2005 Minnesota Statutes - 145.365 — Trafficking in skunks.

     145.365 Trafficking in skunks. 


    Subdivision 1.    Prohibition.  In order to protect the 
 public health and prevent human and domestic animal exposure to 
 rabies, it shall be unlawful to:  


    (a) Import into or export out of this state any live skunk, 
 for sale, barter, exchange or gift for any purpose whatsoever; 


    (b) Acquire, sell, barter, exchange, give, or purchase any 
 live skunks.  


    Subd. 2.    Exception.  The provisions of subdivision 1 
 do not apply to the importation, acquisition, or exportation of 
 a skunk by a publicly or privately owned zoological park or 
 circus or any other show where a skunk is exhibited but is not 
 in physical contact with the public, or by scientific or 
 educational institutions for research or educational purposes.  


    Subd. 3.  Repealed, 1982 c 591 s 1 


    Subd. 4.    Penalty.  Violation of subdivision 1 or 3 is 
 a misdemeanor.  


    HIST: 1982 c 591 s 1