Minnesota SF1943 prohibits pet shops from selling cats and dogs, effective August 1, 2026.

Minnesota SF1943 amends state statutes to prohibit pet shops from selling, offering to sell, bartering, auctioning, or transferring ownership of cats and dogs. The bill defines "pet shop" as a pet dealer operating a physical retail store selling animals to the public. Pet shops may provide space for nonprofit humane societies, animal control agencies, or animal rescue and rehoming organizations to offer animals for adoption. The bill also outlines civil penalties for violations, including fines up to $1,000 per violation. The changes take effect August 1, 2026.

Minnesota SF1943 prohibits pet shops from selling cats and dogs, effective August 1, 2026.

Minnesota SF1943 amends state statutes to prohibit pet shops from selling, offering to sell, bartering, auctioning, or transferring ownership of cats and dogs. The bill defines "pet shop" as a pet dealer operating a physical retail store selling animals to the public. Pet shops may provide space for nonprofit humane societies, animal control agencies, or animal rescue and rehoming organizations to offer animals for adoption. The bill also outlines civil penalties for violations, including fines up to $1,000 per violation. The changes take effect August 1, 2026.