HB 2102 -- Licensure and Regulation of Animal Care Facilities

Sponsor:  Munzlinger

This bill changes the laws regarding the Animal Care Facilities
Act.  In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Removes the exemption for animal shelters from the required
annual licensure fee;

(2)  Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from retaining,
contracting with, or otherwise utilizing the services of the
personnel of any nonprofit organization for the purpose of
inspecting or licensing a shelter, pound, kennel, breeder, pet
shop, or any animal care facility subject to the provisions of
the act; and

(3)  Allows persons breeding dogs exclusively for hunting
purposes to apply to the department for an exemption from the
provisions of the act.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:13 pm