Civil damages provided for failing to give notice of finding an estray.

HF 272 amends Minnesota Statutes section 346.021 to clarify requirements for people who find lost animals (called "estrays"). It requires finders to notify the owner within 7 days if they know who owns the animal, or to post a detailed notice with local officials within 10 days (including animal description and location) if they don’t know the owner. If a finder fails to provide this notice, they become liable for double the damages the owner suffers. This bill directly affects individuals who find stray animals, establishing clear notice rules and financial consequences for non-compliance.