 2005 273.13
Commercial Code, Minn. Statutes 2005 336.2-105
Discrimination in farm product purchase, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.14
Farm products statutory liens, Minn. Statutes 2005 336A.01
Food Law, Minn. Statutes 2005 31.59
Genetically engineered organisms, Minn. Statutes 2005 18F.02
Interest rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 334.011
Liens, Minn. Statutes 2005 514.965
Livestock Market Agency and Dealer Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.03
Packers and Stockyards Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.02
Rural Finance Authority, Minn. Statutes 2005 41B.02
Veterinarians, Minn. Statutes 2005 156.16
Destruction, endangered animals, compensation, Minn. Statutes 2005 3.737
Diseased animals
Autopsies, payment of costs, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.11
Burial, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.12
Buyers, sellers, or transporters, registration of business, Minn. Statutes 2005 31A.19
Detention of animals as products, meat and poultry inspection law, Minn. Statutes 2005 31A.23
Emergencies, declaration, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.05, 35.0661
Export, regulation, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.05
Import, regulation, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.05
Killing, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.05, 35.08 to 35.10, 35.12
Liens, attached to indemnity, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.10, 35.12
Quarantines, payment of costs, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.12
Remedial action orders, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.93
Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.06
Seizure and condemnation, meat and poultry inspection law, Minn. Statutes 2005 31A.24
Slaughter, see SLAUGHTER HOUSES
Violations and penalties, see same under this topic
Dogs, killing or chasing, see Killing under DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Enforcement of law
Animal Health Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.79
Livestock Market Agency and Dealer Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.10, 17A.15
Estrays, see ESTRAYS
Exhibitions, cages, exemption from law, Minn. Statutes 2005 343.21
Farm products, livestock defined as
Discrimination in farm product purchase, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.14
Farm products statutory liens, Minn. Statutes 2005 336A.01
Farmed cervidae, see FARMED CERVIDAE
Feeder-livestock, secured loans, banks, liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 48.24
Feeder pig markets, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.03, 17A.09
Feedlots
Feedlot and Manure Management Advisory Committee, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.136, 17.138
Manure management, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.117, 17.138, 116.0714
Odor control, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.138, 116.0713
Pollution, Minn. Statutes 2005 116.061, 561.19
Resumption of operation, shoreland feedlots, Minn. Statutes 2005 116.0711
Fences
Damage, insufficiency of fence, Minn. Statutes 2005 346.10
Highway passes, Minn. Statutes 2005 160.2715
Natural Resources Department, cost-sharing, Minn. Statutes 2005 344.03
Fertilizers, endangerment, prevention, Minn. Statutes 2005 18C.201
Fines, livestock market agency and dealer licensing, violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.14
Food producing animals, livestock defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 156.16
Garbage, feeding to
Animal Health Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.75, 35.76
Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.79
Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.74
Exempt materials permit, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.751
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.74 to 35.80
Inspections, investigations, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.78
Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.78
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.75
Premises, quarantined, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.77
Records, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.78
Removal of livestock, permit, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.77
Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.79
Treatment required, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.76
Hearings, quarantines, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.0661, 35.0662
Hides and skins, see ANIMAL HIDES AND SKINS
Horses, see HORSES
Importation
Criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.551
Diseased animals, detaining, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.05
Regulating, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.05
Stolen livestock, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.551
Injunctions, livestock Market Agency and Dealer Licensing Act, violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.16
Inspections
Infected or exposed animals, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.09
Prior to slaughter, Minn. Statutes 2005 31A.03
Violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.96
Insurance
Farmers' mutual fire insurance companies, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2005 67A.28, 67A.31
Hail, cyclone, tornado, and hurricane insurance, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2005 66A.26
Livestock shipping associations, Minn. Statutes 2005 66A.08
Mutual fire insurance companies, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2005 66A.08
Township mutual companies, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2005 67A.13
Invasive species, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 84D.14
Killing
Diseased animals, see same under this topic
Infected or exposed animals, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.05, 35.09
Slaughter, see SLAUGHTER HOUSES
Lawsuits, transportation violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.165
Liability
Feeder livestock, secured loans, liability of banks, Minn. Statutes 2005 48.24
Nonprofit organizations, risks, Minn. Statutes 2005 604A.12
Notices, posting, Minn. Statutes 2005 604A.12
Pollution, nuisance, Minn. Statutes 2005 561.19
Ponies, Minn. Statutes 2005 604A.12
Transportation violations, damages, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.165
Licenses (dealers and livestock market agencies)
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04
Violations and penalties, see same under this topic
Liens
Diseased animals, lien attaching to indemnity, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.10, 35.12
Mechanics and material suppliers liens, agricultural producers' liens, Minn. Statutes 2005 514.945
Livestock activities, Minn. Statutes 2005 604A.12
Livestock carriers, see under MOTOR CARRIERS
Livestock dealers, see Dealers under this topic
Livestock Equipment Pilot Loan Program, Minn. Statutes 2005 41B.055
Livestock exhibitors, state fair, Minn. Statutes 2005 327.202
Livestock expansion
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2005 41B.02
Livestock expansion loans, see under RURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
Livestock market agencies
Accounting and bookkeeping, custodial account for shipper's proceeds, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.036
Agents, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.03, 17A.04
Agreements by, state weighing service, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.10
Audits, weight, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.17
Certificates and certification, state weight, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.10
Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 17A.06, 17A.145
Copies to, farm product dealers, registration forms, Minn. Statutes 2005 336A.11
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.03, 31B.02
Disclosure, payment, agreements for waiver, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04
Enforcement of law, generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.15
Feeder pig markets, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.03, 17A.09
Financial statements, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04
Licenses (dealers and livestock market agencies), see same under this topic
