[R.O. 2013 § 205.110; R.O. 2012 § 205.110; CC 1987 § 73.040]
It shall be unlawful for any person owning or having charge of any animal, reptile or bird of any kind to allow the same to run at large within the Village.
[R.O. 2013 § 205.120; R.O. 2012 § 205.120; CC 1987 § 73.050]
It shall be unlawful for any person owning or having charge of any animal, reptile or bird of any kind, even though the same may be kept penned or confined within the Village, to allow or permit the same to give forth or cause any loud or unusual noise or to cause any ill-smelling, nauseous or obnoxious odors, or cause an unsightly condition. Such person owning or having charge of any animal, reptile or bird of any kind, which causes or creates any such noise, odor or unsightly condition, shall cure, remedy and entirely alleviate such odor, noise or unsightly condition.
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Cross Reference: As to nuisances, Ch. 215.
[R.O. 2013 § 205.130; R.O. 2012 § 205.130; CC 1987 § 73.065]
It shall be unlawful for any person owning, controlling, possessing or having the management or care, in whole or in part, of any animal, whether licensed or not, to allow or permit such animal to defecate upon any private property owned by another or public property, unless such person shall remove all feces so deposited by such animal within ten (10) minutes of the occurrence.
A. 
A person commits the offense of animal neglect if he or she:
1. 
Has custody or ownership of an animal and fails to provide adequate care; or
2. 
Knowingly abandons an animal in any place without making provisions for its adequate care.
B. 
All fines and penalties for a first finding of guilt under this Section may be waived by the court if the person found guilty of animal neglect shows that adequate, permanent remedies for the neglect have been made. Reasonable costs incurred for the care and maintenance of neglected animals may not be waived. This Section shall not apply to the provisions of Section 578.007, RSMo., or Chapter 272, RSMo.
C. 
In addition to any other penalty imposed by Section 578.009, RSMo., the court may order a person found guilty of animal neglect to pay all reasonable costs and expenses necessary for:
1. 
The care and maintenance of neglected animals within the person's custody or ownership;
2. 
The disposal of any dead or diseased animals within the person's custody or ownership;
3. 
The reduction of resulting organic debris affecting the immediate area of the neglect; and
4. 
The avoidance or minimization of any public health risks created by the neglect of the animals.
A. 
A person commits the offense of animal abuse if he or she:
1. 
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.;
2. 
Purposely or intentionally causes injury or suffering to an animal; or
3. 
Having ownership or custody of an animal knowingly fails to provide adequate care which results in substantial harm to the animal.
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Note: Under certain circumstances, this offense can be a felony under State law.