This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97A.106, by adding a new subdivision that exempts certain zoos from fur farm requirements. The new legal language specifies that 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.

The bill aims to provide clarity and support for accredited zoos that meet specific criteria, allowing them to operate without the constraints of fur farm regulations. The effective date of this exemption is set for the day following the final enactment of the bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97A.106