Records.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 62.80
in effect62.80. - Records.
(a) MACC shall maintain at all times a record of any animal impounded by its staff or deposited into its custody by an owner, rescue group, humane society, or by any other means. Such record shall include:
(1) The date on which the animal was taken into custody;
(2) The date of the making of the record;
(3) A description of the animal including the animal's species, color, breed, sex, approximate age, and approximate weight;
(4) The reason for taking custody of the animal and the location where custody was taken;
(5) The name, phone number, and address of the owner, if known;
(6) Any license or rabies tag, microchip, tattoo, collar, or other identification number carried by or appearing on the animal;
(7) The condition and/or disposition of the animal; and
(8) A description of any medical care provided while in the custody and control of the shelter.
(b) Records required by this subsection shall be maintained for at least five (5) years, or as otherwise required by law or by an applicable retention schedule, and shall be available for public inspection to the extent permitted by law. (Ord. No. 2016-009, § 1, 2-12-16)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT4ANCACO_CH62INGE_62.80REFetched: 11/2/2026