A.
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.
B.
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.
C.
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.
D.
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:
1.
The care and maintenance of neglected or abandoned 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 or abandonment; and
4.
The avoidance or minimization of any public health risks created by the neglect or abandonment of the animals.
A.
A person is guilty of animal abuse when a person:
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 or adequate control.
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Note — Under certain circumstances this offense can be a felony under state law.
[CC 1979 §73.140; Ord. No. 1557 §1, 4-7-1988]
No person in the City shall maintain any place where fowl or animals are suffered to fight between animals or between animals and humans for exhibition or for sport, upon wager or for any other purpose.
[CC 1979 §73.150; Ord. No. 1557 §1, 4-7-1988]
No person in the City shall poison any dog or cat or any other animal if known to belong to another person or distribute poison in any manner whatsoever with the intent or for the purpose of poisoning any dog or cat or any other animal known to belong to another person.
[CC 1979 §73.160; Ord. No. 1557 §1, 4-7-1988]
It shall be unlawful for any person to molest, injure or disturb any small bird or fowl of the nest, young or brood of any such birds or fowl within the City.
