Section 347.56 — Destruction Of Dog In Certain Circumstances.
347.56 DESTRUCTION OF DOG IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. Subdivision 1. Circumstances. Notwithstanding sections 347.51 to 347.55, a dog may be destroyed in a proper and humane manner by the animal control authority if the dog: (1) inflicted substantial or great bodily harm on a human on public or private property without provocation; (2) inflicted multiple bites […]
Section 347.565 — Applicability.
347.565 APPLICABILITY. Sections 347.50 to 347.56 must be enforced by animal control authorities or law enforcement agencies, whether or not these sections have been adopted into local ordinance. History: 2008 c 325 s 16
Section 347.54 — Confiscation.
347.54 CONFISCATION. Subdivision 1. Seizure. (a) The animal control authority having jurisdiction shall immediately seize any dangerous dog if: (1) after 14 days after the owner has notice that the dog is dangerous, the dog is not validly registered under section 347.51; (2) after 14 days after the owner has notice that the dog is […]
Section 347.541 — Disposition Of Seized Animals.
347.541 DISPOSITION OF SEIZED ANIMALS. Subdivision 1. Hearing. The owner of any dog declared dangerous has the right to a hearing by an impartial hearing officer. Subd. 2. Security. A person claiming an interest in a seized dog may prevent disposition of the dog by posting security in an amount sufficient to provide for the […]
Section 347.542 — Restrictions.
347.542 RESTRICTIONS. Subdivision 1. Dog ownership prohibited. Except as provided in subdivision 3, no person may own a dog if the person has: (1) been convicted of a third or subsequent violation of section 347.51, 347.515, or 347.52; (2) been convicted of a violation under section 609.205, clause (4); (3) been convicted of a gross […]
Section 347.55 — Penalty.
347.55 PENALTY. (a) A person who violates a provision of section 347.51, 347.515, or 347.52 is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) It is a misdemeanor to remove a microchip from a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog, to fail to renew the registration of a dangerous dog, to fail to account for a dangerous dog’s death […]
Section 347.50 — Definitions.
347.50 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Terms. For the purpose of sections 347.50 to 347.56, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Dangerous dog. “Dangerous dog” means any dog that has: (1) without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on public or private property; (2) killed a domestic […]
Section 347.51 — Dangerous Dogs; Registration.
347.51 DANGEROUS DOGS; REGISTRATION. Subdivision 1. Requirement. No person may own a dangerous dog in this state unless the dog is registered as provided in this section. Subd. 2. Registration. An animal control authority shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of a dangerous dog if the owner presents sufficient evidence that: (1) […]
Section 347.515 — Microchip Identification.
347.515 MICROCHIP IDENTIFICATION. The owner of a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog must have a microchip implanted in the dog for identification, and the name of the microchip manufacturer and identification number of the microchip must be provided to the animal control authority. If the microchip is not implanted by the owner, it may be […]
Section 347.52 — Dangerous Dogs; Requirements.
347.52 DANGEROUS DOGS; REQUIREMENTS. (a) An owner of a dangerous dog shall keep the dog, while on the owner’s property, in a proper enclosure. If the dog is outside the proper enclosure, the dog must be muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under the physical restraint of a responsible person. The […]