RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTING RAPTORS INTO MINNESOTA

Subpart 1. Importing hybrid raptors and raptors not native to Minnesota. A permittee who plans to obtain a hybrid raptor or raptor not native to Minnesota from outside the state must notify the commissioner ten days before importing the raptor and must submit a reporting form under part 6238.1650 , subpart 1, to the commissioner within ten days of obtaining the raptor. A permittee must obtain the required Board of Animal Health certification from a veterinarian and submit a copy to the commissioner before importation. Subp. 2. Importing raptors native to Minnesota. A permittee who obtains a raptor that is native to Minnesota while outside the state must submit a reporting form under part 6238.1650 , subpart 1, to the commissioner within ten days of obtaining the raptor. A permittee must obtain the required Board of Animal Health certification from a veterinarian and submit a copy to the commissioner before importation.