Bill > HF1676

This bill modifies existing regulations for farmed Cervidae (deer) herds in Minnesota, focusing on chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance and management. The bill requires owners to verify their herd inventory annually with an accredited veterinarian and report any animal movements to the Board of Animal Health within 14 days. If CWD is detected in a herd, the owner must cooperate with inspections, depopulate the herd after federal indemnification, maintain specific fencing for ten years, post biohazard signs, and refrain from raising new Cervidae on the premises during that period. The bill removes a previous requirement for owners to record a notice with the county recorder about CWD detection, simplifying the process. All Cervidae over six months old that die or are slaughtered must be tested for CWD, and the owner is responsible for proper animal disposal. White-tailed deer from a CWD-positive herd cannot be moved to another location. When selling the property, owners must disclose the CWD detection date and associated requirements to potential buyers or transferees.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1676&ssn=0&y=2025