2 CSR 30-2.040
Animal Health Requirements for Exhibition
PURPOSE: This rule revises and clarifies Missouri’s regulations on
intrastate and interstate requirements for exhibition.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that
publication of the entire text of the material that is incorporated
by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome
or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this
rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and
shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying
at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies
only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed
here.
(1) Animals with active lesions of ringworm with resulting
loss of hair or warts easily visible without close examination
will not be permitted to exhibit and shall be subject to
isolation or expulsion depending upon the nature and
seriousness of the disease.
(2) Scheduled breed association sales with shows in conjunction with the sales must employ accredited veterinarians other than state regulatory personnel for examining
animals and processing Certificate of Veterinary Inspections
(CVI) upon change of ownership.
(3) The listed minimal health and testing requirements on
livestock are for exhibition only and do not qualify livestock
to be sold or moved to a new owner or destination.
(4) Exhibition Requirements for Cattle, Bison, and Exotic
Bovids.
(A) Intrastate (Missouri origin cattle and bison moving for
exhibition only).
1. A CVI is required.
2. All animals must be individually identified by an
official ear tag as defined by official identification, or registration tattoo, or any other means approved by the state
veterinarian, be individually listed on a CVI, and be free of
clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
3. Brucellosis—no test is required.
4. Tuberculosis—no test is required.
(B) Interstate (cattle, bison, and exotic bovids entering
Missouri for exhibition only).
1. A CVI is required.
2. All animals must be individually identified by an
official ear tag as defined by official identification, or
registration tattoo, or any other means approved by the state
veterinarian, be individually listed on a CVI, and be free of
clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
3. Brucellosis.
A. Cattle from brucellosis-free states. No brucellosis test
or entry permit is required.
B. Cattle from brucellosis Class A states.
(I) Test-eligible animals include all sexually intact
animals eighteen (18) months of age and over.
(II) All test-eligible cattle must be tested and negative
within thirty (30) days prior to entry except—
(a) Cattle from a certified brucellosis-free herd. The
certified herd number and the date of the last test must be
listed on the CVI.
(III) Steers. No brucellosis test required but must be
individually identified and listed on a CVI.
(IV) Rodeo bulls from a Class A state must have a
negative brucellosis test within twelve (12) months prior to
exhibition.
4. Tuberculosis.
A. Beef cattle—All classes of beef cattle (including
exotic bovids and bison), two (2) months of age and older,
entering Missouri for exhibition must meet the following
requirements:
(I) All classes of beef cattle entering Missouri for
exhibition from a state having a tuberculosis-free status
may enter without additional testing requirements or entry
permit;
(II) All classes of beef cattle, six (6) months of age and
older, entering Missouri for exhibition from a state having
a tuberculosis status less than free must meet the following
requirements:
(a) Must obtain an entry permit;
(b) Must have a negative tuberculosis test within
sixty (60) days of shipment, test date must be listed on the CVI;
(c) Move from an accredited tuberculosis-free
herd (herd test date must be listed on the CVI); or
(d) Move directly from a herd of origin that has
had one (1) complete negative herd test within one (1) year
(date of test must be listed on the CVI).
B. Dairy—All classes of dairy cattle, two (2) months of
age and older, entering Missouri for exhibition must meet
the following requirements:
(I) Must obtain an entry permit;
(II) All sexually intact dairy cattle six (6) months and
older must have a negative tuberculosis test within sixty (60)
days of shipment, test date must be listed on the CVI; or
(III) Move from an accredited tuberculosis-free herd
(herd test date must be listed on the CVI); or
(IV) Move directly from a herd of origin that has had
one (1) complete negative herd test within one (1) year (date of
test must be listed on the CVI).
C. Rodeo Livestock.
(I) Rodeo livestock, eighteen (18) months of age and
older, must be tested negative for tuberculosis every twelve
(12) months and obtain an entry permit prior to entering
Missouri.
(II) No sexually intact rodeo stock from Mexico
will be permitted to enter Missouri without a negative
tuberculosis test within sixty (60) days of shipment (test date
must be listed on the CVI).
(5) Exhibition Requirements for Swine.
(A) Intrastate (Missouri origin swine moving for exhibition
only).
1. A CVI is required.
2. All swine must be individually identified by official
ear tag as defined by official identification, or ear notch,
tattoo, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian, be individually listed on a
CVI, and be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious
disease.
