Missouri § 322.145 - Liability of owner for animal bite.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 322.145 — Liability of owner for animal bite., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 322.145. Liability of owner for animal bite.
The owner of an animal that bites or otherwise possibly transmitted rabies or any zoonotic disease shall be liable to an injured party for all damages done by the animal.
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(L. 2001 S.B. 462)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 322.145 cover?
Section 322.145 ("Liability of owner for animal bite.") 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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