Missouri § 273.340 - Dealers to purchase only from licensed or exempt persons — violation, penalties.
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§ 273.340. Dealers to purchase only from licensed or exempt persons — violation, penalties.
A dealer shall only purchase animals from persons in this state who are licensed under sections 273.325 to 273.357, or who are exempt from licensure. Any dealer who knowingly purchases animals in violation of this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor and each purchase made shall constitute a separate offense. In addition to such penalties, the director may revoke such dealer's license.
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(L. 1992 S.B. 636 § 2 subsec. 8)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 273.340 ("Dealers to purchase only from licensed or exempt persons — violation, penalties.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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