MO SB566

Adds section 322.005 to Missouri law requiring rabies vaccination documentation for dogs and cats when there is reasonable suspicion a person may have been exposed to rabies from contact with the animal

Defines "owner" as any person who keeps or harbors an animal for 14 or more consecutive days, excluding veterinarians and kennel operators with temporary custody for less than 60 days

Requires rabies vaccinations to be administered by a licensed veterinarian in accordance with the current Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control prepared by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians

If owner cannot provide vaccination documentation, the animal must be surrendered to law enforcement, a public health official, or a licensed veterinarian for examination

Allows a licensed veterinarian to euthanize the dog or cat if deemed necessary for the immediate health of the injured person