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MN HF2054

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/2/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jon Applebaum

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from knowingly euthanizing or authorizing the euthanasia of pet or companion animals using carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, or other nonanesthetic gas at animal shelters, humane societies, animal control facilities, and pounds

  • Applies to both private and public animal facilities

  • Violation of the prohibition is classified as a misdemeanor

  • Creates new statute 343.38 in Minnesota Statutes

Legislative Description

Knowing euthanasia of pet or companion animals with nonanesthetic gas prohibited, and penalties provided.

Last Action

Author added Carlson, A.

2/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Agriculture Policy3/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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