MISSOURI MEDICAL EXEMPTION SB 566 ACTION ALERT: A medical exemption clause was included in SB 566 after The Rabies Challenge Fund petitioned the bill's sponsors. Bill SB 566 was read for the 2nd time in the Missouri House on 4/10/12
SB566 - Requires dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies.
What You Can Do:
Please contact your legislators (
Missouri State Senate - Legislator Lookup) & ask them to pass the bill.
Text of SB 566
http://www.senate.mo.gov/12info/pdf-bill/perf/SB566.pdf including exemption:
(5) "Statement of exemption from vaccination," a written determination, signed by a veterinarian, that a medical reason exists that precludes the vaccination for the dog or cat. The statement shall include the owner's name and address, a description of the animal, the medical reason that precludes vaccination, the date of determination, and the period of time for which the medical condition is reasonably expected to persist."
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