Effective - 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories
578.021. Neglected or abused animal not to be returned to owner or custodian, when. — If a person is found guilty of the offense of animal neglect or animal abuse and the court having jurisdiction is satisfied that an animal owned or controlled by such person would in the future be subject to such neglect or abuse, such animal shall not be returned to or allowed to remain with such person, but its disposition shall be determined by the court.
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(L. 1983 S.B. 211 § 8, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)
Effective 1-01-17