MN SF36

Establishes licensing and inspection requirements for commercial dog and cat breeders possessing 10+ adult intact animals producing more than 5 litters per year, administered by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health beginning July 1, 2015.

Requires annual licenses at $10 per adult intact animal (maximum $250), initial prelicense inspection, veterinary health certificates for animals sold, and detailed record-keeping on animal care, vaccinations, and transfers.

Mandates minimum standards of care including daily enrichment and human contact, prohibition of cats in outdoor confinement areas, animals not sold before 8 weeks of age, and written veterinary protocols for disease control and euthanasia.

Authorizes the board to issue correction orders, administrative penalties up to $5,000, cease-and-desist orders, and suspend or revoke licenses for violations, failure to comply with corrections, or animal cruelty convictions.

Appropriates $310,000 from general fund for fiscal year 2015 and adds $426,000 to the Board of Animal Health's base budget, with ongoing funding through a dedicated licensing account supported by fees and penalties.