The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97A.106, by adding a new subdivision that exempts certain zoos from fur farm requirements. Specifically, the exemption applies to zoos that are licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture as exhibitors of regulated animals, house animals owned by institutions accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, and participate in the American Zoo and Aquarium Association Species Survival Plan.

This new legal language clarifies the criteria for exemption, ensuring that accredited and responsible zoos are not subject to the same regulations as fur farms. The bill is set to take effect the day following its final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97A.106