2005 Missouri Revised Statutes - § 267.585. — Carriers of livestock, regulations.

267.585. 1. Owners and operators of railroads, trucks, airplanes and other conveyances are forbidden to move any livestock, animals or birds through, into or within the state except in compliance with the provisions set forth in sections 267.560 to 267.660 and such rules and regulations of the department as may be adopted hereunder.

2. All railway cars, trucks, airplanes and other conveyances used in the transportation of livestock and birds of any kind shall be maintained in a clean sanitary condition.

3. Owners and operators of railway cars, trucks, airplanes and other conveyances that have been used for the movement of any livestock, animals or birds infected with or exposed to any infectious, contagious or communicable disease shall be required to have such cars, trucks, airplanes and other conveyances thoroughly cleaned and disinfected under official supervision before further use is permissible for the transportation of livestock.

4. Owners and operators of railroads, trucks, airplanes and other conveyances used for the transportation of livestock, animals and birds into, within and through Missouri shall assure themselves that each consignment is prepared for shipment in keeping with the requirements of sections 267.560 to 267.660, and that it is accompanied by official health certificate or permit. Such health certificate or permit should be attached to the waybill accompanying the shipment or be in the possession of the attendant in charge of the animals.

(L. 1959 H.B. 501 § 6)