Upon application of any agent appointed by the federation or a county or district society, it shall be the duty of, any sheriff or the agent's deputy or any police officer to investigate any alleged violation of the law relative to cruelty to animals, and to arrest any person found violating those laws. It shall also be the duty of those officers to take possession of any animals in their respective jurisdictions which have been cruelly treated, and deliver the same to the proper officers of the county or district for custody and care.
(7936) RL s 3128; 1975 c 369 s 9; 1977 c 332 s 15; 1986 c 444; 1987 c 394 s 7
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property
Chapter 343 — Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
Section 343.01 — Purposes; Powers; County Organization.
Section 343.06 — Purpose Of Federation.
Section 343.10 — County And District Societies.
Section 343.11 — Acquisition Of Property, Appropriations.
Section 343.12 — Duties Of Peace Officers.
Section 343.21 — Overworking Or Mistreating Animals; Penalty.
Section 343.215 — Veterinarian Immunity.
Section 343.22 — Investigation Of Cruelty Complaints.
Section 343.23 — Expenses Of Investigation.
Section 343.235 — Disposition Of Seized Animals.
Section 343.24 — Cruelty In Transportation.
Section 343.25 — Docking Horses; Penalty.
Section 343.27 — Poisoning Animals.
Section 343.28 — Animal With Infectious Disease.
Section 343.29 — Exposure Of Animals; Duty Of Officers.
Section 343.30 — Injury To Birds.
Section 343.31 — Animal Fights And Possession Of Fighting Animals.
Section 343.315 — Live Lure Greyhound Training Or Racing.
Section 343.32 — Artificially Colored Animals; Sale.
Section 343.33 — Use As Advertising Devices.
Section 343.34 — Care Of Animals Used As Advertising Devices.
Section 343.36 — Greased Pig Contests And Turkey Scrambles.