Minnesota § 35.165 - LIABILITY FOR ILLEGALLY TRANSPORTING LIVESTOCK
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 35.165 — LIABILITY FOR ILLEGALLY TRANSPORTING LIVESTOCK, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35.165. LIABILITY FOR ILLEGALLY TRANSPORTING LIVESTOCK
A transportation company or corporation or its agent, the owner or driver of a vehicle for hire or a private vehicle used to haul livestock, or a person violating section 35.15 or 35.16 is liable in a civil action to a person injured for the full amount of damages that may result from a violation of section 35.15 or 35.16. Action may be brought in a county where the livestock is sold, offered for sale, delivered to a purchaser, or detained in transit.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 35.165
What does Minnesota Statutes § 35.165 cover?
Section 35.165 ("LIABILITY FOR ILLEGALLY TRANSPORTING LIVESTOCK") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 35.165?
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