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Abandonment of animals, notice about, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.37

Access to data, pesticides, application, Minn. Statutes 2022 18B.37

Advertising, false or misleading, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.081

Advertising, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Affidavits, licenses, qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.02

Age, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.02

Air conditioning, housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300

Alcoholic beverages

Doctors alcohol permit, expiration date, Minn. Rules 7515.0220

Purchase of ethyl alcohol, Minn. Rules 7515.1450

American Association of Veterinary State Boards, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.01

American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, Minn. Statutes 2022 148.01

American Veterinary Medical Association, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.001

Animal chiropractic practice, generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 148.01

Animal chiropractic, complaint resolution, Minn. Rules 2500.7050

Animal diseases, duties concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Animal health emergencies, quarantine zones, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.0661

Assistants, authority to prescribe, dispense, and administer, legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.37

Assistants, horse racing, Minn. Rules 7877.0170

Biologics, use, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.081

Biologics

Defined, Minn. Rules 9100.0100

Storage, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Cages, duties concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0200, 9100.0300

Care of animals, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.36 to 2022 346.42, 2022 346.44

Cattle, see CATTLE

Cease and desist orders, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.15

Certificates and certification

ECFVG or PAVE certificates, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.001, 2022 156.02, 2022 156.074

Milk and dairy beef residue prevention protocol, completion, Minn. Statutes 2022 32D.19

Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) certificate, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.001

Recording, fees, district court, Minn. Statutes 2022 357.021

Certificates of vaccination, dogs, rabies vaccination, Minn. Rules 1721.0510

Certificates of veterinary inspection

Cats, Minn. Rules 1721.0500

Cattle, importation, Minn. Rules 1721.0130

Dogs, Minn. Rules 1721.0500

Farmed cervidae, Minn. Rules 1721.0400

Ferrets, Minn. Rules 1721.0500

Goats, Minn. Rules 1721.0450

Horses, importation, Minn. Rules 1721.0240

Sheep, Minn. Rules 1721.0450

Swine, Minn. Rules 1721.0010, 1721.0180

Commercial breeders of cats or dogs, licensing exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.64

Complaints

Cease and desist orders, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.15

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.01, 2022 156.11

Inspections by board or representatives, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.121

Lawsuits, penalties recovered, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.13

Consent, of clients, duties concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Consultants, supervision by Minnesota licensee, Minn. Rules 9100.0900

Contagious or infectious diseases, duties, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Continuing education requirements, Minn. Rules 9100.1000

Continuing education

Animal chiropractic training, Minn. Statutes 2022 148.033

License renewal, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.07, 2022 156.071, 2022 214.12

Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) certificate, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.001

Review and approval, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.015

Controlled substances

Diversion, employer mandatory reporting, Minn. Statutes 2022 214.33

Extra-label use, guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.18, 2022 156.19

False representation, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.025

Orphan drugs, prescription requisites, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.11

Prescribing, administering, and dispensing, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.11, 2022 152.12, 2022 152.126

Prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.051

Record keeping, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.101

Data

Access, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.06, 2022 156.125

Classification, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.082, 2022 156.125

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.06

Definitions

Health law, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.4172

Loan forgiveness programs, Minn. Statutes 2022 136A.1795

Pet and companion animal welfare, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.36

Pharmacy law, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.01

Professional firms, Minn. Statutes 2022 319B.02

Veterinary medicine, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.001, 2022 156.12

Veterinary prescription drugs, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.16

Definitions

Animal health, Minn. Rules 1721.0010, 1721.0080

Generally, Minn. Rules 9100.0100

Disciplinary action

Annual publication of, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.127

College of Veterinary Medicine, clinicians, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.12

Data collection violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.126

Forms of, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.127

Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.081, 2022 214.355

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Disciplinary actions, Minn. Rules 9100.0700

