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MO HB1096

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jay Houghton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 265.475 to Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 265 governing meat inspection
  • Authorizes commercial slaughter plants and meat processors to slaughter and process captive cervids (deer, elk, and related species) for human consumption
  • Facilities must be inspected by either the Missouri Department of Agriculture under Chapter 265 or the USDA under 9 CFR 352
  • Captive cervids must originate from herds participating in a USDA herd certification program

Legislative Description

Allows for the slaughter and processing of captive cervids for human consumption at facilities inspected by the USDA or Department of Agriculture

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Agriculture4/15/2015
Conservation and Natural Resources4/2/2015

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