§ 35.96 — Criminal Penalties
Plain-Language Summary
Sets criminal penalties for serious violations of animal health laws.
35.96 CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
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Subdivision 1.General violation.
Except as provided in subdivisions 2 to 6, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person violates this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or a special order, standard, stipulation, agreement, or schedule of compliance of the Board of Animal Health. §
Subd. 2.Violation endangering humans.
A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person violates this chapter or a special order, standard, stipulation, agreement, or schedule of compliance of the Board of Animal Health and the violation endangers humans. §
Subd. 3.Violation with knowledge.
A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person knowingly violates this chapter or a standard, a special order, stipulation, agreement, or schedule of compliance of the Board of Animal Health. §
Subd. 4.
[Repealed, 1999 c 231 s 207] §
Subd. 5.
[Repealed, 2008 c 277 art 1 s 98] §
Subd. 6.Transportation of livestock.
A person violating a provision of section 35.15 or 35.16 relating to transportation of livestock is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, except that a person who fails or refuses to stop for inspection when directed to stop by a compliance representative is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
History: History:
1988 c 485 s 14