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MO SB553
Bill
Status
2/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Brian Munzlinger
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AI Summary
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County health ordinances and regulations now require concurrence of both the county commission and county health center board, rather than either acting independently
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Agricultural structures used exclusively for production, harvesting, storage, drying, or raising of agricultural commodities (including livestock) are exempt from county health orders, ordinances, rules, and regulations
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County health regulations cannot conflict with rules from the Department of Health and Senior Services, Department of Natural Resources (chapters 260, 640, 643, 644), or Department of Social Services (chapter 198)
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Removes the provision stating that concentrated animal feeding operation regulations shall not be construed as restricting local controls
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Violations of county health ordinances remain a misdemeanor, with fees deposited in the county treasury to support the public health activities for which they were generated
Legislative Description
Modifies the authority of county health center boards to promulgate rules to enhance public health and prevent disease
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
4/15/2015