3. Brucellosis. No test is required.
4. Pseudorabies. No test is required.
(B) Interstate (swine entering Missouri for exhibition only).
1. A CVI is required.
2. All swine must be individually identified by official
ear tag as defined by official identification, or ear notch,
tattoo, or any other means of permanent identification
approved by the state veterinarian, be individually listed
on a CVI, and be free of clinical signs of infectious or
contagious disease.
3. An entry permit is required.
4. Brucellosis.
A. Swine originating from brucellosis-free states may
exhibit without a brucellosis test.
B. Swine originating from a state having a brucellosis
status less than free must be tested negative within sixty (60)
days prior to exhibition except—
(I) Breeding swine from a validated brucellosis-free
herd. The validated herd number and date of last validating
test must be listed on the CVI.
5. Pseudorabies.
A. Swine originating from a state classified as Stage
V in the National Pseudorabies (PRV) Eradication Plan may
exhibit without a pseudorabies test.
B. All other swine must be tested negative within
sixty (60) days prior to exhibition except—
(I) Swine from a qualified pseudorabies-free herd. The
qualified herd number and date of the last qualifying test.
(6) Exhibition Requirements for Equidae (including exotic
equine, donkeys, asses, burros, and zebras).
(A) Intrastate (Missouri origin horses and other equidae moving for exhibition).
1. Equidae must be free of clinical signs of an infectious
or contagious disease. Any equidae showing signs of infectious or contagious disease at an exhibition shall be excused
by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official
inspecting veterinarian is present, all equidae will be subject
to daily inspection.
2. A CVI is not required.
3. All equidae (except nursing foals accompanied by their
dams) must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any
officially recognized federal/state Equine Infectious Anemia
(EIA) test chart showing test date within twelve (12) months
prior to exhibition for each animal, the name of the EIA accredited testing laboratory and the test accession number
assigned by the laboratory, the graphic description of all markings needed for identification, or microchip, or legible tattoo,
or unique registered brand or imprinted photograph on any
officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart. An electronically generated copy of the VS Form 10-11 or any officially
recognized federal/state EIA test chart may be accepted for the
purpose of exhibition.
A. Alteration or substitution of any information on any
VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test
chart, including electronically generated copy, or CVI shall
cause the document to be invalid and in violation of sections
267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may result in civil penalties not
to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation and
subject to expulsion.
(B) Interstate (including exotic equine, donkeys, asses,
burros, and zebras).
1. Equidae must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or
contagious disease. Any equidae showing signs of infectious
or contagious diseases at an exhibition shall be excused
by the official inspecting veterinarian. When an official
inspecting veterinarian is present, all equidae will be subject
to daily inspection.
2. A CVI is required on all equidae (except nursing foals
accompanied by their dams) showing identification and
description of equidae listed and negative test results of an
official EIA test, showing test date within twelve (12) months
prior to exhibition for each animal, and the name of the EIAaccredited testing laboratory and the test accession number
assigned by the laboratory. All equidae entering without an
official CVI and/or EIA test shall be excused from the show
until proper documentation and test are available.
3. All equidae (except nursing foals accompanied by their
dams) must be accompanied by a current VS Form 10-11 or any
officially recognized federal/state EIA test chart showing test
date within twelve (12) months prior to exhibition for each
animal, the name of the EIA accredited testing laboratory
and the test accession number assigned by the laboratory, the
graphic description of all markings needed for identification
or microchip, or legible tattoo, or unique registered brand or
imprinted photograph on any officially recognized federal/
state EIA test chart. An electronically generated copy of the
VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state EIA test
chart may be accepted for the purpose of exhibition.
A. Alteration or substitution of any information on
any VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized federal/state
EIA test chart, including electronically generated copy, or
CVI shall cause the document to be invalid and in violation
of sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may result in civil
penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
violation and subject to expulsion.
4. A six- (6-) month passport from states with which there
is a reciprocal agreement will be accepted in lieu of a CVI.
These passports must have record of a negative EIA test within
thirty (30) days of the date of application of the passport and
permanent identification for each horse recorded on the
passport and the VS Form 10-11 or any officially recognized
federal/state EIA test chart, along with other identifying
characteristics. In the event of confirmed vesicular stomatitis
in any of the states with which reciprocal agreements exist,
use of the six- (6-) month passport will be immediately
suspended by the state veterinarian of Missouri.
5. Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis (VEE) vaccination
and entry permit is required prior to entry on equidae
originating from states in which VEE has been diagnosed
within the preceding twelve (12) months.
6. The board, organization, or manager of each assembly
or event is responsible for certifying that all equidae admitted
or participating meet the regulations in this section and shall
not admit or allow participation of equidae not so certified.
Untested equidae shall not be allowed to congregate with
other equidae. The owner of each animal shall comply with
requirements under sections 267.010 to 267.730, RSMo, and may
be assessed civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars
($10,000) for each violation.
(7) Exhibition Requirements for Sheep (including exotic
sheep and antelope).
(A) Intrastate—Missouri origin sheep (including exotic
sheep and antelope) moving for exhibition.
1. All sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope), regardless of age or sex, must be free of clinical signs of an
infectious or contagious disease.
2. All sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope), regardless of age or sex, must be individually identified by an
official scrapie identification as defined by official identification, or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the flock
of origin and be listed on a CVI.
3. No tests are required.
4. Scabies.
A. Sheep from a scabies quarantined area must be
dipped or treated by an officially approved method within
ten (10) days prior to exhibition.
(B) Interstate—Sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope) entering Missouri for exhibition only.
1. All sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope), regardless of age or sex, must be free of clinical signs of an
infectious or contagious disease.
2. All sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope), regardless of age or sex, must be individually identified by an
official scrapie identification as defined by official identification or any other means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the flock
of origin and be listed on a CVI.
3. All rams six (6) months of age and older must have a
negative Brucella ovis test within thirty (30) days of shipment
(test date, results, and name of approved laboratory must be
listed on the CVI).
A. Move from a certified Brucella ovis free flock (must
be accompanied by the certificate number and date of last
test).
4. Scabies.
A. Sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope) from
a scabies quarantined area must be dipped or treated by an
officially approved method within ten (10) days prior to exhibition.
B. A permit number must be obtained and recorded on
a CVI if the sheep (including exotic sheep and antelope) are
from a scabies quarantined area.
(8) Exhibition Requirements for Goats (including exotic
goats).
(A) Intrastate—Missouri origin goats (including exotic
goats) moving for exhibition only.
1. All goats (including exotic goats), regardless of age or
sex, must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease.
2. All goats (including exotic goats), regardless of age
or sex, must be individually identified by an official scrapie
identification as defined by official identification or any
other means of permanent identification approved by the
state veterinarian identifying them to the herd of origin and
listed on a CVI.
3. No test is required.
(B) Interstate—Goats (including exotic goats) entering
Missouri for exhibition only.
1. All goats (including exotic goats) must be free of clinical signs of an infectious or contagious disease.
2. All goats (including exotic goats), regardless of age
or sex, must be individually identified by an official scrapie
identification as defined by official identification or any other
means of permanent identification approved by the state veterinarian identifying them to the herd of origin and listed on
a CVI.
3. No tests or entry permits are required.
(9) Exhibition Requirements for Poultry.
(A) Intrastate (Missouri origin poultry moving for exhibition).
1. All poultry must be free of clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
2. No CVI is required.
3. Pullorum-typhoid. All poultry exhibited (except Missouri origin waterfowl) shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition or
equivalent program in which the flock has been tested within
the past twelve (12) months with no change of ownership.
This information shall be documented on a VS Form 9-2 (see
2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall accompany
the poultry to the exhibition and shall be made available on
request.
(B) Interstate (poultry entering Missouri for exhibition
only).
1. All poultry must be free of clinical signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
2. A CVI, VS Form 9-2 or similar certificate is required.
3. Pullorum-typhoid test. All poultry exhibited shall be
tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within ninety (90) days
prior to exhibition or originate from a flock approved by the
National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) or an equivalent
program in which the flock has been tested within the past
twelve (12) months with no change of ownership. This information shall be documented on a CVI, a VS Form 9-2 (see 2
CSR 30-8.020), or similar certificate which shall accompany the
poultry to exhibition and shall be made available on request.
4. An entry permit is required.
(C) Requirements for sponsoring exhibitions for poultry.
1. An official representing the person or organization
sponsoring any poultry exhibition shall notify the state veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition giving the names, place, inclusive dates, and times of the event.
