Bill > HF1406

This bill modifies the provisions related to the escape of farmed Cervidae (deer and elk) in Minnesota. It requires owners to immediately notify the Commissioner of Natural Resources if their farmed Cervidae escape, and allows licensed hunters to legally kill and possess any escaped farmed Cervidae. The bill also updates identification requirements for farmed Cervidae, mandating that the identification include GPS technology or contact information to help readily identify the owner of escaped animals. Additionally, the Board of Animal Health is responsible for registering farmed Cervidae, and owners must maintain records of the acquisition and disposition of their registered animals.