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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Subdivision 1. Prohibition.In order to protect the public health and prevent human and domestic animal exposure to rabies, it shall be unlawful to:
(1) import into or export out of this state any live skunk, for sale, barter, exchange or gift for any purpose whatsoever;
(2) acquire, sell, barter, exchange, give, or purchase any live skunks.
Subd. 2. Exception.The provisions of subdivision 1 do not apply to the importation, acquisition, or exportation of a skunk by a publicly or privately owned zoological park or circus or any other show where a skunk is exhibited but is not in physical contact with the public, or by scientific or educational institutions for research or educational purposes.
Subd. 3. Repealed by Laws 1982, c. 591, § 1, eff. July 1, 1985.
Subd. 4. Penalty. Violation of subdivision 1 is a misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Health (Ch. 144-159) § 145.365. Trafficking in skunks - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/health-ch-144-159/mn-st-sect-145-365/
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