145.365 TRAFFICKING IN SKUNKS.
Subdivision 1.
Prohibition. In order to protect the public health and prevent human and
domestic animal exposure to rabies, it shall be unlawful to:
(a) Import into or export out of this state any live skunk, for sale, barter, exchange or gift
for any purpose whatsoever;
(b) Acquire, sell, barter, exchange, give, or purchase any live skunks.
Subd. 2.
Exception. The provisions of subdivision 1 do not apply to the importation,
acquisition, or exportation of a skunk by a publicly or privately owned zoological park or circus
or any other show where a skunk is exhibited but is not in physical contact with the public, or by
scientific or educational institutions for research or educational purposes.
Subd. 3.[Repealed,
1982 c 591 s 1]
Subd. 4.
Penalty. Violation of subdivision 1 or 3 is a misdemeanor.
History: 1982 c 591 s 1