Subdivision 1. Scope. Sections 346.35 to 346.44 shall only apply to veterinarians, animal boarding facilities, and commercial animal facilities. As used in sections 346.35 to 346.44 the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 2. Abuse. "Abuse" means intentionally causing unnecessary pain, injury, suffering, or harassment to a pet or companion animal.
Subd. 3. Cruelty. "Cruelty" means causing or allowing unnecessary pain, suffering, or unjustifiable injury or death to a pet or companion animal.
Subd. 4. Expert opinion. "Expert opinion" means the opinion of at least one licensed Minnesota veterinarian selected by an investigating officer.
Subd. 5. Neglect. "Neglect" means failure to provide the minimum care required for the health and well-being of a pet or companion animal.
Subd. 6. Pet or companion animal. "Pet" or "companion animal" means a nonhuman mammal, bird, or reptile impounded or held for breeding, or possessed by, cared for, or controlled by a person for the present or future enjoyment of that person or another.
Subd. 7. Shelter; confinement area. "Shelter" or "confinement area" means an enclosure provided to protect or confine a pet or companion animal when it is not in transit.
1983 c 216 art 2 s 14; 1983 c 358 s 2
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property
Section 346.01 — Who May Take Up.
Section 346.02 — Finder To Give Notice; Penalty.
Section 346.03 — Appraisement.
Section 346.04 — Charges For Keeping.
Section 346.05 — Sale Of Estray.
Section 346.06 — Money, How Disposed Of.
Section 346.07 — Removal Of Estray; Neglect To Give Notice.
Section 346.08 — Distraint Of Animals Doing Damage.
Section 346.09 — Animals Doing Damage.
Section 346.10 — Appraisement; Procedure.
Section 346.11 — Tender By Owner; Effect.
Section 346.12 — Impoundments.
Section 346.13 — Poundmaster; Custody; Sale; Time; Notice.
Section 346.14 — Sale Of Animal Not Impounded.
Section 346.155 — Possessing Regulated Animals.
Section 346.16 — Running At Large; Defined; Prohibited; Treble Damages.
Section 346.17 — Proceeds Of Sale.
Section 346.18 — Taking Distrained Beasts A Misdemeanor.
Section 346.37 — General Provisions.
Section 346.39 — Dogs And Cats.
Section 346.42 — Other Animals.
Section 346.43 — Farm Animals Excluded.
Section 346.47 — Seized Animals.
Section 346.50 — Dogs; Identification.
Section 346.52 — Local Programs.
Section 346.54 — Notification Of Owners.
Section 346.55 — Civil Liability.
Section 346.56 — Unauthorized Release Of Animals.