In Missouri, every dog owner has to register their dog and pay a dog tax by February 1st each year. If this is not done, the dog is not legally allowed to stay in the state.
273.050. Dog tax, when due. — No dog shall be permitted to be and remain within the limits of the state unless the owner thereof, or someone for said owner, shall have caused such dog to be listed and the tax imposed by sections 273.040 to 273.180 to be paid on or before the first day of February of each year hereafter.
(RSMo 1939 § 14546)
Prior revision: 1929 § 12872
Dogs, in certain counties may require licensing, 322.090 to 322.145
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Related Missouri laws
Dog defined
RSMo 273.040
Amount of tax
RSMo 273.060
Owner liable, when
RSMo 273.036
Killing or injuring a dog, reasonable apprehension of imminent harm is an absolute defense
RSMo 273.033
Issuance of license
RSMo 273.070
Dogs may be killed, when
RSMo 273.030
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