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SF2302 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Farmed Cervidae provisions modifications

Related bill: HF1676

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify the regulations concerning the management of farmed Cervidae (such as deer and elk) in Minnesota in order to improve surveillance and control measures for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

Main Provisions

  • Annual Inventory and Veterinary Verification: Every farmed Cervidae herd must have its inventory verified annually by an accredited veterinarian and submitted to the Board of Animal Health.

  • Reporting Animal Movement: Any movement of farmed Cervidae from one location to another must be reported to the Board of Animal Health within 14 days using board-approved forms. Farmed white-tailed deer testing positive for CWD are prohibited from being moved to any new location.

  • Mandatory Testing: All farmed Cervidae that are over six months of age and die or are slaughtered must be tested for Chronic Wasting Disease.

  • Premises Inspection and Depopulation:

    • If CWD is detected on a premises, the owner must allow inspections and cooperate with authorities.
    • The premises must be depopulated of Cervidae after completion of the federal indemnification process or if an indemnification application is not submitted within 30 days.

  • Maintaining and Posting Fencing: The owner is required to maintain necessary fencing, as specified, for ten years after CWD is detected, and display biohazard signs as directed by the board.

  • No Cervidae Farming for Ten Years: The property where CWD was detected cannot be used to raise farmed Cervidae for ten years after detection.

  • Disclosure to Buyers and Property Recording: Before selling or transferring the property, the owner must disclose in writing the date of depopulation and any requirements to the buyer or transferee. Furthermore, a notice must be recorded with the county providing details of the detection, depopulation, and associated landowner responsibilities. This notice expires ten years after the detection date.

  • Disposal of Infected Animals: Owners of farmed Cervidae testing positive for CWD are responsible for their proper disposal, as determined by the board.

Relevant Terms

  • Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
  • Farmed Cervidae
  • Board of Animal Health
  • Indemnification Process
  • Biohazard Signs
  • Depopulation
  • Disclosure Requirements

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new requirement to post fencing with biohazard signs."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies certain regulations related to farmed Cervidae under section 35.155, subdivision 11.",
      "modified": [
        "Extends fencing maintenance and restriction on raising Cervidae to ten years after detection of chronic wasting disease."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "35.155"
  }
]

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