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MO HB1921

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Beth Low

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act" requiring dogs kept for breeding or sale to have adequate housing, food and water, shelter, veterinary care, regular exercise, and rest between breeding cycles

  • Limits ownership of intact dogs over four months old to a maximum of 50 dogs when used for breeding or raising puppies for sale

  • Defines specific standards including enclosures at least three times the dog's length with solid or nearly-solid flooring, environmental temperature between 50-85 degrees Fahrenheit, and at least one hour of daily exercise

  • Exempts veterinary treatment, transportation, retail pet stores, and humane organizations from the requirements

  • Establishes violation as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment up to 180 days, or both

Legislative Description

Establishes the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act to prohibit large-scale commercial breeding of dogs that is harmful and unhealthy

Last Action

Referred: Special Standing Committee on Urban Issues (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Special Standing Committee on Urban Issues5/14/2010

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