Laws from the 1930sView official source
In plain English
In this set of Missouri laws, the word 'dog' means any dog — male or female — that is older than six months.
Word-for-word law
273.040. Dog defined. — The word "dog", whenever used in sections 273.040 to 273.180 without qualifications, is intended to mean a female as well as a male dog over six months of age.
(RSMo 1939 § 14555)
Prior revision: 1929 § 12878
Red section numbers link to that law.
Related Missouri laws
Owner liable, when
RSMo 273.036
Killing or injuring a dog, reasonable apprehension of imminent harm is an absolute defense
RSMo 273.033
Dog tax, when due
RSMo 273.050
Dogs may be killed, when
RSMo 273.030
Amount of tax
RSMo 273.060
Recovery of damages for sheep killed
RSMo 273.020
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