Bill > HF1024

This bill provides a detailed definition for "animal feedlot" within Minnesota environmental statutes, specifically clarifying what constitutes a confined animal feeding area. The bill defines an animal feedlot as a lot, building, or combination of lots and buildings specifically designed for the confined feeding, breeding, raising, or holding of animals, which meets either of two key criteria: (1) it is an area where manure can accumulate, or (2) the concentration of animals is so high that vegetation cannot be maintained within the enclosure. The definition explicitly includes open lots used for poultry feeding and rearing, with a notable exception that a lot with 12 or fewer chickens does not qualify as an animal feedlot. The bill also specifically excludes pastures from the definition. This clarification is important for environmental regulation, as animal feedlots can have significant impacts on land use, waste management, and ecological conditions, and the precise definition helps ensure proper oversight and management of these agricultural facilities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1024&ssn=0&y=2025