USDA regulations and standards, compliance with required
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.
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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