Zoos exempted from fur farm requirements.

HF 1699 exempts specific accredited zoos from Minnesota's fur farm regulations. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97A.106, to add a new exemption for zoos that are USDA-licensed exhibitors, hold AZA accreditation, and participate in the AZA Species Survival Plan. This change directly affects zoos meeting all three criteria, removing their requirement to comply with fur farm regulations. The exemption applies to the specific regulatory provisions referenced in the statute, not to other zoo operations or regulations.