A dealer shall only purchase animals from persons in this state who are licensed under sections 273.325 to 273.357, or who are exempt from licensure. Any dealer who knowingly purchases animals in violation of this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor and each purchase made shall constitute a separate offense. In addition to such penalties, the director may revoke such dealer's license.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 273.340
Dealers to purchase only from licensed or exempt persons — violation, penalties
Known as the Animal Care Facilities Act
The act spans §§ 273–273 (41 sections).
Effective: 28 Aug 1992; (L. 1992 S.B. 636 § 2 subsec. 8)
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.