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MO SB631

Bill

Status

Passed

7/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mike Parson

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts sections of Missouri law related to agriculture, vocational education, grain dealing, vehicle weight limits, corporate farming restrictions, animal welfare, and agritourism activities.

  • Establishes the "Agritourism Promotion Act" providing liability protections for registered agritourism operators from injury claims arising from inherent risks of agritourism activities, with required warning signage and written notice to participants.

  • Modifies grain dealer law definitions and title transfer provisions for grain purchases within Missouri, including deferred payment and pricing agreements.

  • Allows 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members to exhibit livestock at state fairs and permits all livestock breeders and domestic animal owners to exhibit at national, state, and local fairs and pet shows.

  • Requires farm animal professionals to submit videotape or digital recordings of suspected animal abuse or neglect to law enforcement within twenty-four hours without editing or manipulation; violations are Class A misdemeanors.

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to animals and agriculture

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Review5/7/2012
Agriculture Policy4/12/2012
Agriculture, Food Production And Outdoor Resources2/2/2012

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