Municipal ordinances can be quite different from city to city, however, state statutes remain the same through out the state. This is also true of the regulations that govern are shelters and rescue groups. Being a professional Officer often time makes you the one other law enforcement agencies come to with their legal animal issues.

State Statutes and Regulations

There are 10 questions in this section of the exam. Officers who successfully complete this section will show they have a solid understanding of Missouri State Statutes and ACFA regulations.  The questions for this subject have been created from the following:

• Missouri State Statutes
  

Statutes 578.005-578.409 are particularly helpful.

MO State Statutes Page with printable Word File at bottom of page

• Animal Care Facilities Act
  

      ACFA regulations are Statutes 273.325-273.357

ACFA Page with printable Word file at bottom of page

• MACA Annual Conference
  

ACFA regulations are cover thoroughly by Ron Praisewater every year.

That presentation is taken directly from the ACFA regulations. 

• NACA Training Guide
  

The chapter on Due Process may be helpful

• Training and experience