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Missouri Alliance for Animals

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • Help Animals
    • Animal Help Lines
    • Get Involved
    • Book Us!
  • Learn More
    • Animal Laws
    • The Issues
    • Guide to Purchasing a Pup
    • Spay/Neuter Programs
  • Safer Together Missouri
  • CANA Coalitions
    • What is CANA?
    • Western MO
    • Eastern MO

Animal laws on the books

Missouri State Laws & Animal Welfare Act

Anti-Cruelty Statutes (RSMo. 578.005-578.050; 578.151-578.153; 578.170-578.188)

Restitution/Reimbursement of Costs/Liens (RSMo. 430.165)
Dog Fighting (RSMo. 578.025)
Cockfighting, Bear Baiting (RSMo. 578.170–578.188)
Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA) (RSMo. 273.325–273.359) 
Sterilization of Dogs and Cats Adopted (RSMo. 273.400–273.405)
Canine Cruelty Prevention Act (CCPA) (RSMo. 273.345)
Large Carnivore Act (LCA) (RSMo. 578.600–578.625)
Pet Friendly License Plate (RSMo. 301.3087)
Assistance Animal, Guide Dog (RSMo. 209.150–209.204; 304.080)
Dog Laws, Licensing (RSMo. 273.010-273.180)
Dog Running at Large (RSMo. 77.510; 79.400; 80.090)
Endangered Species (RSMo. 252.020, 252.235, 252.240)
Wildlife and Forestry Law (RSMo. 252.002-252.333)
Protection Against Rabies (RSMo. 322.010-322.145)
Bestiality (RSMo. 566.111)
Trust for Animals (creating a) (RSMo. 456-004.408)
Animal Research and Production Facilities Protection Act (AG-GAG) (RSMO. 578.405-578.412)
Hunter Harassment (RSMo. 537.524)


Missouri Rules & Regulations

Animal Care Facilities Act; Canine Cruelty Prevention Act ; and Large Carnivore Act  (ACFA) (CCPA) (LCA)
Veterinarian Reporting/Immunity


Federal Laws

Animal Welfare Act (AWA) (Title 7, Chapter 54, Sect. 2131-2159) 

Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Act Regulations

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