Minnesota SF756 amends animal law to impose civil damages on finders of stray animals who fail to notify the owner.

Minnesota SF756 amends the state's animal law by adding a provision for civil damages for finders of stray animals who fail to notify the owner. Specifically, if a finder knows the owner, they must notify them within seven days and request payment for any reasonable charges. If the owner is unknown, the finder must file a notice with the town or city clerk and post it within ten days. Failure to give the required notice makes the finder liable to the owner for double the damages sustained.

Minnesota SF756 amends animal law to impose civil damages on finders of stray animals who fail to notify the owner.

Minnesota SF756 amends the state's animal law by adding a provision for civil damages for finders of stray animals who fail to notify the owner. Specifically, if a finder knows the owner, they must notify them within seven days and request payment for any reasonable charges. If the owner is unknown, the finder must file a notice with the town or city clerk and post it within ten days. Failure to give the required notice makes the finder liable to the owner for double the damages sustained.