1. The director, upon his own information or upon the complaint of any person, may institute an investigation including the inspection of any premises or vehicle upon which any dead animal except wildlife taken under the Missouri wildlife code is or may be found, and if any violation of this chapter is deemed to exist the director may assess a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars. Any person against whom a civil penalty has been assessed under the provisions of this section may request and shall be granted a hearing in the county of the residence of said person, before the director in the manner provided in section 536.063. Procedures and appeals shall be governed by the provisions of section 536.150.

2. All civil penalties and assessments for violations shall be expended in accordance with the provisions of Article IX, Section 7*, of the Missouri Constitution.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 269.025

  • Animal: cattle, swine, sheep, horses, other domestic and exotic animals including birds, fish, and reptiles, and all other animals raised or produced for commercial purposes, and beginning July 1, 1995, the term shall include poultry and turkeys. See Missouri Laws 269.010
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Director: the director of the department of agriculture or his designated representative. See Missouri Laws 269.010
  • Person: includes all persons, firms, copartnerships, associations, joint ventures and corporations, of all kinds and places of residence, or any other group or combination acting in concert. See Missouri Laws 269.010
  • Vehicle: any truck or other motor vehicle, including any detachable trailer or container in which dead animals are transported. See Missouri Laws 269.010
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