1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to animal cruelty; requiring protection of animals in the cargo portion 
1.3 	of certain motor vehicles;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, 
1.4 	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 transports an animal on a public 
1.8 	roadway in the cargo portion of a motor vehicle must ensure that the animal is protected in 
1.9 	a manner that prevents the animal from falling, jumping, or being thrown from the vehicle.
1.10 		Subd. 2.Compliance. A person complies with this section if:
1.11 	(1) the space is enclosed;
1.12 	(2) the space has racks on all open sides with adequate height and density to retain 
1.13 	the animal;
1.14 	(3) the animal is cross-tethered to the vehicle; or
1.15 	(4) the animal is transported in a cage or container secured to the vehicle.
1.16 		Subd. 3.Exception. Subdivision 1 does not apply to a dog being transported by:
1.17 	(1) a farmer, as defined in section 500.24, or a farm employee while the farmer or 
1.18 	employee is engaged in agricultural activities on the farm or within five miles of the farm; or
1.19 	(2) a licensed hunter in possession of applicable licenses and permits who is engaged 
1.20 	in hunting activities at or within five miles of a hunting site during the legal season for the 
1.21 	hunting activities.