The proposed bill aims to prohibit pet shops in Minnesota from selling cats and dogs, amending several sections of the Minnesota Statutes. Key provisions include the definition of a "pet shop" and the requirements for disclosures related to animal sales. Specifically, the bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "advertisement" and "pet shop," and mandates that pet dealers provide detailed written disclosures about the animals they sell, including health records and breeder information. Additionally, it establishes civil penalties for violations of these requirements, with fines of up to $1,000 for each infraction.

Furthermore, the bill allows pet shops to provide space for nonprofit organizations to offer animals for adoption, provided they do not have an ownership interest in the animals or receive fees for the space. Existing pet shops that have been operating for at least a year before the bill's effective date may continue selling animals if they comply with specific conditions, such as sourcing from licensed breeders and disclosing the breeder's license number in advertisements. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2026, applying to actions committed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 325F.79, 325F.791, 325F.792