This bill is proposed legislation in the state of Minnesota that addresses how to handle stray animals, specifically referred to as "estrays" in the document. It sets out specific rules for individuals who find such estray animals. Here’s a simplified breakdown:

1. Notification of the Owner: If someone finds an estray and knows who the owner is, they must notify the owner within seven days and ask the owner to pay any reasonable charges and take back the estray.

2. Public Notice Requirements: If the finder does not know who the owner is, they have two options:

   • They must either file a notice with the local town or city clerk and put up a notice (either physically or online) within ten days.
   • The notice should include a brief description or a photo of the estray, the finder's contact details, and information about where and when the estray was found.
   • Alternatively, within seven days, the finder must hand over the estray to a local animal control agency or kennel.

3. Penalty for Non-Compliance: If someone who finds an estray fails to follow these notification rules, they are liable to pay double the amount of damages that the owner of the estray suffers due to this failure.

This bill aims to ensure that estrays are properly handled and swiftly returned to their owners if possible, or taken care of by appropriate authorities, and sets penalties for failing to adhere to these procedures.