2. Recordkeeping. The sponsor of the exhibition shall
compile a list of all poultry present at the exhibition. The list
shall contain the name and address or voluntary premises
identification number of each owner and the number, species, breed, variety, type, sex, and pullorum-typhoid status of
all poultry present. A copy of this list shall be retained by the
sponsor of the exhibition for at least twelve (12) months and
shall be made available upon request to a representative of
the department.
3. Inspection. Poultry must be free of clinical signs of
any infectious or contagious disease. Any poultry showing
signs of infectious or contagious disease at an exhibition
may be excused by the official inspecting veterinarian or
department representative.
4. Pullorum-typhoid status. All poultry (except Missouri
origin waterfowl) exhibited shall be tested negative for pullorum-typhoid within the past ninety (90) days or originate
from a flock approved by the NPIP or equivalent program in
which the flock has been tested within the past twelve (12)
months with no change of ownership. This information shall
be documented on a VS Form 9-2 (see 2 CSR 30-8.020) or similar certificate which shall be made available on request.
(10) Exhibition Requirements for Captive Cervids.
(A) Intrastate (Missouri origin captive cervids moving for
exhibition only).
1. All captive cervids must be accompanied by a CVI or
a Breeder’s Movement Certificate and individually identified
with two (2) forms of identification, with one (1) being an official ear tag as defined by official identification, or any other
means of permanent identification approved by the state
veterinarian, must not commingle with other animals, and
must be individually listed on a CVI or Breeder’s Movement
Certificate.
A. Breeder’s Movement Certificate. A form provided
by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) which
documents the movement of cervids within Missouri and
may be completed by the breeder and must list the official
identification, age, sex, species of the cervids moving within
Missouri, and a complete address of the farm of origin and
destination. The form will also list any required testing and
Chronic Wasting Disease status of the herd of origin. The
original will accompany the shipment, and a copy will be
submitted to the MDA within thirty (30) days of movement.
2. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
A. All CWD susceptible cervids over one (1) year of age
must be enrolled in a CWD program sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Original anniversary date
must be listed on the CVI. All CWD susceptible cervids must
have a CWD Status Level of 1 to move within Missouri.
B. Fallow deer must have documentation of a current
annual inspection conducted by an accredited veterinarian
and record of current inventory, except fallow deer that have
contact with susceptible species must be enrolled in a CWD
program sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
(B) Interstate (captive cervids entering Missouri for exhibition only).
1. All captive cervids must be accompanied by a CVI
and individually identified with two (2) forms of identification, with one (1) being an official ear tag as defined by
official identification, or any other means of permanent
identification approved by the state veterinarian, must not
commingle with other animals and must be individually
listed on a CVI.
2. An entry permit is required.
3. Brucellosis requirements. No testing is required, except—
A. No cervidae from the Greater Yellowstone Area or
Ecosystem, or any brucellosis surveillance area will be allowed to enter Missouri.
4. Tuberculosis.
A. Captive cervids—Less than six (6) months of age,
not known to be affected or exposed to tuberculosis and not
in a status herd must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test,
using the single cervical method or Dual Path Platform (DPP)
test, within ninety (90) days prior to entering Missouri. The
negative test date must be listed on the CVI. Captive cervids
must have been isolated from other captive cervids during the
testing period.
B. Captive cervids, six (6) months of age and older, not
known to be affected or exposed to tuberculosis and not in
a status herd must have two (2) negative tuberculosis tests,
not less than ninety (90) days apart, using the single cervical
method or DPP test prior to entering Missouri for exhibition.
The second test must be within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition. Both negative test dates must be listed on the CVI.
Captive cervids must have been isolated from other captive
cervids during the testing period.
C. Movement from tuberculosis status herds.
(I) Accredited herd—Captive cervids originating
from an accredited tuberculosis-free cervid herd may enter
on herd status without additional testing provided the accredited herd number and current test date is listed on the
CVI.
(II) Qualified herd—Captive cervids originating
from a qualified herd must have one (1) negative tuberculosis test, using the single cervical method, within ninety (90)
days prior to the date of exhibition.
(III) Monitored herd—Captive cervids originating
from a monitored herd must have one (1) negative tuberculosis
test, using the single cervical method, within ninety (90) days
prior to the date of movement.
(IV) Captive cervids less than twelve (12) months of
age born within and originating from a status herd may be
moved without further testing provided that they have not
been exposed to captive cervids from a lower status herd.
