as introduced - 83rd Legislature (2003 - 2004) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to animal cruelty; protection for animals in 1.3 certain motor vehicles; proposing coding for new law 1.4 in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 343. 1.5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.6 Section 1. [343.245] [ANIMAL PROTECTION.] 1.7 Subdivision 1. [REQUIRED PRACTICE.] A person who 1.8 transports an animal on a public roadway in the cargo portion of 1.9 a motor vehicle must ensure that the animal is protected in a 1.10 manner that prevents the animal from falling, jumping, or being 1.11 thrown from the vehicle. 1.12 Subd. 2. [COMPLIANCE.] A person complies with subdivision 1.13 1 if: 1.14 (1) the space is enclosed; 1.15 (2) the space has racks on all open sides with adequate 1.16 height and density to retain the animal; 1.17 (3) the animal is cross tethered to the vehicle; or 1.18 (4) the animal is transported in a cage or container 1.19 secured to the vehicle. 1.20 Subd. 3. [EXCEPTION.] Subdivision 1 does not apply to a 1.21 dog being transported by a farmer as defined in section 500.24 1.22 or a farm employee, while the farmer or employee is engaged in 1.23 agricultural activities on the farm or within five miles of the 1.24 farm.