2017 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XVII AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter 269 Disposal of Dead Animals
Section 269.021 Large scale animal death, state veterinarian, powers, duties.
Effective 28 Aug 1992
Title XVII AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter 269269.021. Large scale animal death, state veterinarian, powers, duties. — In the event of large scale animal death loss due to disaster, a disease outbreak, or a disease eradication and control program that will require disposal in excess of the restrictions of section 269.020, the state veterinarian shall develop an emergency plan of disposal for the carcasses. Upon request of the state veterinarian, the state department of natural resources shall assist in the development of the emergency plan and the implementation of such plan. For purposes of this section, the term "animal" shall include cattle, swine, turkeys, chickens, sheep, horses, other domestic and exotic animals including birds, fish, and reptiles, and all other animals raised or produced for commercial purposes.
(L. 1992 H.B. 878)
