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MO SB4

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

William Stouffer

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals section 273.345 of Missouri Revised Statutes, which was known as the "Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act"

  • Removes requirements for large-scale dog breeding operations (those with more than 10 female breeding dogs) to provide adequate food, water, shelter, veterinary care, exercise space, and rest between breeding cycles

  • Eliminates the prohibition on having custody of more than 50 breeding dogs for the purpose of selling offspring as pets

  • Removes criminal penalties for puppy mill cruelty, which were classified as class C misdemeanors for first offenses and class A misdemeanors for subsequent violations

Legislative Description

Repeals the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act

Last Action

Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

1/26/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Food Production And Outdoor Resources1/12/2011

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