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Creation of Minnesota Office of Animal Protection
The Minnesota Office of Animal Protection (MN OAP) bill has been introduced in the Minnesota Legislature. Senate bill: S.F. 1163 (author: Sen. John Marty / House bill: H.F. 1816 (Rep. Matt Norris). To learn more about the bill, why it is needed, and bill status, go to:
OVERVIEW: SYSTEMIC REFORM Cruelty to animals is a serious crime - not only to animals but also to humans. Animal cruelty is linked to human violence, including child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual abuse, and other crimes. The Minnesota Office of Animal Protection, to be housed in the MN Department of Public Safety, will provide statewide assistance to local, state, and Tribal agencies and other authorities involved in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of animal cruelty. Learn more at website above.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY: The OAP bill is focused on criminal law (animal cruelty) and applies to all animals. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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