A person who cuts the bony part of a horse's tail for the purpose of docking it, or who causes or knowingly permits the same to be done upon premises of which the person is owner, lessee, or user, or who assists in the cutting is guilty of a misdemeanor. When a horse is found so cut, upon the premises or in the custody of any person, and the wound resulting is unhealed, that fact shall constitute prima facie evidence that the offense was committed by the person. All fines resulting from complaint made by an officer or agent of any society of this state for the prevention of cruelty to animals for any offense specified in this section shall be paid to the society whose officer or agent made the complaint.
(10445) RL s 5154; 1981 c 53 s 6; 1986 c 444
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.