Subdivision 1. Dog ownership prohibited. Except as provided in subdivision 3, no person may own a dog if the person has:
(1) been convicted of a third or subsequent violation of section 347.51, 347.515, or 347.52;
(2) been convicted of a violation under section 609.205, clause (4);
(3) been convicted of a gross misdemeanor under section 609.226, subdivision 1;
(4) been convicted of a violation under section 609.226, subdivision 2; or
(5) had a dog ordered destroyed under section 347.56 and been convicted of one or more violations of section 347.51, 347.515, 347.52, or 609.226, subdivision 2.
Subd. 2. Household members. If any member of a household is prohibited from owning a dog in subdivision 1, unless specifically approved with or without restrictions by an animal control authority, no person in the household is permitted to own a dog.
Subd. 3. Dog ownership prohibition review. Beginning three years after a conviction under subdivision 1 that prohibits a person from owning a dog, and annually thereafter, the person may request that the animal control authority review the prohibition. The animal control authority may consider such facts as the seriousness of the violation or violations that led to the prohibition, any criminal convictions, or other facts that the animal control authority deems appropriate. The animal control authority may rescind the prohibition entirely or rescind it with limitations. The animal control authority also may establish conditions a person must meet before the prohibition is rescinded, including, but not limited to, successfully completing dog training or dog handling courses. If the animal control authority rescinds a person's prohibition and the person subsequently fails to comply with any limitations imposed by the animal control authority or the person is convicted of any animal violation involving unprovoked bites or dog attacks, the animal control authority may permanently prohibit the person from owning a dog in this state.
2008 c 325 s 13; 2009 c 86 art 1 s 62
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 343 - 348 — Animals And Property
Section 347.01 — Owner's Liability; Penalty.
Section 347.02 — Keeping After Notice; Penalty.
Section 347.03 — Dogs May Be Killed.
Section 347.04 — Public Nuisance.
Section 347.05 — Owner Not Known.
Section 347.06 — Hearing; Judgment; Execution.
Section 347.08 — County Board May License.
Section 347.10 — Owners Of Dogs And Kennels; Licenses.
Section 347.11 — Dog Collars To Be Tagged.
Section 347.12 — Fees Paid To County Treasurer Monthly.
Section 347.13 — Fees, Dog License Fund; Disbursal; Accounting.
Section 347.14 — Unlicensed Dogs.
Section 347.15 — Persons Damaged, Claims Filed.
Section 347.16 — Claims, Hearings, Notice.
Section 347.17 — Killing Dogs In Certain Cases.
Section 347.18 — Tags; Restrictions, Prohibitions.
Section 347.19 — Failure To Obtain License.
Section 347.21 — Interpretation.
Section 347.22 — Damages, Owner Liable.
Section 347.32 — License For Kennel Or Dealer.
Section 347.33 — Licensing Procedures; Inspections; Administration.
Section 347.34 — Licenses Required.
Section 347.35 — Board Of Animal Health Rules.
Section 347.37 — Public Access; Notice; Inspection; Enforcement.
Section 347.38 — Revocation Of License.
Section 347.51 — Dangerous Dogs; Registration.
Section 347.515 — Microchip Identification.
Section 347.52 — Dangerous Dogs; Requirements.
Section 347.53 — Potentially Dangerous And Dangerous Dogs.
Section 347.54 — Confiscation.
Section 347.541 — Disposition Of Seized Animals.
Section 347.542 — Restrictions.
Section 347.56 — Destruction Of Dog In Certain Circumstances.
Section 347.565 — Applicability.
Section 347.58 — Licensing And Inspections.
Section 347.59 — Standards Of Care.
Section 347.60 — Investigations.
Section 347.61 — Civil Enforcement.
Section 347.615 — Biosecurity; Entry Into Facilities.
Section 347.63 — Dog And Cat Breeders Licensing Account; Appropriation.
Section 347.64 — Applicability.
Section 347.65 — Recognition; Commercial Breeder Excellence.