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Chapter 1 - Bounties

State Bounty on Hawks and Crows

§ 1. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 2. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

County Bounties on Birds and Animals

§ 11. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 12. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 13. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 14. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 15. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

Gray Wolves and Coyotes

§ 21. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 22. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 23. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 24. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 25. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

Wolves, Coyotes, Bobcats, and Foxes

§ 28.1. Expired

§ 28.2. Expired

§ 28.3. Expired

§ 29.1. Repealed by Laws 1951, p. 91, § 608

§ 29.2. Repealed by Laws 1951, p. 91, § 608

§ 29.3. Repealed by Laws 1951, p. 91, § 608

§ 29.4. Expired

§ 29.5. Expired

§ 29.6. Expired

§ 29.7. Expired

Chapter 2 - Breeding

Commercial Pet Breeders Act of 2012

§ 30.1. Short Title

§ 30.2. Definitions

§ 30.3. Enforcement - Administration - Rules

§ 30.4. Requirements - Cage Size

§ 30.5. Prelicense and Annual Inspections

§ 30.6. License - Issue - Requirements

§ 30.7. License - Denial - Revocation

§ 30.8. License - Renewal

§ 30.9. Written Notification Requirement- Changes in Address, Name, Management, Control or Ownership

§ 30.10. Display of License and Use of License Number

§ 30.11. Requirement - Annual Report

§ 30.12. Requirement - Animal Health Record

§ 30.13. Violations - Offenses - Penalties

§ 30.14. Posting of Licenses - Approved - Denied

§ 30.15. The Commercial Pet Breeders Act of 2012 - Limitations

§ 30.16. The Commercial Pet Breeders Assistance Revolving Fund

§ 31. Owner of Animal to Furnish Breeding Certificate

§ 32. Penalty for Violation

Chapter 3 - Dogs

§ 41. Dogs Chasing Sheep - Right to Kill - Common Nuisance

§ 42.1. Owner Liable for Damages from Dog Bites

§ 42.2. Postmen - Persons Lawfully on Premises

§ 42.3. Rural Areas - Exceptions

§ 42.4. Failure to Restrain Dangerous Dog - Releasing Dog on Law Enforcement Officer - Criminal Penalties - Defenses

§ 43. Counties With Population over 200,000

Dangerous Dogs

§ 44. Definitions

§ 45. Required and Exempted Certificate of Registration for Dangerous Dogs and Fees

§ 46. Dangerous Dog - Muzzle and Restraint - Local Regulation - Dogs Not Declared Dangerous

§ 47. Animal Control's Authority to Confiscate Any Dangerous Dog - Act's Purpose

Chapter 4 - Estrays

Proceedings Before Justices of Peace

§ 51. Repealed by Laws 1943, HB 100, p. 16, § 5, emerg. eff. March 5, 1943

§ 52. Repealed by Laws 1943, HB 100, p. 16, § 5, emerg. eff. March 5, 1943

§ 53. Repealed by Laws 1943, HB 100, p. 16, § 5, emerg. eff. March 5, 1943

§ 54. Repealed by Laws 1943, HB 100, p. 16, § 5, emerg. eff. March 5, 1943

Proceedings Before County Clerks

§ 61. Repealed by Laws 1963, HB 556, c. 220, § 11

§ 62. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 63. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 64. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 65. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 66. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 67. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 68. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 69. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 70. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 71. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 72. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 73. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 74. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

§ 75. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 462, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

Proceedings By Sheriffs

§ 81.1. Repealed by Laws 1963, HB 556, c. 220, § 11

§ 81.2. Repealed by Laws 1963, HB 556, c. 220, § 11

§ 81.3. Repealed by Laws 1963, HB 556, c. 220, § 11

§ 81.4. Repealed by Laws 1963, HB 556, c. 220, § 11

§ 82.1. Repealed by Laws 1970, HB 1658, c. 165, § 13, emerg. eff. April 9, 1970

§ 82.2. Repealed by Laws 1970, HB 1658, c. 165, § 13, emerg. eff. April 9, 1970

§ 82.3. Repealed by Laws 1970, HB 1658, c. 165, § 13, emerg. eff. April 9, 1970

§ 82.4. Repealed by Laws 1970, HB 1658, c. 165, § 13, emerg. eff. April 9, 1970

§ 82.5. Repealed by Laws 1970, HB 1658, c. 165, § 13, emerg. eff. April 9, 1970

§ 82.6. Repealed by Laws 1970, HB 1658, c. 165, § 13, emerg. eff. April 9, 1970

§ 82.7. Repealed by Laws 1970, HB 1658, c. 165, § 13, emerg. eff. April 9, 1970

§ 82.8. Repealed by Laws 1970, HB 1658, c. 165, § 13, emerg. eff. April 9, 1970

§ 82.9. Repealed by Laws 1970, HB 1658, c. 165, § 13, emerg. eff. April 9, 1970

§ 82.10. Repealed by Laws 1970, HB 1658, c. 165, § 13, emerg. eff. April 9, 1970

Taking Up and Keeping

§ 85.1. Definitions

§ 85.2. Unlawful Possession of Estrays

§ 85.3. Taking Up by Landowner or Lessee - Investigation to Ascertain Owner - Reports - Costs of Keep

