Minnesota § 35.69 - UNMUZZLED DOGS NOT PERMITTED AT LARGE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 35.69 — UNMUZZLED DOGS NOT PERMITTED AT LARGE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35.69. UNMUZZLED DOGS NOT PERMITTED AT LARGE
The owner or custodian of a dog may not permit it to be at large, either on the premises of the owner or elsewhere, within any city or town covered by a proclamation made under section 35.68, during the time the proclamation is in force, unless the dog is effectively muzzled so that it cannot bite any other animal or person.
Any person may kill a dog running at large on the public streets or roads in violation of sections 35.67 to 35.69. The owner of the dog has no claim against the person who kills the dog.
Peace officers and agents of a community health board as authorized under section 145A.04 shall file a complaint concerning any known violation of sections 35.67 to 35.69.
History:
(5391) 1913 c 541 s 3; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1985 c 265 art 1 s 1; 1987 c 309 s 24; 2015 c 21 art 1 s 109
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 35.69
What does Minnesota Statutes § 35.69 cover?
Section 35.69 ("UNMUZZLED DOGS NOT PERMITTED AT LARGE") 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 § 35.69?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 35.69 apply to my situation?
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