HB 583 -- Animal Neglect

Sponsor:  Talboy

This bill changes the laws regarding the crime of animal neglect
by specifying that a person is guilty of the crime when the
person acts with negligence in failing to provide adequate care
or control over an animal in which he or she has custody or
ownership.  The bill also eliminates the cap on the amount of the
fine and the penalty of imprisonment for this crime.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:25 am