Minneapolis, MN Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)

Minneapolis defines a groomer as anyone who, for a fee, cleans, trims, brushes, or treats an animal for external parasites (Code of Ordinances § 62.20). Under § 63.140(a), no one may keep or maintain a place for grooming, or any other form of care for hire, without first applying for and obtaining a license through Animal Care and Control (MACC), which issues a sanitary-conditions report on the premises before the license is granted. Licenses expire May 1 each year, and licensees must also conform to Minneapolis Health Department and Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine regulations. MACC officers may inspect any groomer's business premises at any reasonable time under § 62.30.