§ 85.4. Duties of Taker-up

§ 85.5. Peace Officer's Duties

§ 85.6. Sale of Unclaimed Animals

§ 85.7. Adverse Claimants After Publication of Notice

§ 85.8. Repealed by Law 1974, SB 500, c. 29, § 6, emerg. eff. April 11, 1974

§ 85.9. Repealed by Law 1974, SB 500, c. 29, § 6, emerg. eff. April 11, 1974

§ 85.10. Duty to Feed Estrays

§ 85.11. Penalties

§ 85.12. Jurisdiction

§ 85.13. Conditions to Claim Ownership of Exotic Livestock

Chapter 5 - Herd Law

Restraint of Animals

§ 91. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 92. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 93. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 94. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 95. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 96. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 97. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 98. Owner's Duty to Restrain Domestic Animals - Trespass Damages

§ 99. Penalties

Stock Districts

§ 101 to 112. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

Annexation of Territory

§ 114.1. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 114.2. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

Grazing in Open Range Counties

§ 115.1 to 115.4. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

Suspension of Stock Laws

§ 121. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 122. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

Trespassing Animals, Damages, and Fences

General Provisions

§ 131. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 132. Criminal and Civil Penalties for Removal of Stock from Distraint without Possessor's Permission

§ 133. Definition of Stock Owner

§ 134. Definition of Land Owner

§ 135. Post-distraint Proceedings - Damages - Notices - Sale - Surplus

§ 136. Damages Assessment - Appeal - Bond - Supersedeas - Delivery of Stock to Appellant if Owner - Originals Certified

§ 139. Partition or Maintenance of Fence Controversies - Application to Fence Viewers - Authority of Viewers and Notice

§ 140. Complainant's Right to Repair or Rebuild Fence - Demand of Owner for Value and Viewer's Fees-Possible Interest.

§ 141. Fence Viewers Number-Appointment-Compensation-Failure or Refusal to Appoint

§ 142. Partition Fence Repair

§ 143. Owners Not Required to Fence - Lands Enclosed or Used Not in Commons - Duty to Fence

§ 144. Lands Owned in Severalty - Fence Lines-Refusal to Build - Time to Comply

§ 145. Notice Required to Open Land as Commons

§ 146. Payment for Fence Between Adjoining Lands

§ 147. Division of Fence - Recordation

§ 148. Definitions - Owner

§ 149. Mistaken Improvements to Another's Land - Damages and Removal

§ 150. When Fence or Improvements on Another's Land are Not Removable

§ 150.1. Property Owners - Removing or Damaging Fences - Survey - Notice to Adjacent Property Owner - Cause of Action

§ 151. Other Rights and Duties Determined by Fence Viewers

§ 152. Line Fence - Erection and Removal

§ 153. Legal Proceedings or Agreement by Parties Not Barred

§ 154. Fence Construction Requirements

§ 155. Animals Trespassing Over Lawful Fences May be Seized

§ 156. Judgment Lien Caused by Trespassing of Animals - Execution

Hogs, Sheep, or Goats

§ 181. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 182. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 183. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

§ 184. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 49, c. 117, § 2, eff. January 1, 1966

Chapter 6 - Liens for Feeding, Grazing, Herding and Breeding

General Provisions

§ 191. Lien on Animals for Feeding

§ 192. Lien on Animals for Furnishing Feed

§ 193. Lien on Any Animal for Keeping

§ 194. Repealed by Laws 2011, SB 530, c. 123, § 13, eff. November 1, 2011

§ 194.1. Lien on Domestic Animal

§ 195. Advertising for the Letting of Animals to Service - Acceptance

§ 196. Certificate of Service - Notice to Third Parties - Lien on Offspring and Lien Without Certificate

§ 197. Register of Deeds - Certificates - Compensation

§ 198. False Pedigrees - Misrepresentations about Recording - Claims and Benefits Forfeited

§ 199. Enforcement of Lien Upon Default - Replevin

§ 200. Judgment

§ 201. Proceedings Governed By Replevin Laws of the State

Livestock Owner's Lien Act of 2011

§ 201.1. Short Title

§ 201.2. Definitions

§ 201.3. Lien Granted - Purpose and Nature - Existence and Continuation - Validity

§ 201.4. Perfection of Lien

§ 201.5. Effect of Commingling of Livestock

§ 201.6. Effect of Payment of Full Amount of Consideration - Transfer of Owner's Lien to Proceeds

§ 201.7. Priority

§ 201.8. Time at which Title May Pass

§ 201.9. Relinquishment or Release of Lien or Rights

§ 201.10. Expiration of Lien - Sales Price Advance - Action to Enforce Lien - Action to Recover Debt

§ 201.11. Construction of Act

Stallions and Jacks, Licenses and Liens

§ 211. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 212. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 213. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 214. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 215. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 216. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 217. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 218. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 219. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 220. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 221. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 222. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 223. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 224. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 225. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 226. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 227. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 228. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 229. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

