HB 862 -- Protection Against Rabies

Sponsor:  Guest

This bill requires that any dog, cat, or ferret that bites a
person must be placed under observation for 10 days.  Animals
with a current rabies vaccination will be confined to a location
specified by the local public health agency.  Animals not
vaccinated must be confined in a pound, kennel, or with a
licensed veterinarian.  Animals not infected can be reclaimed by
their owner after 10 days.  Infected animals will be humanely
euthanized.  Strays will be immediately euthanized with the head
being submitted for rabies examination.  All other biting animals
with the potential to expose a person to rabies will be managed
on a case-by-case basis.

Any person who violates the provisions of the bill will be guilty
of a class A misdemeanor.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:20 am