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From the Show Me State- Agricultural Interests Push For and Get Veto Override of S.B. 9
Thu, 12 Sep 2013 06:06:30 CDT
The General Assembly of the state of Missouri on Wednesday evening today overrode a veto by Governor Jay Nixon on S.B.9. Missouri Cattlemen's Association (MCA) President Chuck Massengill said this vote is a victory for more than 52,000 Missouri cattle farms and ranches.
"The success Missouri agriculture has seen this past year has been great. Many farm family's will benefit from the passage of S.B. 9," said Massengill. "This bill is a step in the right direction and will help producers protect their business and livelihood."
The legislation will toughen penalties for cattle rustling. The new language will make penalties for cattle rustling tougher by making the first offense a felony in most cases- assuming the value of the livestock exceeds ten thousand dollars.
The bill will also fix the current animal abuse and neglect law. The past animal abuse and neglect law allowed a farmer to receive a hefty fine or even imprisonment because their livestock got out of their confines.
"Having the support of our elected leaders on this issue shows how strong of an agricultural base we have in Missouri," said Massengill. "This paves the way for future success and will only allow agriculture in Missouri to prosper."
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