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DOGS

Arson dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.596

Attacking person

Dangerous dogs, see same under this topic

Liability for, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.22

Biting

Dangerous dogs, see same under this topic

Domestic animals, fines, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.02

Rabies, unvaccinated dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.51, 2022 346.53

Biting

Confinement and observation for rabies, Minn. Rules 1721.0580

Impounded or stray animals, euthanization, Minn. Rules 1721.0520

Boarding, kennels, Minn. Statutes 2022 297A.61, 2022 347.10, 2022 347.31 to 2022 347.40

Breeders

Best management standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.58

Records, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791

Brokers

Best management standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.58

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.79

Records, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791

Carcasses, disposal, Minn. Rules 1721.0695

Carcasses, unlicensed dogs, payments for, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.14

Care

Best management standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.58

Veterinarians and commercial facilities, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.39

Certificates of veterinary inspection, Minn. Rules 1721.0500

Chasing bicycles, potentially dangerous dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.51

Commercial breeders, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.57 to 2022 347.64

Confinement areas, defined, Minn. Rules 1721.0490

Confiscation

County or city regulation, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.53

Dangerous dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.54

Disposition of seized animals, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.541

Unlicensed dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.14

Dangerous dogs, uniform tags

Contents, Minn. Rules 7417.0200

Graphic of tag, Minn. Rules 7417.0400

Purpose of rules, Minn. Rules 7417.0100

Scope of rules, Minn. Rules 7417.0100

Separate from regular tag, Minn. Rules 7417.0300

Wearing, Minn. Rules 7417.0300

Dangerous dogs

Confiscation, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.54

Designation review, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.51

Destruction, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.54, 2022 347.56, 2022 609.227, 2022 609B.535

Disposition of seized animals, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.541

Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.565

Failure to control, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.205, 2022 609.2665

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.52

Harm caused by, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.226

Microchip identification, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.515

Misdemeanors certified as petty, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.131

Outdoor food and beverage establishments, prohibition against, Minn. Statutes 2022 157.175

Owners, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.541, 2022 347.56

Ownership prohibition review, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.542

Police regulations, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.50 to 2022 347.55

Potentially dangerous dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.50, 2022 347.53

Proper enclosure, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.50 to 2022 347.52

Provocation, defense, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.226

Registration

Anoka County, Minn. Statutes 2022 383E.25

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.51, 2022 347.52

Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.54, 2022 347.55, 2022 609.226

Warning symbols, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.51

Dealers

Best management standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.58

Consumers' rights, notice given, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791, 2022 325F.792

Dealers to institutions

Advertising, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.36, 2022 347.37

Business hours, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.37

Licenses, see under KENNELS

Notice, posting, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.37

Payments by, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.35

Transfers to, without permission, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.55

Violations generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.39

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.79, 2022 347.31

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791, 2022 325F.792

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.31 to 2022 347.40

Inspections, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.37

Payments by, veterinarian examinations, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791, 2022 325F.792

Rights, generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791

Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.792

Death, purchasers' rights, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791

Definitions

Dangerous dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.50

Dogs attacking person, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.22

Licensing law, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.09

Provocation, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.50

Regulating sales of dogs and cats, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.79

Diseases

Examining for, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791

Purchasers' rights, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791

Rabies, see same under this topic

Dog houses, Minn. Statutes 2022 343.40

Dog kennels, Minn. Statutes 2022 297A.61, 2022 347.10, 2022 347.31 to 2022 347.40

Dog sledding, state recreational areas, limitations, Minn. Rules 6100.1355

Dogfighting, Minn. Statutes 2022 343.31

Duly authorized agents, defined, Minn. Rules 1721.0490

Enforcement of law, dangerous dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.565

Exhibitions, Minn. Rules 1721.0510

Field training, Minn. Statutes 2022 97B.005

Field trials, wildlife management areas, Minn. Rules 6230.0250

Fines

Biting, chasing, or killing domestic animals, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.02

License violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.14

Fish processing establishments, exclusion, Minn. Rules 1545.2970

Food, preparation and labeling, official establishments, Minn. Rules 1540.4050 to 1540.4070

Greyhounds, live lures for training or racing, Minn. Statutes 2022 343.315

Health care facilities, pets in facilities, Minn. Rules 4638.0200

Hospitals, pets in health care facilities, Minn. Rules 4638.0200

Housing facilities, defined, Minn. Rules 1721.0490

Hunting with dogs

Big game, Minn. Statutes 2022 97B.205

Field training, Minn. Statutes 2022 97B.005

Locating wounded deer or bear, Minn. Statutes 2022 97B.207

Raccoons, Minn. Statutes 2022 97B.601, 2022 97B.621

Radios, Minn. Statutes 2022 97B.085

Retrieving from private land, Minn. Statutes 2022 97B.001

Wolves, Minn. Statutes 2022 97B.645

Hunting with dogs

Foxes, Minn. Rules 6234.1300

Mink and muskrat, Minn. Rules 6234.1100

Rabbits and hares, Minn. Rules 6234.0600

Raccoons, Minn. Rules 6234.1200

Trap tending, Minn. Rules 6234.2200

Turkeys, prohibition, Minn. Rules 6236.0900

Use in controlled hunting zones, Minn. Rules 6230.0500

Identification

Checking, animal shelter personnel, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.54

