This bill proposes repealing two Minnesota statutes related to rabies control and livestock sales. Specifically:

1. Rabies Proclamation (Minnesota Statute 35.68) – This statute mandates that if a community health board or the executive director of the Board of Animal Health determines a rabies outbreak in an area, they must issue and file a proclamation requiring all dogs in the area to be muzzled to prevent the spread of the disease. The proclamation must be published or posted publicly and remains in effect for up to six months. Local law enforcement and health boards are responsible for enforcement.

2. Sale of Branded Livestock (Minnesota Statute 35.830) – This statute requires sellers of branded livestock to execute a written bill of sale, including detailed information about the seller, purchaser, and animals sold. The buyer must keep this bill of sale for at least two years, and it must accompany livestock while being transported. The document serves as legal proof of the sale and can be requested by peace officers or compliance officials.

The bill, authored by Representatives Anderson P. H. and Harder, seeks to eliminate these statutes, meaning the legal requirements for rabies outbreak responses and livestock bill of sale documentation would no longer be in effect. It has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture Finance and Policy for further consideration.