Diseases, reporting requirements, Minn. Rules 4605.7030

Disinfecting, housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300

Drainage systems, housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300

Drugs and medicine

Beta lactum drug residues, bulk milk tanker testing, Minn. Statutes 2022 32D.19

Commercial feed, labeling, Minn. Statutes 2022 25.35

Controlled substances, see same under this topic

Emergency compounding, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.253

Extra-label use, guidelines, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.18, 2022 156.19

Gifts from manufacturers or wholesalers, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.461

Labels and labeling, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.212

Legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.01, 2022 151.15, 2022 295.53

Nonprescription ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, sale restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.051

Precursor substances, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.0974

Prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.16 to 2022 151.19, 2022 151.253

Race horses, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2022 240.24

Rules about, commercial feed regulations, Minn. Statutes 2022 25.40

Use, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.26

Drugs and medicine

Administering or dispensing by practitioners, Minn. Rules 6800.9950 to 6800.9954

Compounded drugs, horse racing, Minn. Rules 7890.0110

Horse medication, see under HORSE RACING

Labeling by pharmacies, Minn. Rules 6800.3400

Prescription labeling, Minn. Rules 6800.3400

Standards of practice concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Storage, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Education and training, animal chiropractic, Minn. Statutes 2022 148.01

Electrical systems, facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Emergency services, standards of practice, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Employee supervision, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Ephedrine, prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.051

Equine teeth floating services supervision, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.075

Equipment maintenance, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Ethyl alcohol purchases

Limitation, Minn. Rules 7515.1450

Permit requirements, Minn. Rules 7515.0220

Examinations by, dogs and cats offered for sale, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.791, 2022 325F.792

Examinations

Animal chiropractic practice, Minn. Statutes 2022 148.01

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.01 to 2022 156.03

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.071, 2022 156.072

Examinations

Exotic animals, ante mortem and postmortem examinations, Minn. Rules 4626.0160

Requirements, applications and fees, Minn. Rules 9100.0400

Fees

Animal cruelty investigations, Minn. Statutes 2022 343.23

Horse racing, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2022 240.155

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.02, 2022 156.03, 2022 156.07 to 2022 156.072, 2022 156.127

Fees

Amount, Minn. Rules 9100.0500

Duplicate license, Minn. Rules 9100.0600

Examinations, Minn. Rules 9100.0400

License fees, Minn. Rules 9100.0400, 9100.0500

Reinstatement fees, Minn. Rules 9100.0500

Temporary license, Minn. Rules 9100.0600

Felonies, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.025, 2022 156.081

Fines, violations, generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.127

Firms, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.001, 2022 156.11

Food for animals, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Fraud, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.081

Guardians and conservators for, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.122

Health care services, human care, standards of practice, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Heating requirements, veterinarians' facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300

Horse racing, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 240.04, 2022 240.24

Housing facilities, requirements concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0300

Hypodermic needles, possession, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.40

Identification, name tags, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.6585

Impounded animals, disposal, Minn. Statutes 2022 343.22, 2022 343.29

Informed consent, clients, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Insect control, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Inspections by

Cattle, see Inspections under CATTLE

Certificates, see Certificates of veterinary inspection under this topic

Inspections

Carcasses, mink or pet food, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.82

Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.121

Veterinary prescription drug violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.20

Insurance fraud, see under FRAUD

Insurance, see VETERINARY INSURANCE

Investigations

Cooperation required, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.123

Cruelty to animals, Minn. Statutes 2022 343.22, 2022 343.23

Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.125

Ionizing radiation, quality assurance, rulemaking, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.121

Ionizing radiation, regulations on use, see IONIZING RADIATION

Kennels, veterinary care programs, Minn. Rules 1721.0520

Lawsuits, penalties recovered, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.13

Legend drugs

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.01, 2022 151.15

Health care taxes, Minn. Statutes 2022 295.53

Liability

Abandoned animals, disposal, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.37

Controlled substances, prescription reporting, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.126

Health threat to others, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.4175

Reports of suspected animal cruelty, immunity, Minn. Statutes 2022 343.215

Tuberculosis, good faith reporting, immunity, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.4804

