[CC 1984 §4-104]
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, barter or give away baby chickens, ducklings or other fowl, until fully feathered out, or rabbits or other animals under the age of two (2) months as pets, toys, premiums or novelties; provided however, that this Section shall not be construed to prohibit the sale or display of such baby chickens, ducklings or other fowl or such rabbits or other animals under the age of two (2) months in proper facilities by breeders or stores engaged in the business of selling them to be raised for commercial purposes.
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A person is guilty of animal neglect when he/she has custody or ownership or both of an animal and fails to provide adequate care or adequate control which results in substantial harm to the animal.
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A person is guilty of animal abandonment when he/she has knowingly abandoned an animal in any place without making provisions for its adequate care.
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Animal neglect or animal abandonment are ordinance violations. For a first (1st) offense of either violation, a term of imprisonment not to exceed fifteen (15) days, or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both such fine and imprisonment may be imposed. For a second (2nd) or subsequent violation of either offense, a term of imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days, or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both such fine and imprisonment may be imposed. All fines and penalties for a first (1st) conviction of animal neglect or animal abandonment may be waived by the court provided that the person found guilty of animal neglect or abandonment shows that adequate, permanent remedies for the neglect or abandonment have been made. Reasonable costs incurred for the care and maintenance of neglected or abandoned animals may not be waived.
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In addition to any other penalty imposed by this Section, the court may order a person found guilty of animal neglect or animal abandonment to pay all reasonable costs and expenses necessary for:
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The care and maintenance of neglected or abandoned animals within the person's custody or ownership;
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The disposal of any dead or diseased animals within the person's custody or ownership;
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The reduction of resulting organic debris affecting the immediate area of the neglect or abandonment; and
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The avoidance or minimization of any public health risks created by the neglect or abandonment of the animals.
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A person is guilty of animal abuse when a person:
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Intentionally or purposely kills an animal in any manner not allowed by or expressly exempted from the provisions of Sections 578.005 to 578.023 and 273.030, RSMo.;
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Purposely or intentionally causes injury or suffering to an animal; or
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Having ownership or custody of an animal knowingly fails to provide adequate care or adequate control.
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A person commits the crime of assault on a police animal when such person knowingly attempts to kill or disable or knowingly causes or attempts to cause serious physical injury to a police animal when that animal is involved in law enforcement investigation, apprehension, tracking, or search, or the animal is in the custody of or under the control of a Law Enforcement Officer, department of corrections officer, municipal police department, fire department or a rescue unit or agency.
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Assault on a police animal is an ordinance violation.