Subdivision 1. Enforcement required. (a) The Board of Animal Health shall enforce this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter. The board may delegate to the executive director authority to act on behalf of the board.
(b) Upon the request of the Board of Animal Health or an agent authorized by the board, county attorneys, sheriffs, and other officers having authority in the enforcement of the general criminal laws shall take action to the extent of their authority necessary or proper for the enforcement of this chapter, or special orders, standards, stipulations, and agreements of the board.
Subd. 2. Criminal actions. For a criminal action, the county attorney where a violation occurred is responsible for prosecuting a violation of this chapter. If the county attorney or, if appropriate, the city attorney refuses to prosecute, the attorney general may prosecute at the request of the board.
Subd. 3. Civil actions. Civil judicial enforcement actions may be brought by the attorney general in the name of the state on behalf of the Board of Animal Health. A county attorney may bring a civil judicial enforcement action upon the request of the board and the attorney general.
Subd. 4. Injunction. The Board of Animal Health may apply to a court with jurisdiction for a temporary or permanent injunction to prevent, restrain, or enjoin violations of this chapter.
Subd. 5. Subpoenas. The Board of Animal Health through its executive director may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or submission of books, documents, and records affecting the authority or privilege granted by a license, registration, certification, or permit issued under this chapter or by the board or issued by the commissioner of agriculture if agreed to by the commissioner.
1988 c 485 s 10; 1999 c 231 s 80
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture
Section 35.02 — Board Of Animal Health.
Section 35.03 — Powers, Duties, And Reports.
Section 35.05 — Authority Of State Board.
Section 35.051 — Ephedrine And Pseudoephedrine Products.
Section 35.06 — Reporting Disease; Compelling Testimony.
Section 35.063 — Quarantine Maintained.
Section 35.065 — May Not Break Quarantine.
Section 35.0662 — Temporary Emergency Restrictions Hearing.
Section 35.085 — Indemnity For Destroyed Cattle.
Section 35.086 — Bovine Tuberculosis Management Zone; Restrictions.
Section 35.13 — Entry To Premises Forbidden.
Section 35.15 — Transportation Of Livestock; Compliance With Rules.
Section 35.155 — Farmed Cervidae.
Section 35.156 — Chronic Wasting Disease.
Section 35.16 — Transportation Companies To Hold Livestock And Poultry.
Section 35.165 — Liability For Illegally Transporting Livestock.
Section 35.244 — Control Of Bovine Tuberculosis.
Section 35.67 — Rabies Investigation.
Section 35.68 — Rabies Proclamation.
Section 35.69 — Unmuzzled Dogs Not Permitted At Large.
Section 35.751 — Exempt Materials Permit.
Section 35.76 — Garbage, Treatment.
Section 35.77 — Quarantine, Permit For Removal Of Livestock Or Poultry.
Section 35.78 — Inspection And Investigation Of Premises, Records.
Section 35.81 — Transportation Of Animals And Poultry, Rules.
Section 35.815 — Livestock Mortalities.
Section 35.82 — Rendering Plant Permits; Disposition Of Carcasses.
Section 35.822 — Registration Of Marks Or Brands With Board.
Section 35.824 — Application For Registration; Penalties, Duplicate Brands.
Section 35.825 — Checking Of Applications; Conflicts.
Section 35.826 — State Brand Books; Reregistration Of Marks, Brands.
Section 35.827 — Sale Of Brand Books.
Section 35.829 — Transfer Of Brands.
Section 35.830 — Sale Of Branded Livestock; Written Bill Of Sale.
Section 35.90 — General Inspection Authority.
Section 35.91 — Violation Of Rules And Orders.
Section 35.93 — Administrative Action.
Section 35.94 — Damages Against State For Administrative Action Without Cause.