273.405. Animal considered sterilized when--exceptions to sterilization requirement--costs to be paid by adopter or purchaser. - Missouri Statutes

Animal considered sterilized when--exceptions to sterilizationrequirement--costs to be paid by adopter or purchaser.

273.405. 1. Each releasing agency shall agree to givetitle, possession, and control of the animal so long as theadopter complies with the terms and conditions of the adoptionagreement.

2. The releasing agency shall consider the animalsterilized upon receipt of written confirmation signed by thelicensed veterinarian who performed the sterilization.

3. Exceptions to the sterilization requirements of sections273.400 to 273.405 shall not apply to a dog or cat that isclaimed from a releasing agency by a person who already owns theanimal. This subsection shall not apply to a releasing agencylocated in a political subdivision that has in effect anordinance providing standards for dog and cat sterilization thatexceed the requirements of sections 273.400 to 273.405.

4. All costs of sterilization pursuant to sections 273.400to 273.405 shall be paid by the prospective adopter or purchaser,unless otherwise provided.

5. The requirements of sections 273.400 to 273.405 shallnot apply to canines of a breed regularly used for lawful huntingor livestock production or management, as specified by rules ofthe department, to be used in the practice of livestockproduction or management or the practice of lawful hunting. Theadopter may sign a statement that states he is* going to use thecanines for such purposes in lieu of the sterilization agreement.

(L. 1992 S.B. 636 § 9)

*Words "they are" appear in original rolls.