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RSMo 578.606effective 28 Aug 2010

USDA regulations and standards, compliance with required

In plain English

Anyone who owns, has, breeds, or sells a large carnivore must follow all USDA rules. When a large carnivore dies, the owner has to tell the state department of agriculture within 10 business days. That notice must include the ID number from the animal's microchip.

Word-for-word law

578.606. regulations and standards, with required — death of animal, notification of required. — 1. Any person who owns, possesses, breeds, or sells a shall adhere to all United States Department of Agriculture regulations and standards.

2. Upon the death of a large carnivore, the owner shall notify the state department of agriculture of such death within ten business days. Such notification shall include the identification number from the animal's .

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Source & history notes

(L. 2010 S.B. 795)

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