Unlawful removal of an electronic dog collar or radio transmitting device
It is against the law to take a GPS or radio tracking collar off someone else's dog on purpose to stop the owner from finding the dog. This is a class A misdemeanor. If someone is found guilty, the court orders them to pay the owner the value of any dog that gets lost or dies because of it. The court can also order them to pay for any breeding money the owner lost.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
578.028. removal of an electronic dog collar or radio transmitting device — — . — 1. A person commits the of unlawful removal of an electronic dog collar or radio transmitting device if he or she removes an electronic or radio transmitting collar from a dog without the permission of the owner of the dog with the intent to prevent or hinder the owner from locating the dog.
2. The offense of unlawful removal of an electronic dog collar or radio transmitting device is a . The court shall any person under this section to pay as restitution the actual value of any dog lost or killed as a result of such removal. The court may also order restitution to the owner for any lost .
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Source & history notes
(L. 2009 H.B. 62, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
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