Minnesota Statutes 97A.56 – Feral Swine
Subdivision 1.Definition.
For purposes of this section, “feral swine” means a member of the genus and species Sus scrofa that lives in the wild.
Subd. 2.Prohibited actions; penalty.
Attorney's Note
Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
Class Prison Fine Misdemeanor up to 90 days up to $1,000
For details, see § 609.02
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 97A.56
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
Attorney's Note
Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 97A.56
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
(a) A person may not possess or release feral swine or swine that were feral during any part of the swine’s lifetime or allow feral swine to run at large.
(b) A person may not hunt or trap feral swine, except as authorized by the commissioner for feral swine control or eradication. It is not a violation of this section if a person shoots a feral swine and reports the taking to the commissioner within 24 hours. All swine taken in this manner must be surrendered to the commissioner.
(c) A person who violates this subdivision is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 3.Authorized removal of feral swine.
A person authorized under game and fish laws to take feral swine is not liable to the owner for the value of the animals.