578.013. Recordings of farm animals alleged to be abused or neglected, submission to law enforcement required — violation, penalty
Farm workers must report and submit any recordings of animal abuse within 24 hours
If someone working with farm animals records suspected abuse or neglect, they must give the full, unedited footage to law enforcement within a day—or face criminal charges.
1. If a farm animal professional records (by video or other digital method) what they believe shows animal abuse or neglect under sections 578.009 or 578.012, they must submit that recording to law enforcement within 24 hours.
2. The recording must be unaltered—no editing, cutting, or changes are allowed before handing it over.
3. Knowingly breaking this rule is a class A misdemeanor.
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