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MO SB795

Bill

Status

Passed

7/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

Tom Loehner

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Agriculture Protection Fund" to receive licensing fees and other agriculture-related revenues, with money used solely for department of agriculture administration

  • Establishes the "Large Carnivore Act" (sections 578.600-578.624) regulating ownership, breeding, and transport of nonnative large cats and bears, requiring permits, liability insurance of $250,000, and microchip identification

  • Updates penalties for illegally releasing swine to wild state (class A misdemeanor for first offense; class D felony for second offense within 10 years) and regulates feral hog hunting and Russian/European wild boar handling

  • Increases pesticide registration fees from $15 to $150 annually and late renewal penalties from $5 to $50, with revenues directed to agriculture protection fund

  • Modifies blaster's license requirements, including training hours, examination standards, and additions of well screen cleaning exemptions for agricultural irrigation wells

Legislative Description

Modifies various provisions regarding animals and agriculture

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/9/2010

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Review4/27/2010
Agriculture Policy4/1/2010
Agriculture, Food Production And Outdoor Resources1/25/2010

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