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347.14

Statute ID: 13802

Unlicensed Dogs

In Effect

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Statute Number:

347.14

Enactment Date:

Jan 1, 1859

Effective Date:

Aug 1, 1927

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Unlicensed Dogs

Statute ID:

13802

Created:

May 27, 2011 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

May 27, 2011 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Added

Legal Analyst Comment:

First enacted 7297-47

Summary Text:

Unlicensed Dogs

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/347/14.html

Legislative Session:

1859 - Regular

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

May 27, 2011

Subd. 2.   
It is unlawful for a person to harbor or permit to remain about the person's premises a dog for which no license exists and for which one is required. Any person who has seized or impounded a dog with or without license under this section shall deliver the dog to the humane officer of the town or city, if a humane officer exists; or, if there is not a humane officer, to the town or city peace officer. The officer to whom the dog is delivered shall, without delay, notify the owner, personally or through the United States mail, if the owner is known to the officer or can be ascertained with reasonable effort. If, after five regular business days of the impounding agency, the owner does not claim the dog, the officer may dispose of the dog in a proper and humane manner. For the purpose of this section, "regular business day" means a day during which the establishment having custody of the dog is open to the public at least four consecutive hours between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.