Minnesota HF5131 prohibits animal testing under certain conditions and establishes civil penalties.

Minnesota HF5131 prohibits research facilities from conducting animal testing if the activity is reportable to the USDA. Facilities violating this prohibition must pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 for each animal subjected to the violation. If the state proves the violation was willful, the court may order the defendant to reimburse the state for litigation expenses. This prohibition does not apply to federal research facilities.

Minnesota HF5131 prohibits animal testing under certain conditions and establishes civil penalties.

Minnesota HF5131 prohibits research facilities from conducting animal testing if the activity is reportable to the USDA. Facilities violating this prohibition must pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 for each animal subjected to the violation. If the state proves the violation was willful, the court may order the defendant to reimburse the state for litigation expenses. This prohibition does not apply to federal research facilities.