(a) The board must initiate an investigation upon receiving a formal complaint alleging violations of section 347.58 or 347.59.
(b) When a local animal control authority, a peace officer, or a humane agent appointed under section 343.01 is made aware of an alleged violation under this chapter or chapter 343 or 346, committed by a commercial breeder, the local animal control authority, peace officer, or humane agent appointed under section 343.01 must report the alleged violation in a timely manner to the board.
History:2014 c 312 art 13 s 35