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,- � -. !: t - L R�. •LYr � ' . `� • � ` �'' �"� Guide �o Minneso[a Animal Laws '� "� ��' ��b, _ O � :,�:�.�: "� :� � Subdivision 5. Exercise. All dogs and cats must be provided the oppoi�tunity a-2a for periodic e�cercise, either through free choice or through a forced work program," unless exercise is restricted by a licensed veterinarian. "` `'�`�' ` Subdivision 6. Group housing and breeding. Animals housed together must hic� be kept in compatible groups. �iimals must not be bred so often as to endanger their health. ja�+ Subdivision 7. Temperature. Confinement azea must be maintained at a ,�� temperature suitable for the animal involved. � . � Subdivision 8. Ventilation. An indoor confinement azea must be ventilated. Drafts, odors, and moisture condensation must be*n;n;**>ized. Aa�iliary ventilation, 3ec� such as exhaust fans, vents, and air condirioning,must be used when the ambient �., temperature rises to a level that may endanger the health of the animal. divi� Subdivision 9. Lighting. An indoor confinement area must have at leasi eight anr; hours of illumination sufficient to permit routine inspecrion and cleaning. suc� Subdivision 10. Confinement and exercise area surfaces. Where applicable, mo the interior surfaces of confinement and exercise azeas,including crates or 1� containers,must be constructed and mai.ntained so that they aze substantially �C impervious to moisture and may be readily cleaned. They must protect the animal from injury and be kept in good repair. Subdivision 11. Drainage. Where applicable, a suitable method must be used . to rapidly eliminate excess tluids from confinement areas. Subdivision 12. Sanitation. Food and water receptacles must be accessible to ' ' each animal and located so as to m;n�T,,;ze contamination by eYcreta. Feediug and . water receptacles must be kept clean. Disposable food receptacles must be discazded when soiled. bieasures must be tal:en to protect animal from being contaminated with water, wastes, and harmful chemicals. Wastes must be disposed of properly. � Where applicable, flushing methods and a disinfectant must be used periodically. ; i Bedding, if used, must be kept clean and dry. Outdoor enclosures must be kept clean � 1 and base marerial replaced as necessary. i � , HISTORY: 1983 c 385 s S ' ' 346.40 PET BIRDS. Subdi�zsion 1. Food. Birds must be fed at least once each day except as other ��se required to pro�ide adequate health care. The food must be�cholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet tre normal daily requirements for the condition and size or the bird, and must fe free from ' contamination. Subdi�ision 2. Water. Except for birds in shipment for less than four hours. ' ' all birds must be provided with clean, potable w•ater in suffiaent quanrity to sarisfy the bird's needs or supplied b}•free choice. Snow or ice is not an adequate water source. Subd.ivision 3. Transportation. Birds may be transported onl}•in containers constructed or a smooth, durable material. Containers must: � (A) be suitable for the species being shipped; (B)be constructed to prevent escape or chewing of the � container by the bird that may be injurious to the health of the bird; �;� (C)have ventilation on only one side to prevent cross drafts; '"' # '� (D) provide enough space for the bird to stand up, turn around, and obtain necessary food, and water, and roosti.ng space; �=c� % (El have fresh food and water available to the bird at all times �' ° if the shipping period e�ceeds four hours. z' � .;i�:: �� � � �� 4 • - �F i� . 4 ��5.: ,y6� �6 �r��„` :�` �Ti: .j .' f i� ` i ,, i >;; I G x �r:•:.. �_- � � _,;.:-