5. Chronic wasting disease.
A. Captive cervids will not be allowed to enter the state
if, within the last five (5) years, the animal—
(I) Originates from an area or has been in an area
that has been reported as a CWD endemic area; and
(II) Originates from a CWD positive captive herd.
B. CWD susceptible cervids entering Missouri from any
state must have participated in a CWD certification program
for five (5) consecutive years. Original anniversary date must
be listed on the CVI.
C. Fallow deer entering Missouri from any state must
have documentation of a current annual inspection conducted by an accredited veterinarian and record of current
inventory, except fallow deer that have contact with susceptible species must meet the CWD certification program
requirements.
D. Captive cervids moving between publicly owned
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoos must
meet the CWD certification program requirements.
(11) Exhibition Requirements for Alpacas, Camels, and Llamas.
(A) Intrastate (Missouri origin alpacas, camels, llamas, and
other camelids moving for exhibition).
1. All alpacas, camels, llamas, and other camelids must
be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
2. No CVI is required.
(B) Interstate (alpacas, camels, llamas, and other camelids
entering Missouri for exhibition only).
1. All alpacas, camels, llamas, and other camelids must
be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious diseases.
2. All alpacas, camels, llamas, and other camelids must be
accompanied by an official CVI showing an individual listing of
the common name(s) of the animal(s) such as sex, age, weight,
coloration, and the official ear tag as defined by official identification, microchip, tattoo, or any other means of permanent
identification approved by the state veterinarian.
3. No test is required.
4. No permit is required.
(12) Exhibition Requirements for Ratites.
(A) Intrastate.
1. Ratites (including but not limited to ostrich, rheas,
and emus) must be veterinarian inspected and individually
identified as defined, or by leg band, microchip, wing band,
legible tattoo, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the CVI.
(B) Interstate.
1. Ratites (including but not limited to ostrich, rheas,
and emus) must be veterinarian inspected and individually
identified as defined, or by leg band, microchip, wing band,
legible tattoo, or any other means approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the CVI.
2. No test is required.
(13) Exhibition Requirements for Dogs and Cats.
(A) Intrastate (Missouri origin dogs and cats moving for exhibition).
1. Dogs and cats must be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
2. No CVI is required.
3. Dogs and cats, four (4) months of age and older,
must be vaccinated for rabies by one (1) of the methods
and within the time period published in the March 1, 2016
edition of the Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines by the
National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians,
Inc., incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule,
as published by the United States Government Publishing
Office, 732 N. Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001,
phone: toll free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website:
http://bookstore.gpo.gov. This rule does not incorporate any
subsequent amendments or additions.
(B) Interstate (dogs and cats entering Missouri for exhibition only).
1. Dogs and cats must be free of clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease.
2. A CVI is required.
3. All dogs and cats, four (4) months of age and older,
must be vaccinated for rabies by one (1) of the methods and
within the time period published in the March 1, 2016 edition
of the Compendium of Animal Rabies Vaccines by the National
Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc., incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule, as published
by the United States Government Publishing Office, 732 N.
Capital Street NW, Washington, DC 20402-0001, phone: toll
free (866) 512-1800, DC area (202) 512-1800, website: http://
bookstore.gpo.gov. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
4. No entry permit is required.
(14) Exhibition Requirements for Miscellaneous Animals.
(A) Intrastate (Missouri origin miscellaneous animals
moving for exhibition only).
1. Miscellaneous animals must be free of clinical signs
of any infectious or contagious disease.
2. Exhibition and movement of wildlife within Missouri
is regulated by the Missouri Wildlife Code 3 CSR 10-9.
Exhibition of certain wildlife species is prohibited or may
require a permit.
(B) Interstate (miscellaneous animals entering Missouri for
exhibition only).
1. All miscellaneous animals must be free of clinical
signs of any infectious or contagious disease.
2. A CVI is required showing an individual listing of
the common name(s) of the animal(s) and appropriate
descriptions of animal(s) such as sex, age, weight, coloration,
and must be individually identified as defined, or by any
other means approved by the state veterinarian and listed on
the CVI.
3. Exhibition and importation of wildlife into Missouri is
regulated by the Missouri Wildlife Code 3 CSR 10-9. Exhibition
and importation into Missouri of certain wildlife species is
prohibited or may require a permit.
(15) Exhibition Requirements for Exotic Animals.
(A) Intrastate (Missouri origin exotic animals moving for
exhibition only).
