The agricultural policy committee on Tuesday, killed a bill prohibiting the breeding of "large carnivore's." However,Representative Mike Sutherland , a Republican from Warrenton who introduced the bill said he will continue to pursue the issue.He called the decision "unfortunate."
A new bill would make it illegal for Missourians to own and breed lions, tigers, and bears. Representative Mike Sutherland, a Republican from Warrenton introduced the bill. He says he became aware of the issue because a man in his district owned roughly 80 tigers on three acres.
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