This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97A.106, by adding a new subdivision that exempts certain zoos from fur farm requirements. The new 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 effective date of this new provision is set for the day following its final enactment, allowing for immediate implementation once the bill is passed. This change aims to recognize the unique status of accredited zoos and their role in animal conservation, differentiating them from fur farms that are subject to stricter regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97A.106