A program to discuss Missouri’s complex fence law will be held on Tuesday evening, February 23, 2021, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be available both as a virtual event via Zoom and in-person at the Harrison County Extension Office, located in the basement of the Harrison County Courthouse, 1505 Main St. in Bethany. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, space is limited to the first six registrations for the in-person Bethany site; all safety procedures will be followed to mitigate risks, and will be required.
“Missouri continues to have a very complicated fence law, in large part due to the fact that two separate laws cover the state depending on the county that your land is located in,” according to Joe Koenen, Agricultural Business Specialist with University of Missouri Extension who will be delivering this program by Zoom.
“If you own land you really need to know the law and how it impacts you whether you own livestock or not” says Koenen, and adding to the confusion is a 2016 portion of the law that was changed to address livestock liability that affects livestock and non-livestock owners alike.
Other problems are that both laws are subject to interpretation and can be a little different, depending on the county you are in and its court system. A comparison of both laws will be given at this program. