If a child owns or takes care of an animal, that child's parent or guardian is responsible for making sure the animal is properly cared for.
578.014. Responsibility of parent or of owning. — The parent or guardian of a minor child is responsible for the of any animal owned by, in the control of, or by that minor child.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1983 S.B. 211 § 5)
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