Minnesota Statutes
§ 346.36 — DEFINITIONS
Minnesota § 346.36
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Minn. Stat. § 346.36 (2026).
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Subdivision 1.Scope.
Sections346.35to346.44shall only apply to veterinarians, animal boarding facilities, and commercial animal facilities. As used in sections346.35to346.44the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 2.Abuse.
"Abuse" means intentionally causing unnecessary pain, injury, suffering, or harassment to a pet or companion animal.
Subd. 3.Cruelty.
"Cruelty" means causing or allowing unnecessary pain, suffering, or unjustifiable injury or death to a pet or companion animal.
Subd. 4.Expert opinion.
"Expert opinion" means the opinion of at least one licensed Minnesota veterinarian selected by an investigating officer.
Subd. 5.Neglect.
"Neglect" means failure to provide the minimum care required for the health and well-being of a pet or companion animal
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Legislative History
1983 c 216 art 2 s 14;1983 c 358 s 2
Nearby Sections
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§ 346.01
WHO MAY TAKE UP§ 346.021
FINDER TO GIVE NOTICE§ 346.03
APPRAISEMENT§ 346.04
CHARGES FOR KEEPING§ 346.05
SALE OF ESTRAY§ 346.06
MONEY, HOW DISPOSED OF§ 346.09
ANIMALS DOING DAMAGE§ 346.10
APPRAISEMENT; PROCEDURE§ 346.11
TENDER BY OWNER; EFFECT§ 346.12
IMPOUNDMENTS§ 346.14
SALE OF ANIMAL NOT IMPOUNDED§ 346.15
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