Licenses

Affidavits, qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.02

Age requirement, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.02

Animal chiropractic practice, Minn. Statutes 2022 148.01

Applications, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.02

Armed forces discharge papers, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.02

Board

Applications submitted to, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.02

Issuing, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.04, 2022 156.05

Record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.01, 2022 156.06, 2022 156.081

Register of applicants and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.01, 2022 156.06

Seal affixed, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.05

College of Veterinary Medicine, clinicians, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.12

Continuing education, renewal, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.07, 2022 156.071, 2022 214.12

Data, access, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.06

Display, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.07

Examinations, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.01 to 2022 156.03, 2022 156.071, 2022 156.072

Expedited and temporary licensing, armed forces members, Minn. Statutes 2022 197.4552

Expired, reinstatements, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.071, 2022 156.127

Fees

Applications, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.02

College of Veterinary Medicine, clinicians, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.12

Examinations, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.03

Reciprocity, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.072

Reinstatement of expired license, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.071, 2022 156.127

Renewals, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.07

Status, verification, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.015

Kennel and dealer licensing, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2022 347.40

Nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.072, 2022 156.12

Pesticide dealer licenses, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2022 18B.31

Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) certificate, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.001

Qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.02

Reciprocity, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.072

Reinstatement of expired license, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.071, 2022 156.127

Renewals, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.07, 2022 214.12

Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.02

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.07

Suspension or revocation

Disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.127

Expired licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.071

Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.081

Imminent risk of serious harm, Minn. Statutes 2022 214.077, 2022 214.32

Temporary suspension, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.126

Temporary licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.074, 2022 156.12

Temporary permits, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.073

Unlawful practice without veterinary license or permit, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.10

Violations, generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.081

Licenses

Certification procedure, Minn. Rules 9100.1000

Duplicate licenses, fees, Minn. Rules 9100.0600

Extensions, Minn. Rules 9100.1000

Fees, Minn. Rules 9100.0400 to 9100.0600

Housing facilities, requirements concerning, Minn. Rules 9100.0300

Inactive licenses, Minn. Rules 9100.0500

Radioactive materials, in vitro clinical or laboratory testing, Minn. Rules 4731.3245

Reinstatement, continuing education, Minn. Rules 9100.1000

Renewal, duties regarding, Minn. Rules 9100.0500, 9100.1000

Suspension, failure to renew, Minn. Rules 9100.0500

Temporary licenses, fees, Minn. Rules 9100.0600

Unprofessional conduct, Minn. Rules 9100.0700

Unrestricted licenses, Minn. Rules 9100.0500

Violations, Minn. Rules 9100.0500

Waivers, Minn. Rules 9100.1000

Liens

Livestock liens, Minn. Statutes 2022 514.965, 2022 514.966

Statements, inaccuracies in, effect, Minn. Statutes 2022 514.74

Unclaimed animals, Minn. Statutes 2022 514.93, 2022 514.94

Lights and lighting, facilities requirements, Minn. Rules 9100.0300

Loans to, income-contingent loan repayment program, Minn. Statutes 2022 136A.1785

Memberships, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.02, 2022 156.01

Mental illness

Disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.081

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.122

Mental or physical examinations, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.125

Mink ranchers to employ, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.82

Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.01

Misconduct, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.081

Mobile veterinary practice, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Nonresidents, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.072, 2022 156.12

Official veterinarians

Community sales, duties regarding, Minn. Rules 1721.0090

Definitions, animal health, Minn. Rules 1721.0080

Inspections by, see same under this topic

Public exhibitions, duties regarding, Minn. Rules 1721.0100

Orphan drugs, see Controlled substances under this topic

Outdoor housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300

Permits

Nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.072

Temporary permits, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.073

Unlawful practice without veterinary license or permit, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.10

Pest control, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Pesticides, application data, requests for, Minn. Statutes 2022 18B.37

Pet food processors to employ, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.82

Pet foods for use by, Minn. Rules 1510.2560, 1510.2570

Practice of veterinary medicine, defined, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.12

Precursor substances, prescribing or administering, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.0974

