SF 1864 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Certain zoos exemption from fur farm requirements provision

This bill exempts specific accredited zoos from Minnesota's fur farm regulations. It amends state law to exclude zoos that are USDA-licensed exhibitors of regulated animals (like bears or wolves), hold AZA accreditation, and participate in the AZA Species Survival Plan. These zoos will no longer be subject to requirements designed for fur farms, such as specific housing or waste management rules. The exemption applies only to zoos meeting all three criteria, not all zoos or fur farms.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
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Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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Feb 27, 2025
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