The following performance standards are for commercial kennels:
(A) The owner of a commercial kennel must receive a license per M.S. § 347.31 through 347.40.
(B) Fecal waste. All animal wastes must be disposed of in a timely and sanitary manner. In no event shall there be an accumulation of waste beyond 24 hours. In public areas during operating hours, all wastes must be disposed of immediately or, at minimum, such waste to be stored in a container with tight fitting lids and disposed of in an approved sanitary manner at the end of the day.
(C) All cages, pens, benches, boxes, or receptacles in which animals are confined shall be easily cleanable, durable and constructed of non-corrosive material and maintained in good repair. Such cages and pens shall also be properly sufficient and humane in size for the confinement of such animals.
(D) Abandoned animals. M.S. § 346.37 regulating the abandonment of animals in commercial kennels is hereby adopted by reference and fully set forth in this code.
(E) Sale of animals. Any commercial kennel engaging in the sale of animals must comply with Minn. Rules § 1720.1560 which are hereby adopted by reference.
(F) Bites. All sections of this chapter pertaining to dog bites shall apply to commercial kennels.
(G) Humane treatment. M. S. §§ 343.20 through 343.36 relating to cruelty to animals are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated in and made a part of this article as though fully set forth in this section.
(H) Exception. Hospitals, clinics, and federally-regulated medical facilities operated by licensed veterinarians exclusively for the care and treatment of animals are exempt from the provisions of this section.
(Ord. 2012-1149, passed 9-4-12)