2002 Minnesota Statutes

     346.58 Dogs and cats; best management standards for care 
  by dealers, commercial breeders, and brokers. 

    The commissioner of agriculture shall consult with 
 interested persons, including but not limited to persons 
 representing dog and cat dealers, breeders, and brokers, the 
 Minnesota federated humane society, the Minnesota council for 
 dog clubs, the American dog owners association, the board of 
 animal health, the Minnesota purebred dog breeders association, 
 the Minnesota citizens for animal care, the United States 
 Department of Agriculture, and the Minnesota veterinary medical 
 association.  The commissioner shall issue an order containing 
 best management standards of care for dogs and cats by dealers, 
 commercial breeders, and brokers.  The commissioner shall urge 
 dealers, commercial breeders, and brokers to follow the 
 standards issued in the order. 

    HIST: 1994 c 642 s 8; 1997 c 187 art 3 s 31