2011 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE XVII AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter 273 Dogs--Cats
Section 273.352. Advisory committee, appointment, qualifications--duties to assist in establishing rules--not to receive compensation or expenses--rulemaking procedure.

273.352. 1. There is hereby established an advisory committee to assist the director in establishing rules under sections 273.350 and 273.352 and to provide ongoing review of the administration of sections 273.325 to 273.357. The members of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation or reimbursement for their expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The advisory committee shall consist of thirteen persons appointed by the director as follows:

(1) One person who operates or supervises an animal shelter;

(2) One person who operates or is employed by a pound or dog pound;

(3) One person who operates a commercial kennel or a boarding kennel;

(4) One person who operates a pet shop and who sells both dogs and cats;

(5) One dealer;

(6) One person who operates or is employed by an animal humane society or other humane organization;

(7) One veterinarian licensed pursuant to chapter 340;

(8) One person who is a commercial animal breeder, who breeds both dogs and cats;

(9) One person representing the Missouri Animal Control Association;

(10) One person representing professional cat breeders;

(11) The state veterinarian of the department of agriculture;

(12) The state public health veterinarian of the department of health and senior services;

(13) One hobby or show breeder.

2. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024.

(L. 1992 S.B. 636 4 subsecs. 2 to 6, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52, A.L. 1995 S.B. 3)

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