1997 Minnesota Statutes

     346.56 Unauthorized release of animals. 

    Subdivision 1. Repealed, 1989 c 55 s 3 

    Subd. 2.    Liability for damages.  A person who without 
 permission releases an animal lawfully confined for science, 
 research, commerce, or education is liable:  (1) to the owner of 
 the animal for damages, including the costs of restoring the 
 animal to confinement and to its health condition prior to 
 release; and (2) for damage to personal and real property caused 
 by the released animal.  If the release causes the failure of an 
 experiment, the person is liable for all costs of repeating the 
 experiment, including replacement of the animals, labor, and 
 materials. 

    HIST: 1988 c 535 s 1; 1989 c 55 s 1