Subp. 12.
Pets.
All pets housed within the residence shall be maintained in good health and limited to dogs, cats, fish, guinea pigs, gerbils, rabbits, hamsters, rats, mice, and birds if the birds are clear of chlamydia psittaci. The provider shall ensure that:
A.
parents are notified prior to admission of the presence of pets in the residence;
B.
children handle animals only with supervision;
C.
rabies shots and tags are current for all dogs and cats;
D.
pet cages are located and cleaned away from any food preparation, storage, or serving areas;
E.
play areas are free of animal excrement not confined to pet cages;
F.
parents of a child whose skin is broken by an animal bite or scratch, are notified of the injury on the day the injury occurs; and
G.
the agent of a board of health as authorized under Minnesota Statutes, section 145A.04 is immediately notified whenever a child in care is bitten by an animal, the notification shall be given before any steps are taken to destroy the animal, and the provider shall take reasonable steps to confine the animal.