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MS HB430
Bill
Status
Failed
3/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Andy Gipson
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AI Summary
- Authorizes county boards of supervisors to use county road equipment and employees to bury dead livestock or poultry during emergency situations or disease epidemics, upon availability of such equipment and employees
- Requires the board to adopt a resolution declaring an emergency exists and that burying livestock or poultry is in the best interest of the county's health and welfare
- Allows burial on the property owner's premises only with written permission and a signed release and waiver of liability protecting the county from claims
- Requires county boards of supervisors to establish and adopt an indigent burial policy by October 1, 2010, which sets standards for eligibility and allows the county to pay full or partial burial costs
- Effective date is July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Burying of dead livestock or poultry; authorize boards of supervisors of counties to do so in emergency situations.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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