Chapter 347 — Dog Houses

343.40 Dog Houses People who keep dogs outside or in unheated areas must provide them with proper shelter and bedding. The shelter must be … 347.01 Owner's Liability; Penalty Dog owners are liable for all damages when their dogs kill, wound, or chase domestic animals, even if the owner did not … 347.02 Keeping After Notice; Penalty If a dog has bitten a domestic animal and the owner knows about it, the owner must pay a fine of $5 for every day the … 347.03 Dogs May Be Killed A livestock owner or caretaker may kill any dog that is found chasing, injuring, or worrying their livestock or poultry … 347.04 Public Nuisance A dog that regularly chases or bothers people or teams traveling on public roads is considered a public nuisance. Anyone … 347.05 Owner Not Known When a complaint is filed about a nuisance dog and the owner is unknown, notice of the hearing must be posted publicly … 347.06 Hearing; Judgment; Execution After hearing the evidence in a nuisance dog case, if the judge finds that the dog is a public nuisance, the judge … 347.07 Costs The person who files the nuisance dog complaint must pay the costs up front. However, if the dog is found to be a … 347.08 County Board May License County boards may create a dog licensing system and a livestock damage fund. The system can be started by petition from … 347.09 Licenses In counties with a dog licensing system, every dog over six months old must be licensed by February 1 each year. License … 347.10 Owners of Dogs and Kennels; Licenses A kennel is a place where dogs are kept for breeding, sale, or sporting. Kennel operators can pay a $10 annual kennel … 347.11 Dog Collars to Be Tagged When a dog license is issued, the owner receives a metal tag with a matching serial number that must be attached to the … 347.12 Fees Paid to County Treasurer Monthly Town and city clerks must pay all collected dog license fees to the county treasurer at the end of each month and report … 347.13 Fees, Dog License Fund; Disbursal; Accounting Dog license fees go into a special dog license fund. This fund first pays for supplies and administration. The remaining … 347.14 Unlicensed Dogs Anyone may seize an unlicensed dog running at large. Law enforcement must seize unlicensed dogs. A dog without a license … 347.15 Persons Damaged, Claims Filed If your livestock or poultry is attacked by a dog, you can file a claim for damages with your town or city clerk within … 347.16 Claims, Hearings, Notice The county board cannot reduce a livestock damage claim below the amount certified by the local investigators without … 347.17 Killing Dogs in Certain Cases Any person may kill a dog that has rabies, that suddenly attacks them while they are peacefully walking or riding … 347.18 Tags; Restrictions, Prohibitions No one except the dog's owner or authorized agent may remove a license tag from a dog's collar. It is illegal to keep a … 347.19 Failure to Obtain License Town and city clerks must report to the county attorney any dog owner who refuses or fails to get a license. The county … 347.20 Exemptions Dogs that are only in Minnesota temporarily for 30 days or less do not need to be licensed under the county dog … 347.21 Interpretation The dog licensing law adds to other existing dog laws and does not replace or change them. Cities and other local … 347.22 Damages, Owner Liable If a dog attacks or injures someone without being provoked, the dog's owner is liable for the full amount of the … 347.23 This section was renumbered. The content formerly in section 347.23 has been moved to section 343.40, which governs dog … 347.31 Definitions This section defines terms for the kennel and dealer licensing law (sections 347.31 to 347.40). A kennel is a place … 347.32 License for Kennel or Dealer No one may operate a kennel or work as a dealer of dogs or cats in Minnesota without first getting a license from the … 347.33 Licensing Procedures; Inspections; Administration To get a kennel or dealer license, you must apply to the Board of Animal Health with your name, address, and the … 347.34 Licenses Required It is illegal to operate a kennel or work as a dealer without a license signed by the Board of Animal Health. The … 347.35 Board of Animal Health Rules The Board of Animal Health makes rules for kennels and dealers covering animal care, facility maintenance, humane … 347.36 Advertising Any advertising by a licensed kennel or dealer must include the current license number issued to them. 347.37 Public Access; Notice; Inspection; Enforcement The Board of Animal Health, sheriffs, police, and humane agents may inspect kennel and dealer premises during daylight … 347.38 Revocation of License The Board of Animal Health can revoke or suspend a kennel or dealer license for violations of the law. After a complaint … 347.39 Penalties Violating any provision of the kennel and dealer licensing law, operating without a license, or operating after a … 347.40 Exceptions The kennel and dealer licensing requirements do not apply to licensed veterinarians who keep dogs or cats as part of … 347.50 Definitions This section defines terms for the dangerous dog law. A dangerous dog is one that has seriously injured a person without … 347.51 Dangerous Dogs; Registration Owners of dangerous dogs must register them with the animal control authority. Registration requires a proper enclosure … 347.515 Microchip Identification Owners of dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs must have a microchip implanted in the dog for identification. The … 347.52 Dangerous Dogs; Requirements A dangerous dog must be kept in a proper enclosure when on the owner's property. When outside the enclosure, it must be … 347.53 Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Dogs Cities and counties can pass their own rules about dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs. Local laws can be stricter … 347.54 Confiscation Animal control must immediately seize a dangerous dog if the owner fails to register it within 14 days, does not get … 347.541 Disposition of Seized Animals A dog owner has the right to a hearing before an impartial officer when the dog is declared dangerous. The owner must … 347.542 Restrictions Certain people are banned from owning any dog at all in Minnesota. This includes people with three or more dangerous dog … 347.55 Penalty Violating the dangerous dog registration, microchip, or care requirements is a misdemeanor. A second or subsequent … 347.56 Destruction of Dog in Certain Circumstances A dog can be destroyed by animal control if it causes substantial or great bodily harm to a person without provocation, … 347.565 Applicability The dangerous dog law must be enforced by animal control authorities and law enforcement agencies statewide, even if the … 347.57 Definitions This section defines terms for the commercial breeder licensing law (sections 347.57 to 347.64). A commercial breeder is … 347.58 Licensing and Inspections Commercial breeders must get an annual license from the Board of Animal Health for each facility. The fee is $10 per … 347.59 Standards of Care Commercial breeders must meet minimum care standards for their animals. Dogs and cats must receive daily enrichment and … 347.60 Investigations The Board of Animal Health must investigate when it receives a formal complaint about a commercial breeder. Local animal … 347.61 Civil Enforcement The Board of Animal Health can issue correction orders, impose administrative penalties up to $5,000, seek injunctions, … 347.615 Biosecurity; Entry Into Facilities Anyone entering a commercial breeder's facility, including law enforcement and Board inspectors, must follow biosecurity … 347.62 Penalties Violating commercial breeder care or licensing standards that results in animal cruelty is subject to the penalties … 347.63 Dog and Cat Breeders Licensing Account; Appropriation All fees and penalties collected from commercial breeders go into a special state account called the dog and cat … 347.64 Applicability The commercial breeder licensing law applies only to dogs and cats as defined in section 347.57. It does not apply to … 347.65 Recognition; Commercial Breeder Excellence The Board of Animal Health, working with representatives of the commercial breeder industry, must create a program to …