§ 230. Repealed by Laws 1973, HB 1251, c. 15, § 1

Chapter 7 - Marks and Brands

General Provisions

§ 251. Butchering Stock or Purchasing Hides - Duties

§ 252. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 253. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 254. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 255. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 256. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 257. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 258. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 259. Repealed by Laws 1949, HB 459, p. 43, § 1, emerg. eff. May 31, 1949

§ 260. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 261. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 262. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 263. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 264. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 265. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 266. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 267. Repealed by Laws 1949, SB 202, p. 43, § 13

§ 268. Branding or Misbranding with Intent to Defraud - Cutting Out Previous Brands - Felony

§ 269. Misdemeanor for Destruction of Cattle Hides or Brands

§ 270. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 387, c. 400, § 4, emerg. eff. July 1, 1965

§ 270.1. Repealed by Laws 1965, SB 387, c. 400, § 4, emerg. eff. July 1, 1965

§ 270.2. Livestock Brands - Enforcement of Laws

§ 270.3. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

State Registration of Marks and Brands

§ 271. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 272. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 273. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 274. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 275. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 276. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 277. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 278. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 279. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 280. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 281. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 282. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 283. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

§ 284. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 27, § 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

Inspection of Brands

§ 291. Repealed by Laws 1943, HB 378, p. 17, § 1, emerg. eff. April 12, 1943

§ 292. Repealed by Laws 1943, HB 378, p. 17, § 1, emerg. eff. April 12, 1943

§ 293. Repealed by Laws 1943, HB 378, p. 17, § 1, emerg. eff. April 12, 1943

§ 294. Repealed by Laws 1943, HB 378, p. 17, § 1, emerg. eff. April 12, 1943

§ 295. Repealed by Laws 1943, HB 378, p. 17, § 1, emerg. eff. April 12, 1943

Chapter 8 - Prairie Dogs

Destruction by Land Owners or Sheriffs

§ 301. Repealed by Laws 1941, HB 572, p. 464, § 7, emerg. eff. June 7, 1941

Chapter 9 - Predatory Animals

§ 331. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 332. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 333. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 334. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

§ 335. Repealed by Laws 1980, HB 1851, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10, 1980

Chapter 10 - Stockyards

§ 341. Shipping Livestock - Lessee's Right to Furnish Feed

§ 342. Lessee's Right to Furnish Feed - Violations of Act - Penalty

Chapter 11 - Motor Vehicle Carriers

§ 351. Motor Carriers - Live Stock - Fowls - Permits - Penalties

Chapter 12 - Auction of Community Sales of Livestock

§ 361. Repealed by Laws 1955, p. 97, art. 11, s 7, emerg. eff. June 3, 1955

Chapter 13 - Use of Unclaimed Animals for Scientific Investigation and Education

§ 391. Definitions

§ 392. Institutions - Use of Dogs and Cats - License

§ 392. Institutions - Use of Dogs and Cats - License

§ 393. License - Expiration Date - Renewal

§ 393. License - Expiration Date - Renewal

§ 394. Pound Supervisor - Delivery of Animals - Requirements

§ 395. Transportation and Use of Dogs

§ 396. Return of Animals to Pound

§ 397. State Board of Health - Revocation of License

§ 397. State Board of Health - Revocation of License

§ 398. Act Not Restricted - Right to Obtain Dogs From Other Sources

§ 399. Rules and Regulations

§ 399. Rules and Regulations

§ 400. Construction and Interpretation of Act

§ 401. Violations of Act

§ 402. Invalidity Clause

Chapter 14 - Control and Destruction of Predatory Animals and Rodents

§ 421. Repealed by Laws 1959, p. 129, s 9

Chapter 14A - Dog and Cat Sterilization Act

§ 499. Short Title

§ 499.1. Definitions

§ 499.2. Neutering or Sterilization Required for Release of Dogs or Cats

§ 499.3. Requirements for Refund of Deposit after Proof of Spaying or Neutering

§ 499.4. Rules and Form for Sterilization Agreement

§ 499.5. Time Extension to Spay or Neuter

§ 499.6. Refund of Deposited Funds Upon Death of Animal

§ 499.7. Forfeited Funds-Record of Accounts

§ 499.8. Agency Established Adoption Standards

§ 499.9. Act Construction-Sterilization Not Required When Held for Claim by Rightful Owners

§ 499.10. Effects of Failure to Comply - Nuisance

Chapter 15 - Disposal of Animals Held in Shelters

§ 501. Method of Disposal of Animals Kept for Pleasure

§ 502. Administration of Denatured Sodium Pentobarbital

§ 503. Administration of Carbon Monoxide

§ 504. Carbon Monoxide Chambers - Equipment Required

§ 505. Repealed by Laws 2000, HB 2353, c. 199, § 8, eff. November 1, 2000

§ 506. Manner of Disposal in Municipalities Having Improper Facilities

§ 507. Violation Constitutes Nuisance - Injunction - Abatement

§ 508. Exemptions

§ 511. Definitions

§ 512. Procedure for Seizure and Disposition of Abandoned or Neglected Animals

§ 602. Education Program Concerning Pet Overpopulation - Grant Applications for Spay and Neuter Programs