HB 1441 -- Large Carnivore Act

Sponsor:  Sutherland

This bill establishes the Large Carnivore Act which prohibits the
breeding of "large carnivores," defined as certain cats of the
Felidae family or any species of bear.  Except as provided in the
bill, the possession, ownership, or transfer of ownership of a
large carnivore is also prohibited.

Requirements for the permitting, confinement, sanitation,
feeding, transporting, identification, veterinary care, seizure,
and euthanasia of large carnivores are specified.  The
requirements are in addition to any applicable state or federal
law and do not preclude any local political subdivision from
adopting more restrictive laws.  Certain entities, law
enforcement officials, animal control officers, and veterinarians
are exempt from the bill.

The penalty for violations varies according to the severity of
the offense.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:43 am