1. A CVI is required showing an individual listing of
the scientific and/or common name(s) of the animal(s),
appropriate descriptions of animal(s) such as sex, age,
weight, coloration, and must be individually identified
as defined by official identification or any other means
approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the CVI.
2. Elephants (Asiatic, African) and non-human primates
must be tested negative for tuberculosis within one (1) year
prior to exhibition.
3. No tests are required for animals moving between
publicly owned Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
accredited zoos, except cervids moving between publicly
owned (AZA) accredited zoos must meet the chronic wasting
disease monitoring requirements as outlined in section (10).
4. Exhibition and movement of wildlife within Missouri
is regulated by the Missouri Wildlife Code 3 CSR 10-9.
Exhibition of certain wildlife species is prohibited or may
require a permit.
(B) Interstate (exotic animals entering Missouri for
exhibition only).
1. All exotic animals must be free of clinical signs of any
infectious or contagious disease.
2. A CVI is required showing an individual listing of
the scientific and/or common name(s) of the animal(s),
appropriate descriptions of animal(s) such as sex, age,
weight, coloration, and must be individually identified
as defined by official identification, or any other means
approved by the state veterinarian and listed on the CVI.
3. Elephants (Asiatic and African) and non-human
primates must be tested negative for tuberculosis within one
(1) year prior to exhibition.
4. No tests are required for animals moving between
publicly owned Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
accredited zoos, but shipment must be accompanied by a
CVI. Cervids moving between publicly owned AZA accredited
zoos must meet the CWD monitoring requirements as
outlined in section (10). An entry permit is required on all
animals moving between publicly owned AZA accredited
zoos.
5. Exhibition and importation of wildlife into Missouri is
regulated by the Missouri Wildlife Code 3 CSR 10-9. Exhibition
and importation into Missouri of certain wildlife species is
prohibited or may require a permit.
AUTHORITY: section 267.645, RSMo 2016.* Emergency rule filed
June 28, 1977, effective July 8, 1977, expired Nov. 5, 1977. Original
rule filed June 28, 1977, effective Oct. 13, 1977. Amended: Filed
Feb. 8, 1978, effective May 11, 1978. Amended: Filed Feb. 1, 1979,
effective May 11, 1979. Amended: Filed Feb. 2, 1982, effective May
13, 1982. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Jan. 9, 1984, effective
April 12, 1984. Amended: Filed Feb. 10, 1986, effective May 11, 1986.
Amended: Filed Dec. 13, 1989, effective April 27, 1990. Emergency
amendment filed April 24, 1991, effective May 4, 1991, expired
Aug. 31, 1991. Amended: Filed July 15, 1991, effective Dec. 9, 1991.
Emergency amendment filed June 5, 1992, effective June 15, 1992,
expired Oct. 12, 1992. Amended: Filed March 3, 1992, effective
Sept. 6, 1992. Emergency amendment filed Aug. 20, 1993, effective
Aug. 30, 1993, expired Dec. 27, 1993. Amended: Filed Aug. 27, 1993,
effective Jan. 31, 1994. Emergency amendment filed April 4, 1994,
effective April 14, 1994, expired Aug. 11, 1994. Amended: Filed April
4, 1994, effective Sept. 30, 1994. Emergency amendment filed Jan.
17, 1995, effective Jan. 27, 1995, terminated Feb. 1, 1995. Amended:
Filed Jan. 31, 1995, effective July 30, 1995. Amended: Filed July
31, 1996, effective March 30, 1997. Amended: Filed Jan. 4, 1999,
effective July 30, 1999. Emergency amendment filed Nov. 2, 2001,
effective Nov. 12, 2001, expired May 10, 2002. Amended: Filed April
10, 2002, effective Sept. 30, 2002. Amended: Filed May 14, 2002,
effective Dec. 30, 2002. Amended: Filed Jan. 30, 2003, effective July
30, 2003. Emergency amendment filed March 5, 2004, effective
March 15, 2004, expired Aug. 27, 2004. Amended: Filed March
5, 2004, effective Oct. 30, 2004. Amended: Filed March 15, 2005,
effective Oct. 30, 2005. Amended: Filed Feb. 27, 2008, effective Sept.
30, 2008. Amended: Filed May 11, 2009, effective Dec. 30, 2009.
Amended: Filed May 5, 2023, effective Dec. 30, 2023.
*Original authority: 267.645, RSMo 1959, amended 1993.