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MO SB4
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
William Stouffer
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AI Summary
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Repeals section 273.345 of Missouri Revised Statutes, which was known as the "Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act"
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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
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Eliminates the prohibition on having custody of more than 50 breeding dogs for the purpose of selling offspring as pets
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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