as introduced - 82nd Legislature (2001 - 2002) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to highway traffic regulations; prohibiting 1.3 the transport of animals in motor vehicles unless 1.4 protected or secured; proposing coding for new law in 1.5 Minnesota Statutes, chapter 169. 1.6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.7 Section 1. [169.431] [TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS IN MOTOR 1.8 VEHICLES.] 1.9 Subdivision 1. [RESTRICTIONS.] A person shall not 1.10 transport an animal in the back of a motor vehicle in a space 1.11 intended for a load on the vehicle on a public roadway unless 1.12 (1) the space is enclosed, (2) the space has side and tail racks 1.13 to a height of at least 46 inches extending vertically from the 1.14 floor, (3) the animal is cross tethered to the vehicle, (4) the 1.15 animal is protected by a secured container or cage, or (5) the 1.16 animal is otherwise protected in a manner that prevents the 1.17 animal from falling, jumping, or being thrown from the vehicle. 1.18 Subd. 2. [EXCEPTIONS.] Notwithstanding subdivision 1, this 1.19 section does not apply to: 1.20 (1) a dog being transported by a farmer or farm employee 1.21 who is engaged in agricultural activities requiring the services 1.22 of a dog; or 1.23 (2) a hunting dog at a hunting site or being transported 1.24 between hunting sites by a licensed hunter who is in possession 1.25 of all applicable licenses and permits for the species being 2.1 pursued during the legal season for that activity.