Animals Minnesota

It is illegal to conduct a greased pig contest.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

You cannot coat a pig in grease and release it for a crowd to chase and capture. This law was enacted to prevent animal cruelty under the guise of agricultural entertainment. State lawmakers eventually decided that terrorizing heavily lubricated livestock wasn't appropriate family fun.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Minnesota Statutes § 343.36

Where to look:

Minnesota Animal Cruelty Laws

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