Dog Leash Laws in Missouri
Throughout the state of Missouri, there are many towns and counties that enforce dog leash laws. If you are the owner of a dog, it is important to know what the laws in your community are and whether or not there is a leash law in place. Even if your community does not have a leash law, it is still unlawful to let your animal run wild. Letting your dog run at large could cause you to incur dog bite liability. Dogs that are left to roam the streets put themselves and others in danger. If your dog injures another person or destroys their property, you are liable for the damages and the injuries that have occurred.
In the city of Richmond Heights, MO for example, there is a leash law. Ordinance 210.220 states that no person shall permit an animal (dog, cat or otherwise) to run at large unless that animal is under adequate restraint. Restraint is defined as a leash no more than 6 ft. in length.
Not every community chooses to impose leash laws, but several have laws against actually owning a dangerous breed of dog. Springfield, Missouri, for example, has an ordinance that actually outlaws the ownership of pit bull dogs. Independence, Missouri also bans the ownership of pit bull dogs. Owners who already had a registered pit bull before 2006 are required to have liability insurance in the event their dog injures someone. These dog bite laws are an attempt to control the number of dog bite injuries, claims, and lawsuits.
If you have suffered from a dog bite injury or a roaming dog damaged your property, it is important to contact an experienced Missouri dog bite lawyer immediately. Dog owners are liable for any injuries or damages caused by their animals and a dog bite attorney can ensure that you receive the compensation you need to recover from your injuries and repair your damages.
At Page Law, our dog bite victim injury lawyers aggressively represent personal injury victims every day. We fight to obtain the maximum compensation you are entitled to. We help real people ---- with real problems. Contact us immediately for a free consultation. You will never pay any fees unless we recover money for you. Please call 314.488.2433 for an immediate response from John Page or contact John online at john@thepagefirm.com.
