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347.51.2(1)

Statute ID: 14389

Statute Function ID: 31199

Dangerous Dogs - Registration Requirements - Proper Enclosure

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Statute Number:

347.51.2(1)

Enactment Date:

Jan 1, 1859

Effective Date:

Aug 1, 2008

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Dangerous Dogs - Registration Requirements - Proper Enclosure

Statute ID:

14389

Created:

Oct 17, 2012 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

Oct 17, 2012 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Added

Legal Analyst Comment:

2008 c 325 s 3-7; Definitions

Summary Text:

Dangerous Dogs - Registration Requirements - Proper Enclosure

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/347/51.html

Legislative Session:

2008 - Regular

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

Oct 17, 2012

An animal control authority shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of a dangerous dog if the owner presents sufficient evidence that:

(1) a proper enclosure exists for the dangerous dog and a posting on the premises with a clearly visible warning sign that there is a dangerous dog on the property, including a warning symbol to inform children;

(2) a surety bond issued by a surety company authorized to conduct business in this state in a form acceptable to the animal control authority in the sum of at least $300,000, payable to any person injured by the dangerous dog, or a policy of liability insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to conduct business in this state in the amount of at least $300,000, insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog;

(3) the owner has paid an annual fee of not more than $500, in addition to any regular dog licensing fees, to obtain a certificate of registration for a dangerous dog under this section; and

(4) the owner has had microchip identification implanted in the dangerous dog as required under section 347.515.