MO HB1746

Requires a surety bond from any person filing a court action challenging the issuance or renewal of a license for a commercial livestock or poultry slaughter or processing plant.

Sets the bond amount at 20 percent of the estimated costs of building the facility or the operational costs of an existing facility, with an exemption for indigent persons.

Mandates dismissal of any action if the required bond is not paid within 30 days of filing.

Allows courts to award attorney's fees and costs to defendants if the court determines the action was without merit or filed for purposes of harassment, delay, or improper interference with facility operations.

Makes a person liable for all financial losses suffered by the facility if an injunction halts operations and the person does not prevail in the action.