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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the governing body of any county or municipality shall have the authority to establish an ordinance to allow patrons' pets, as defined in subdivision (20) of section 266.160, except for specialty pets as defined in subdivision (25) of section 266.160, within certain designated outdoor portions of public food service establishments.
2. The governing body shall require from the public food service establishment the following information:
(1) A diagram and description of the outdoor area to be designated as available to patrons' pets, including dimensions of the designated area;
(2) A depiction of the number and placement of tables, chairs, and restaurant equipment;
(3) Entryways and exits to the designated outdoor area;
(4) The boundaries of the designated area and of other areas of outdoor dining not available to patrons' pets;
(5) Any fences or other barriers;
(6) Surrounding property lines and public rights-of-way including sidewalks and common pathways; and
(7) Any other information deemed necessary by the governing body.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title VI. County, Township and Political Subdivision Government § 67.316. Public food service establishments, pets permitted, when - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-vi-county-township-and-political-subdivision-government/mo-rev-st-67-316/
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