Minnesota HF1296 modifies data classification for commercial dog and cat breeders and dealers, and updates advertising and inspection requirements.

Minnesota HF1296 amends the classification of commercial dog and cat breeder data collected by the Board of Animal Health, allowing certain data to be used for research purposes. It modifies advertising requirements for dealers, requiring them to inform the public that animals may be used for research. The Board of Animal Health must inspect commercial breeders at least annually, or every two years if there are no violations for two consecutive years.

Minnesota HF1296 modifies data classification for commercial dog and cat breeders and dealers, and updates advertising and inspection requirements.

Minnesota HF1296 amends the classification of commercial dog and cat breeder data collected by the Board of Animal Health, allowing certain data to be used for research purposes. It modifies advertising requirements for dealers, requiring them to inform the public that animals may be used for research. The Board of Animal Health must inspect commercial breeders at least annually, or every two years if there are no violations for two consecutive years.