Minnesota Statutes
§ 346.57 — DOGS AND CATS IN MOTOR VEHICLES
Minnesota § 346.57
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Minn. Stat. § 346.57 (2026).
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Subdivision 1.Unattended dogs or cats.
A person may not leave a dog or a cat unattended in a standing or parked motor vehicle in a manner that endangers the dog's or cat's health or safety.
Subd. 2.Removal of dogs or cats.
A peace officer, as defined in section626.84, a humane agent, a dog warden, or a volunteer or professional member of a fire or rescue department of a political subdivision may use reasonable force to enter a motor vehicle and remove a dog or cat which has been left in the vehicle in violation of subdivision 1. A person removing a dog or a cat under this subdivision shall use reasonable means to contact the owner of the dog or cat to arrange for its return home. If the person is unable to contact the owner, the person may take the dog or cat to an animal shelter.
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Legislative History
1988 c 711 s 6
Nearby Sections
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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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