Effective - 28 Aug 1993
277.022. Ratite birds classified as livestock. — For the purposes of any rule or regulation promulgated by any department, board, or commission of this state, ratite birds including, but not limited to, ostrich and emu, scientifically designated as Dromiceius novaehollandiae, shall be treated and classified as livestock rather than as exotic animals.
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(L. 1993 H.B. 566 § 13 merged with S.B. 84 § 13)
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XVII - Agriculture and Animals
Chapter 277 - Missouri Livestock Marketing Law
Section 277.010 - Designation of chapter.
Section 277.020 - Definitions.
Section 277.022 - Ratite birds classified as livestock.
Section 277.024 - Aquatic products classified as livestock.
Section 277.030 - License required to hold livestock sale.
Section 277.040 - Application for license — issuance — disposition of fees.
Section 277.060 - Posting of license.
Section 277.070 - Responsibility of licensee — net proceeds.
Section 277.090 - Sales record to be kept.
Section 277.130 - Licensee shall determine true ownership.
Section 277.141 - Warranties of merchantability or fitness to be in writing.
Section 277.160 - Rulemaking authority of state veterinarian, procedure.
Section 277.170 - Injunction powers of state veterinarian.
Section 277.180 - Bribes to violate the livestock marketing law — class E felony.