Bill > HB583

This bill establishes a comprehensive controlled livestock grazing program within Missouri's Department of Agriculture to provide structured guidelines for using livestock to clear vegetation from land. The program will define specific requirements including: authorized types of livestock, frequency and duration of grazing (limited to once per year and no more than 30 consecutive days), permitted structures and enclosures, livestock containment protocols, permit and fee structures, insurance requirements, livestock care standards, noise regulations, and neighbor notification procedures. Individuals wishing to conduct such grazing operations must obtain a permit from the department, and they will be allowed to place temporary structures without needing to comply with standard fencing regulations. The bill also creates a dedicated "Controlled Livestock Grazing Program Fund" in the state treasury to support the program's implementation and administration, with funds that will not revert to the general revenue fund at the end of each biennium. The Department of Agriculture is authorized to develop and implement necessary rules and regulations for the program, with the rules subject to standard legislative review processes. The program is set to take effect after August 28, 2024.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB583&year=2025&code=R