MN DOG BITE LAW
Here are the dog bite statute in Minnesota and regulations for a dangerous dog. In addition, the law also discusses liability of the owner for compensation after a dog bite. If you have been bitten by a dog or injured by a dog in Minnesota, the dog owner responsible. You are entitled to compensation from the dog owner’s insurance. To learn more, call us for a free consultation. A best MN dog bite lawyer will explain the laws to you and advise you of your rights. Most importantly, we make sure you are fairly compensated after you have been attacked or injured by a dog.
Minnesota Dog Bite Statute – Dangerous Dog. Minnesota Attorneys
347.22 DAMAGES, OWNER LIABLE.
If a dog, without provocation, attacks or injures any person who is acting peaceably in any place where the person may lawfully be, the owner of the dog is liable in damages. … The term “owner” includes any person harboring or keeping a dog. However, the owner shall be primarily liable.
347.51 DANGEROUS DOGS;
REGISTRATION.
Subdivision 1. Requirement.
No person may own a dangerous dog in this state unless the dog is registered as provided in this section.
Subd. 2. Registration.
An animal control authority shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of a dangerous dog if the owner presents sufficient evidence that:
(1) a proper enclosure exists for the dangerous dog. Also, a posting on the premises with a clearly visible warning sign that there is a dangerous dog on the property. …;
(2) a surety bond … in the sum of at least $300,000, payable to any person injured by the dangerous dog. Otherwise, a policy of liability insurance … in the amount of at least $300,000 …;
(3) the owner has paid an annual fee of not more than $500, in addition to any regular dog licensing fees, to obtain a certificate of registration for a dangerous dog under this section; and
(4) the owner has had microchip identification implanted in the dangerous dog as required under section 347.515.
Subd. 2a. Warning symbol.
… The animal control authority must provide, for posting on the owner’s property, a copy of a warning symbol to inform children that there is a dangerous dog on the property. Further, the warning symbol must be the uniform symbol provided by the commissioner of public safety.
… The animal control authority may charge the registrant a reasonable fee to cover its administrative costs and the cost of the warning symbol.
Subd. 3. Fee.
The animal control authority may charge the owner an annual fee … to obtain a certificate of registration for a dangerous dog under this section.
Subd. 3a. Dangerous dog designation review.
Beginning six months after a dog is declared a dangerous dog, an owner may request annually that the animal control authority review the designation. The owner must provide evidence that the dog’s behavior has changed. For example, due to the dog’s age, neutering, environment, obedience training that includes modification of aggressive behavior, or other factors. Then, if the animal control authority finds sufficient evidence that the dog’s behavior has changed, the authority may rescind the dangerous dog designation.
Subd. 4. Law enforcement; exemption.
The provisions of this section do not apply to dangerous dogs used by law enforcement officials for police work.
Subd. 5. Exemption.
Dogs may not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury, or damage was sustained by a person:
(1) Who was committing, at the time, a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the dog;
(2) Who was provoking, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog. Likewise, who can be shown to have repeatedly, in the past, provoked, tormented, abused, or assaulted the dog; or
(3) Who was committing or attempting to commit a crime.
Subd. 6.
[Repealed, 1Sp2001 c 8 art 8 s 30]
Subd. 7. Tag.
A dangerous dog registered under this section must have a standardized, easily identifiable tag identifying the dog as dangerous. Also, the tag must contain the uniform dangerous dog symbol, affixed to the dog’s collar at all times.
Subd. 8. Local ordinances.
A statutory or home rule charter city, or a county, may not adopt an ordinance regulating dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs based solely on the specific breed of the dog. Ordinances inconsistent with this subdivision are void.
Subd. 9. Contracted services.
An animal control authority may contract with another political subdivision or other person to provide the services required under sections 347.50 to 347.565. Notwithstanding any contract entered into under this subdivision, all fees collected under sections 347.50 to 347.54 shall be paid to the animal control authority. In addition, all certificates of registration must be issued in the name of the animal control authority.
DOG BITE ATTACK COMPENSATION ATTORNEY MN
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