Summary Of Various Ag Law Update Files - AgEBB
Summary Of Various Ag Law Update Files That Can Be Found In The AG LAW
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Social Science Unit, College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
University of Missouri - Columbia
CAUTION: Do not rely upon this information for legal advice.
See an attorney for legal advice to fit your facts
FAMILY FARM BANKRUPTCIES
by Dr. Steve Matthews, Professor of Agricultural Law
Agricultural Economics Department - UMC
April 11, 1988
Missouri is about "par" for 1987 filings of Chapter 12's when compared
with most neighboring states. Data from the national office of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Courts in Washington D. C. shows Nebraska with 736 is leading
the Midwest, followed by South Dakota with 435. Missouri at 247 is
right in the middle of Iowa (313), Kansas (240), Illinois (280), Indiana
(236), Ohio (216), and Oklahoma (194). Another "standout" state is
Louisiana with 309 12's. For a complete list of Chapter 12 filings for
each state and USDA region, see the file AGLW8804 in AG LAW Files.
LANDOWNERS' LIABILITY FOR HUNTERS AND TRESPASSERS
by Dr. Steve Matthews, Professor of Agricultural Law
Agricultural Economics Department - UMC
October 13, 1986
In 1983 Missouri passed a statute designed to lessen landowner liability
while encouraging landowners to open their lands to hunters, hikers, and
other recreational users. This statute focuses on whether the landowner
is civilly liable for injuries suffered by those who enter his/her
property free of charge. The statute states the landowner isn't
responsible for any injuries on his/her land unless there is a charge
for use of the land or a malicious or grossly negligent failure to guard
or warn against a dangerous condition. For more information on this law
see AGLW8602.
LIABILITY FOR MISTREATING ANIMALS UNDER MISSOURI LAW
by Dr. Steve Matthews, Professor of Agricultural Law
Agricultural Economics Department - UMC
October 13, 1986
In 1983 Missouri enacted an "animal rights" law that protects animals
from neglect and/or abuse. The 1983 statute exempts from its coverage
"normal or accepted practices of animal husbandry" with respect to farm
animals. Under the statute there are two classes of animal crimes: (1)
neglect and (2) abuse. "Neglect" is the lesser crime, and is committed
when a "person has custody or ownership of an animal and fails to
provide adequate care or control. "Abuse" is divided into 5 smaller
categories: (1) Intentionally or purposely killing an animal in any
matter not allowed by or expressly exempted from the provisions of this
act; (2) Purposely, intentionally or recklessly causing injury,
suffering, or pain to an animal; (3) Abandonment of an animal in any
place without making provisions for its adequate care; (4) Overworking
or overloading an animal, or driving or working an animal unfit to work;
or (5) Having ownership or custody of an animal, and the willful failure to
provide adequate care or adequate control. For exceptions and more
information on this law please check AGLW8603.
WANT REGULAR AG LAW UPDATES?
by Dr. Steve Matthews, Professor of Agricultural Law
Agricultural Economics Department - UMC
November 10, 1988
If you are in need of regular ag law updates, subscribe to the AALA
newsletter. This is a monthly newsletter (usually eight pages) devoted
to laws that affect U.S. agriculture. It is published by the American
Agricultural Law Association (AALA). Membership and the newsletter are
one package: $45 per year. Details on how to join and more information
are both in AGLW8811.