Kingdom City Responsibility of Parent or Guardian of Minor Owning ordinance (§ 205.035)
Chapter 205: Animal Regulations
In short: Parents or guardians are responsible for the adequate care of any animal their minor child owns, controls or harbors.
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The parent or guardian of a minor child is responsible for the adequate care of any animal owned by, in the control of, or harbored by that minor child. (RSMo. § 578.014)
Official source: Village of Kingdom City official Code of Ordinances (online), § 205.035
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.