Minnesota Administrative Rules

6238.1450 RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTING RAPTORS INTO MINNESOTA.

Subpart 1.

Importing hybrid raptors and raptors not native to Minnesota.

A permittee who plans to obtain a hybrid raptor or raptor not native to Minnesota from outside the state must notify the commissioner ten days before importing the raptor and must submit a reporting form under part 6238.1650, subpart 1, to the commissioner within ten days of obtaining the raptor. A permittee must obtain the required Board of Animal Health certification from a veterinarian and submit a copy to the commissioner before importation.

Subp. 2.

Importing raptors native to Minnesota.

A permittee who obtains a raptor that is native to Minnesota while outside the state must submit a reporting form under part 6238.1650, subpart 1, to the commissioner within ten days of obtaining the raptor. A permittee must obtain the required Board of Animal Health certification from a veterinarian and submit a copy to the commissioner before importation.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 97A.401; 97A.418

History:

38 SR 299

Published Electronically:

September 5, 2013