Dogs uncontrolled off owner's premises, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.50

Importation, requirements for, Minn. Rules 1721.0500

Impounded animals, defined, Minn. Rules 1721.0490

Institutions, defined, Minn. Rules 1721.0490

Kennel dealers, defined, Minn. Rules 1721.0490

Kennels, defined, Minn. Rules 1721.0490

Killing or chasing domestic animals

Authority to kill, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.03, 2022 347.17

Damages, claims, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.13, 2022 347.15, 2022 347.16

Dangerous dogs, see same under this topic

Fine, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.02

Liability, dog owner or keeper, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.01

Killing, wounding, or pursuing big game

Civil penalty, Minn. Statutes 2022 97A.321

Petty misdemeanor, Minn. Statutes 2022 97A.321

Right to kill, Minn. Statutes 2022 97B.011

Lawsuits, dealers, unauthorized possession or transfer, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.55

Liability

Owners, see same under this topic

Unauthorized transfer or possession, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.55

Licenses

County licensing system, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.08 to 2022 346.14, 2022 347.18 to 2022 347.21

Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.20

Town boards of supervisors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 366.01

Town ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2022 365.10

Motor vehicles, leaving in, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.57

Muzzles

Dangerous dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.52

Rabies proclamation area, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.68, 2022 35.69

Nursing homes, pets in nursing homes, Minn. Rules 4638.0200

Outdoor food and beverage service establishments, dogs permitted in, Minn. Statutes 2022 157.175

Owners

Culpable negligence, 2d degree manslaughter, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.205, 2022 609.2665

Dangerous dogs

Destruction or confiscation, costs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.54

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.52

Disposition of seized animals, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.541

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.51

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.541, 2022 347.56

Microchip identification, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.515

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.52

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.09, 2022 347.50

Disabled persons, rights, rental housing, Minn. Statutes 2022 504B.261

Liability

Criminal liability, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.226

Dangerous dogs, confinement and disposal, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.54

Dogs attacking person, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.22

Dogs killing or chasing domestic animals, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.01

Failure to control, culpable negligence, 2d degree manslaughter, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.205, 2022 609.2665

Misdemeanors, certified as petty, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.131

Restrictions on ownership, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.542

Second and subsequent offenses, criminal liability, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.226

State service canines, transfer to handlers on retirement, Minn. Statutes 2022 16B.2975

Unknown owners, public nuisance complaints, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.05

Pet food, see PET FOOD

Police dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.51, 2022 609.596

Police regulations, generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.01 to 2022 347.56

Pounds, defined, Minn. Rules 1721.0490

Public nuisances, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.04 to 2022 347.07

Public safety dogs, killing or harming, criminal penalties, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.596

Purchasers, consumers' rights, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791

Rabies

Local governments, control programs, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.52

Right to kill, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.69, 2022 347.17

Vaccination, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.50, 2022 346.51, 2022 346.53

Rabies

Certificates of vaccination, Minn. Rules 1721.0510

Vaccination, Minn. Rules 1721.0500

Registration of breed, dealers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791, 2022 325F.792

Regular business days, defined, Minn. Rules 1721.0490

Research animals, see under ANIMALS

Right to kill

Dangerous dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.54

Killing or chasing domestic animals, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.03, 2022 347.17

Pounds, unclaimed dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.14

Rabies, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.69, 2022 347.17

Sudden attack, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.17

Sale or transfer, licenses, transferability, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.10

Search and rescue dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.596

Service dogs, see SERVICE DOGS

Shelters

Dog houses, Minn. Statutes 2022 343.40

Veterinarians and commercial facilities, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.39

Slaughter houses, exclusion, Minn. Rules 1540.0630

Tags

County licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.11

Dangerous dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.51

Duplicate tags, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.11

Fictitious, altered, or invalid tags, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.18

Identification, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.50

Kennel tags, town or city licensing, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.10

Removal, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.18

Training

Hunting dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 97B.005

Live lures for greyhounds, Minn. Statutes 2022 343.315

Uncontrolled dogs

Bodily harm, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.226

Identification, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.50

Local governments, control programs, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.52

Misdemeanors certified as petty, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.131

Regulation by counties, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.09

Right to kill, see same under this topic

Town ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2022 365.10

Unmuzzled dogs, rabies proclamation areas, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.68, 2022 35.69

Vaccinations, rabies, Minn. Rules 1721.0500

Veterinary care, wildlife exhibits, Minn. Rules 6244.2800

Violations and penalties

Dangerous dogs, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.55, 2022 609.226

Dog houses, Minn. Statutes 2022 343.30

Grounds for restriction of dog ownership, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.542

Misdemeanors certified as petty, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.131

Second and subsequent offenses, liability, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.54

Wildlife management areas, Minn. Rules 6230.0250