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So Far not in the state of Missouri, but I feel that needs to be changed, anytime a person or group of people, care for, and then sell or rehome or adopt out an animal, they should be inspected each year by the state just like breeders, this is for THE GOOD OF THE ANIMAL. Below is the law

Country of Origin: United States

Agency of Origin: Department of Agriculture

National Citation: 2 Mo. Code of State Regulations 30-9.020

Summary: This rule sets forth the standards and requirements for the licensing and operation of animal care facilities in Missouri. This rule sets forth the standards and requirements for the licensing and operation of animal care facilities in Missouri.

MISSOURI CODE OF STATE REGULATIONS. TITLE 2 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. DIVISION 30 - ANIMAL HEALTH. CHAPTER 9 - ANIMAL CARE FACILITIES.

The Missouri Administrative Code titles are current through January 29, 2007.

2 CSR 30-9.020 Animal Care Facility Rules Governing Licensing, Fees, Reports, Record Keeping, Veterinary Care, Identification and Holding Period

PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the standards and requirements for the licensing and operation of animal care facilities.

(1) Application For License and Conditions of Issuing.

(A) Any person or organization operating an animal shelter, boarding kennel, commercial kennel, contract kennel, pet shop, pound or dog pound, or acting as a dealer, commercial breeder, intermediate handler or exhibitor in Missouri, must have a valid license issued by the director in accordance with the Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA).

(B) Any person seeking a license under the provisions of the ACFA shall apply on a form furnished by the director. An individual must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to be issued a valid license. The applicant shall provide all information requested on the application form, including a valid mailing address through which the licensee or applicant can always be reached, and a valid premises address where animals, animal facilities, equipment and records shall be inspected for compliance. All premises, facilities or sites where a person operates, has an interest in or keeps animals shall be shown on the application form or on a separate sheet attached to it. The applicant shall file the completed application form with the director. Applications must be accompanied with the appropriate fee as required in section (2) of this rule.

(C) An applicant shall obtain a separate license for each separate physical facility requiring a license according to the ACFA.

(D) The following persons are exempt from the licensing fees and inspection requirements:

1. Persons engaged in breeding dogs and cats who harbor three (3) or less intact females; and

2. Registered hobby and show breeders.

(E) The following facilities are exempt from the licensing fees but must meet all other standards in 2 CSR 30-9, and will be inspected at least annually:

1. Animal shelters; and

2. Pounds or dog pounds.

(F) Any person exempt from the licensing requirements may voluntarily apply for a license, but shall agree in writing to comply with the requirements set forth in the specifications for humane handling, care, treatment and transportation of dogs and cats. Each person shall comply with all rules and standards of the ACFA. A voluntary license may be surrendered at any time the licensee so desires.

(G) A license shall be issued to any applicant, who has met the requirements of the ACFA, has paid the required annual license fee and the provisional license fee (if required) and has passed the initial or annual inspection.

(H) The director may refuse to issue or renew or may revoke or suspend a license on any one (1) or more of the following grounds:

1. Material and deliberate misstatement on the application for any original license or for any renewal license;

2. Conviction of any violation of any state or federal law on the disposition or treatment of animals;

3. The failure of any person to comply with any provision of the ACFA, or any of the provisions of the standards in 2 CSR 30-9; or

4. The refusal to allow the inspector free and unrestricted access to inspect any ACFA required records, or any animal, premises, facility, area, equipment or vehicle.

(I) An applicant whose check is returned by the bank will be charged a fee of fifteen dollars ($15) for each returned check. One (1) returned check will be deemed nonpayment of fees and will result in denial of license. Payment of fees must then be made by certified check, cashier's check or money order. An applicant shall not receive a license until payment has cleared normal banking procedures. A delay of up to thirty (30) days or more may be expected if a personal check is used for payment of fees.

(J) Operation of an animal shelter, boarding kennel, commercial kennel, contract kennel, pet shop, pound or dog pound, or activity as a commercial breeder, dealer, intermediate handler or exhibitor (other than a limited show or exhibit) without a valid license is a class A misdemeanor.

(K) All premises licensed under the ACFA shall be inspected at least once each year, or upon a complaint to the department about a particular facility. The validity of the complaint will be determined by the state veterinarian.

(L) All licensees or applicants for a license or license renewal must make his/her facilities, animals, premises and records available for inspection during business hours or at other times mutually agreeable, in writing, to the applicant and the animal welfare official designated by the state veterinarian. The licensee or applicant shall also provide the inspector with sufficient space and facilities, such as a room, a table and a chair to use in examining records and writing his/her report. If the licensee's or applicant's facilities, animals, premises, procedures or records do not meet the requirements in 2 CSR 30-9, the applicant will be advised in writing of existing deficiencies and the corrective measures that must be completed in a timely manner to be in compliance with the standards in 2 CSR 30-9. Persons or facilities which subsequently fail two (2) consecutive reinspections for an original violation shall be charged a fee of one hundred dollars ($100), which shall be paid before subsequent inspections will be made or the renewal of that person's or facility's license.

(M) A licensee or applicant for a license shall not interfere with, threaten, abuse (including verbal abuse) or harass any inspector, state or federal official while carrying out his/her duties.

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try to collect as many animals as you can fit into your home!

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