This bill modifies existing laws related to the classification of data collected by the Board of Animal Health concerning commercial dog and cat breeders, as well as advertising requirements for kennel and dealer operations. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.643, subdivision 6, to clarify that certain data, such as names, addresses, and premises locations, are classified as private or nonpublic, while removing previous language that classified additional data under section 347.58, subdivision 5.

Additionally, the bill updates advertising requirements in section 347.36 to mandate that all advertisements related to the sale of animals must include the current license number or a link to a website displaying this information. It also enhances inspection protocols in section 347.58, subdivision 2, by requiring that inspection reports document not only compliance issues but also the animal inventory and business names associated with the commercial breeder. The bill establishes a more structured approach to inspections, allowing for less frequent inspections for compliant breeders while ensuring that the Board has access to facilities when licenses are suspended or revoked.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.643, 347.36, 347.37, 347.58
1st Engrossment: 13.643, 347.36, 347.58