Notice given, state weighing service, termination of agreement, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.10
Notice received, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 17A.145, 17A.151
Payments by, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04
Posting (notices), licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04
Public livestock weighers, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04
Record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.08
Records, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.17, 31B.04
Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 31B.03
Rulemaking about, see same under this topic
Sales by, payment, delay, unfair trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04
Surety bonds, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 17A.05, 17A.06
Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 17A.145
Waivers, payment, time, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04
Livestock Market Agency and Dealer Licensing Act
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.01 to 17A.17
Livestock market agents, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.03, 17A.04
Livestock producers
Family farms, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.844
Manure management research and monitoring, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.138
Livestock raising operations, self-propelled agricultural machinery and equipment, defined as implements of husbandry, Minn. Statutes 2005 168A.01
Livestock shipping associations, insurance, Minn. Statutes 2005 66A.08
Llamas, see LLAMAS
Loading chutes, length limitations, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.81
Loans, see Livestock expansion loans under RURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
Market agencies, see Livestock market agencies under this topic
Market agents, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.03, 17A.04
Missing persons' property, sale, court orders, Minn. Statutes 2005 576.12
Orders
Diseased animals, remedial action, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.93
Quarantine zones, movement from, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.0661, 35.0662
Owners, indemnity, diseased animals, killing, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.09
Permits, garbage fed livestock or poultry, removal, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.77
Personal property taxes, delinquent taxes
Liens or levies for, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 277.20, 277.21
Pesticides, use, violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 18B.07
Pigs, see PIGS
Policy of state, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.844
Pollution, nuisance liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 561.19
Ponies, livestock activities, liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 604A.12
Promotional activities, livestock friendly counties, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.101
Public livestock weighers
Misconduct, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.13
State livestock weighmaster, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.10
Public stockyard weighers, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.03, 17A.04
Purchase-money security interests, Minn. Statutes 2005 336.9-324
Quarantines
Costs, payment, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.12
Garbage fed livestock, premises, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.77
Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.0661, 35.0662
Infected or exposed animals, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.05, 35.0661
Variances, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.0661
Violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.0662
Zones, movement from, orders, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.0661, 35.0662
Ratitae, see RATITAE
Reports about, diseased animals, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.06
Running at large, see RUNNING AT LARGE
Sales
Branded or marked livestock, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.830
Insurable interest, Minn. Statutes 2005 336.2-501
Payment, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04, 31B.05
Unfair trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04
Sanitary board, see ANIMAL HEALTH BOARD
Seller financed agricultural input sales
Livestock production input, Minn. Statutes 2005 325E.35, 325E.36
Steers, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.09, 116.06
Stockyards, see STOCKYARDS
Stray animals, see ESTRAYS
Subpoenas, dealers and market agencies, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.15
Surety bonds (dealers and livestock market agencies)
Agriculture Department, trustee, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04
Amount, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.05
Breach, claims, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.06
Packers and stockyard administration, controlling regulations, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.06
Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 17A.05
Termination, effect, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04
Sustainable systems
Agricultural development program, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 17.1161
Swine, see SWINE
Theft, see RUSTLING (LIVESTOCK THEFT)
Transportation
Cruelty in transportation, Minn. Statutes 2005 343.24
Farm trucks, use for, Minn. Statutes 2005 168.011
Food for human consumption, transport in motor vehicles used for livestock transport, Minn. Statutes 2005 221.241
Horse trailers, see under TRAILERS
Intrastate transportation, rates and charges, Minn. Statutes 2005 218.041
Livestock carriers, see under MOTOR CARRIERS
Loading chutes, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.81
Motor carrier registration, Minn. Statutes 2005 221.025
Oversize vehicles, permits, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.86
Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2005 218.031
Safety, Minn. Statutes 2005 221.031
Vehicle identification, Minn. Statutes 2005 221.031
Violations and penalties, see same under this topic
Unborn young of animals, defined as goods, Minn. Statutes 2005 336.2-105
Unfair trade practices, sales, payment delay, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04
Value, MFIP applicants or participants
Property limitations, Minn. Statutes 2005 256J.20
Value-added agricultural products, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 41B.046
Veterinary prescription drugs, extra-label use, Minn. Statutes 2005 156.19
Violations and penalties
City attorneys, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.151
County attorneys, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.151
Dealers or livestock market agencies, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.07, 17A.14
Diseased animals, violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 343.28
Garbage, feeding to, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.80
Inspection violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.96
Public livestock weighers, misconduct, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.13
Quarantine violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.0662
Rules violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.04, 35.05
Transportation violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 35.96
Weighing violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.07
Waivers
Dealers, payment, time, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04
Livestock market agencies, payments by, Minn. Statutes 2005 31B.04
Witnesses, power to examine, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.15
Waste
Commercial animal waste technicians, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 18C.430
Generally, see MANURE
Weighing
Federal regulations, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.10
Fees, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.11
Livestock scales, see under COMMERCIAL SCALES
Monorail scales, see under COMMERCIAL SCALES
Public livestock weighers, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.10, 17A.13
Public stockyard weighers, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.03, 17A.04
Violations, criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 17A.07
Weighmasters, see State livestock weighmaster under WEIGHMASTERS