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MN HF3584
Bill
Status
2/20/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Lesch
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AI Summary
HF 3584 Summary
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Creates a 13-member Minnesota Companion Animal Board appointed by the governor with representation from veterinarians, animal control, shelters, nonprofits, universities, breeders, and the public, effective July 1, 2020.
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Board's purposes include protecting companion animal welfare and regulating kennels, dealers, and commercial breeders through licensing, enforcement, and inspection duties.
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Transfers licensing and inspection responsibilities for kennels, dealers, and commercial breeders from the Board of Animal Health to the Companion Animal Board, effective January 1, 2021.
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Board must maintain an online educational website, provide emergency disaster relief services, collect and disseminate companion animal data, and publish annual reports by November 1.
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Appropriates unspecified amount from general fund for fiscal year 2021 and creates a companion animal account funded by fees, penalties, and grants to support board operations.
Legislative Description
Minnesota Companion Animal Board established, duties and responsibilities provided, duties transferred, report required, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division
3/12/2020