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MO HB1521
Bill
Status
1/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Noel Torpey
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AI Summary
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Repeals and reenacts section 273.327 of Missouri Revised Statutes regarding licensing fees for animal care facilities.
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Establishes license fee ranges of $100-$2,500 per year for animal shelters, pounds, kennels, pet shops, and dealers, with a separate range of $100-$1,000 per year for commercial breeders.
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Exempts animal shelters from all licensing and annual fees effective January 1, 2015.
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Allows the director to exempt animal shelters from fees prior to January 1, 2015 through promulgated rules.
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Authorizes the director to deny or revoke an animal shelter license if the applicant or licensee unreasonably profits from adoption or animal sales charges.
Legislative Description
Exempts, effective January 1, 2015, an animal shelter from the payment of any licensing and other fees under the provisions of the Animal Care Facilities Act
Last Action
Referred: Ways and Means(H)
1/29/2014