Effective - 28 Aug 1955
322.030. Duty of owner or person in charge to kill dog or have immunized. — Whenever any dog has been bitten by, fought with, or has been substantially exposed to any dog affected with rabies, it shall be the duty of the owner, or person in charge thereof, forthwith to kill such exposed dog or have it immunized against rabies at the owner's or custodian's expense, by the administration of antirabic virus by a licensed veterinarian.
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(RSMo 1939 § 14540, repealed L. 1953 p. 662 § A, again enacted L. 1955 p. 754)
Prior revision: 1929 § 12866
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXI - Public Safety and Morals
Chapter 322 - Protection Against Rabies
Section 322.010 - Definitions.
Section 322.020 - Dogs prohibited from running at large, when.
Section 322.030 - Duty of owner or person in charge to kill dog or have immunized.
Section 322.040 - Quarantine order to be issued by mayor — to be published and posted.
Section 322.050 - County commission or presiding commissioner empowered to act.
Section 322.060 - Duty of officials to kill dogs — exceptions.
Section 322.070 - Expenses to be paid, how — fees.
Section 322.080 - Violation of law a misdemeanor — penalty.
Section 322.090 - County commission empowered to adopt rules and regulations.
Section 322.100 - County health commissioner shall prepare regulations and hold hearing.
Section 322.110 - Law not applicable to municipalities, when.
Section 322.125 - Control of dogs in certain counties, how adopted.