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SF1864 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain zoos exemption from fur farm requirements provision

Related bill: HF1699

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

To change state law by creating an exemption from fur farm requirements for certain zoos. The bill adds a specific exemption to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 97A.106.

Main Provisions

  • Adds Subd.13 (Exemption) to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 97A.106.
  • The exemption states: This section does not apply to a zoo that meets all of the following three conditions: 1) It is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) licensed exhibitor of regulated animals. 2) It houses animals owned by institutions accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). 3) It participates in the American Zoo and Aquarium Association Species Survival Plan (AZA SSP).
  • In practical terms, zoos that satisfy all three criteria are not subject to the fur farm requirements that otherwise apply under this statute.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Creates a narrowly tailored exemption from the fur farm requirements for certain zoos, rather than broadening or altering the requirements for all zoos.
  • The exemption explicitly ties eligibility to three standards: USDA licensing, AZA accreditation, and participation in AZA’s Species Survival Plan.

Practical Impact

  • Zoos meeting all three criteria can operate under the exemption, while other zoos would remain subject to the fur farm requirements.
  • Aligns Minnesota fur farm policy with national and professional zoo standards for those qualifying institutions.

Important Terms Used (from the bill)

  • Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 97A.106
  • Subd.13.Exemption
  • fur farm requirements
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) licensed exhibitor of regulated animals
  • American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA)
  • AZA-accredited institutions
  • American Zoo and Aquarium Association Species Survival Plan (AZA SSP)

Relevant Terms - 97A.106 - Subd.13 - Exemption - fur farm requirements - USDA licensed exhibitor - regulated animals - AZA - AZA-accredited institutions - Species Survival Plan (SSP)

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 27, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
February 27, 2025SenateActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
March 03, 2025SenateActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new Subd.13 Exemption specifying that the section does not apply to a zoo that is: (1) a USDA licensed exhibitor of regulated animals; (2) houses animals owned by institutions accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA); and (3) participates in the AZA Species Survival Plan."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill adds Subdivision 13 to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.106, exempting certain zoos from fur farm requirements.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97A.106",
    "subdivision": "Subd.13"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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