Purpose of the Bill

The main purpose of this bill is to repeal certain statutes related to the management of rabies outbreaks and the sale of branded livestock in Minnesota. This legislative action seeks to simplify and update the state's legal framework concerning animal health and commerce.

Main Provisions

• The bill repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024 sections 35.68 and 35.830.
• Section 35.68 required community health boards and the executive director of the Board of Animal Health to issue proclamations when rabies was detected in towns or cities. These proclamations mandated that dogs must be muzzled to prevent biting if found at large in affected areas. The enforcement included public notifications and publications at the expense of municipalities.
• Section 35.830 regulated the sale of branded livestock, requiring sellers to provide a written bill of sale with specific details, including seller and purchaser information, animal description, and registered brands. The purchaser was to retain this document for at least two years, and it needed to be shown to peace officers or board representatives upon demand.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The repeal of the statutes will eliminate the formal requirements for issuing public proclamations related to rabies outbreaks, potentially shifting how rabies is managed at the local and state levels.
• The requirement for detailed written documentation (bill of sale) concerning the sale of branded livestock will be removed, altering the process for documenting and verifying livestock sales.

Relevant Terms

• Rabies outbreak
• Community health board
• Dog muzzling
• Branded livestock
• Bill of sale