Subdivision 1. Unattended dogs or cats. A person may not leave a dog or a cat unattended in a standing or parked motor vehicle in a manner that endangers the dog's or cat's health or safety.
Subd. 2. Removal of dogs or cats. A peace officer, as defined in section 626.84, a humane agent, a dog warden, or a volunteer or professional member of a fire or rescue department of a political subdivision may use reasonable force to enter a motor vehicle and remove a dog or cat which has been left in the vehicle in violation of subdivision 1. A person removing a dog or a cat under this subdivision shall use reasonable means to contact the owner of the dog or cat to arrange for its return home. If the person is unable to contact the owner, the person may take the dog or cat to an animal shelter.
Subd. 3. Petty misdemeanor. A person who violates subdivision 1 is subject to a fine of $25.
1988 c 711 s 6
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.