Importation of live Cervidae permission to certain accredited facilities

This bill amends Minnesota law to regulate the importation of live deer and related animals (Cervidae) to prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) spread. It generally prohibits importing such animals from areas with recent CWD outbreaks unless tested negative, and requires them to come from certified CWD-free herds. The key exception allows interstate transfers between facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) or specific AZA-partnered institutions. It also permits limited imports of non-CWD-susceptible orphaned wild animals to AZA-accredited Minnesota facilities after a joint risk assessment. The bill directly affects zoos, wildlife facilities, and agricultural importers handling Cervidae.