HB 1797 -- Aging Equines

Sponsor:  Viebrock

This bill allows the owner of an aging equine to deliver the
animal to any nonpublic animal shelter or rescue ranch during
regular posted hours for proper disposal or the humane
termination of life.  The maximum fee charged for proper disposal
of the equine, which must be posted within the receiving area of
the animal shelter, cannot exceed the average fee charged by
three local veterinarians.  All transfers of equines once
complete are final.  No person seeking to voluntarily terminate
ownership of an equine is to be refused services based on failure
to pay the costs that may be incurred in the care and maintenance
of the equine by the animal shelter or rescue ranch.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:11 pm