MN HF1098

Removes provisions allowing unredeemed seized animals to be transferred to licensed institutions for research purposes.

Requires establishments holding seized animals to maintain detailed records (species, breed, seizure location, date, and owner information) for at least six months and make records available to the public.

Mandates animals be held for redemption for at least five regular business days (minimum four consecutive hours between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.) or longer if specified by municipal ordinance.

Restricts release of seized animals to only adoption, redemption by owner, improvement of adoption opportunities (including temporary transfer for sterilization or veterinary care), or other suitable placement in the animal's best interest.

Establishes violation of these provisions as a gross misdemeanor and updates dangerous dog seizure and disposal procedures to reference disposition methods permitted by law rather than specific statute language.