578.025. Dogfighting — penalty
Organizing or allowing dogfighting is a felony in Missouri
It is a serious crime to train, fight, or let dogs be used in dogfighting. Anyone involved in organizing, participating in, or allowing it to happen can be charged with a felony.
1. A person commits dogfighting if they:
- (1) Own, keep, or train a dog with the intent to have it fight another dog;
- (2) Cause dogs to fight or injure each other for entertainment or profit; or
- (3) Allow or help any of these acts to happen on property they control.
2. Dogfighting is a class E felony.
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