Bill > HF1296

This bill modifies several provisions related to dog and cat breeders, kennels, and dealers in Minnesota. It changes how the Board of Animal Health classifies and manages data about commercial breeders, allowing more public disclosure of information under certain circumstances. The bill requires that all advertising by licensed kennels and dealers include their current license number or a link to a website with that number. It mandates that dealers post conspicuous notices about their business, including information about potential research use of animals, and maintain public accessibility during specified hours. The Board of Animal Health is now required to publish comprehensive online information about licensed facilities, including business names, animal inventory, inspection records, and enforcement history for the past five years. The bill also standardizes inspection requirements for commercial breeders, allowing less frequent inspections for facilities with consistently good compliance records. These changes aim to increase transparency and provide more public information about commercial animal breeding operations, while maintaining some privacy protections for facility owners.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1296&ssn=0&y=2025