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MN HF3617

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Raymond Dehn

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly euthanizing or authorizing euthanasia of dogs, cats, or other animals using carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, or other nonanesthetic gas in animal shelters, humane societies, animal control facilities, and animal pounds
  • Applies to both private and public animal facilities
  • Violation is classified as a misdemeanor offense
  • Effective August 1, 2016, for crimes committed on or after that date
  • Adds new section 343.38 to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 343

Legislative Description

Animal euthanasia by nonanesthetic gas prohibited, and criminal penalties provided.

Last Action

Author added Slocum.

4/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture Policy3/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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