MN SF462

Establishes licensing and inspection requirements for commercial dog and cat breeders in Minnesota, defined as those with 10 or more adult breeding animals producing more than 5 litters annually.

Requires commercial breeders to obtain annual licenses from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, with fees based on the number of adult breeding animals at each facility.

Mandates standards of care including daily enrichment and socialization, veterinary care plans, prohibition of outdoor cat confinement, and requirement that animals not be sold before 8 weeks of age.

Authorizes the Board to inspect facilities at least annually, issue correction orders for violations, assess administrative penalties up to $5,000, and suspend or revoke licenses for non-compliance or animal cruelty convictions.

Creates a dog and cat breeders licensing account funded by fees and penalties to support program administration, with separate registration fees required between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.