Prices, Health Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.699

Professional firms, see PROFESSIONAL FIRMS

Pseudoephedrine, prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.051

Quarantine zones, duties, animal health emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2022 35.0661

Rabies vaccinations, Minn. Rules 1721.0550

Racing Commission veterinarian, see RACING COMMISSION

Reciprocity, licenses, nonresidents, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.072

Records and record keeping

Animal chiropractic practice, Minn. Statutes 2022 148.01

Client records, data classification, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.082

Mental or physical examinations of, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.125

Prescriptions and refills, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.211

Sales of unclaimed animals, Minn. Statutes 2022 514.93

Veterinary medical records, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.082

Records and record keeping

Sheep and goats, identification, Minn. Rules 1721.0440

Standards of practice, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Referrals, animal chiropractors, referrals to, Minn. Rules 2500.7020

Refrigeration, perishable supplies, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Regulated animals, disposal, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.155

Rehabilitation of wild animals, Minn. Rules 6244.0100 to 6244.2000

Reports about, court findings or judgments, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.122

Reports given

Abuse, cruelty, or neglect of pets, Minn. Statutes 2022 346.37

Animals trained to fight, Minn. Statutes 2022 343.31

Controlled substances prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.126

Health threats to others, false reports, damages, liability, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.4175

Tuberculosis, reportable persons, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.4804

Reports given

Bovine tuberculosis testing, Minn. Rules 1721.0165

Johne's disease vaccinations, Minn. Rules 1721.0175

Sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 297A.69

Sales and use taxes, Minn. Rules 8130.8700

Sanitation of premises, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Sexual psychopathic personalities, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.122

Sexually dangerous persons, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.122

Specialist practitioners, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Standards of practice, generally, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Statutes of limitations, Minn. Statutes 2022 541.07

Substance use disorder

Evaluations, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.125

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.122

Tests and testing, bovine tuberculosis testing, Minn. Rules 1721.0165

Titles or designations, unlawful use

Animal chiropractic practice, Minn. Statutes 2022 148.01

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.12

Unclaimed animals, sales, notice, Minn. Statutes 2022 514.93

Vaccination

Bovine brucellosis, Minn. Rules 1721.0170

Johne's disease, Minn. Rules 1721.0175

Ventilation, housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300

Veterinarian on call, defined, Minn. Rules 9100.0800

Veterinary assistants, horse racing, Minn. Rules 7877.0170

Veterinary drugs, see Drugs and medicine under this topic

Veterinary Information Verification Agency, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.072

Veterinary insurance, see VETERINARY INSURANCE

Veterinary legend drugs

Compounding or dispensing by licensed pharmacists or veterinarians, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.15

Use, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.01, 2022 151.15

Veterinary medical radiographic systems, Minn. Rules 4732.0875

Veterinary Medicine Board, see VETERINARY MEDICINE BOARD

Veterinary prescription drugs

Extra-label use, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.16, 2022 156.18, 2022 156.19

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.18

Possession prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.17

Veterinary schools, see VETERINARY SCHOOLS

Violations and penalties

Agreements for corrective actions, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.127

Cease and desist orders, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.15

Controlled substances, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.122

Driving while impaired, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.122

False representation, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.025

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.081

Health threat to others, false reports, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.4175

Illegal practice of veterinary medicine, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.081

Judgments or findings by court, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.122

Lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.13

License suspension or revocation, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.127

Practicing without veterinary license or permit, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.10

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.122

Titles or designations, unlawful use, Minn. Statutes 2022 156.12

Waste disposal, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Water supply, Minn. Rules 9100.0200

Wild animals, rehabilitation, Minn. Rules 6244.0100 to 6244.2000

Wildlife exhibits

Caretaker background, Minn. Rules 6244.2600

Prevention of diseases, Minn. Rules 6244.2800

Windows, housing facilities, Minn. Rules 9100.0300

Workplace accident and injury reduction, large animal veterinarians, duties, Minn. Rules 5208.1500

X-ray equipment, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.121

X-rays, regulations on use, see IONIZING RADIATION