MO HB329

Renames "animal trespass" to "livestock trespass" and narrows the offense to apply only to livestock rather than all animals

Adds a new statutory definition of "livestock" including cattle, swine, sheep, ratite birds (ostrich, emu), aquatic products, llamas, alpaca, buffalo, legally-obtained elk raised in confinement, goats, poultry, equine, and exotic animals

First offense remains an infraction with a fine up to $200; second and subsequent offenses are a class C misdemeanor with fines up to $500 and/or imprisonment

Courts may waive fines for first-time offenders who demonstrate adequate permanent remedies have been made, but costs for care and maintenance of trespassing livestock cannot be waived

Trespass occurs when a person with ownership or custody of livestock knowingly fails to provide adequate control for 12 or more hours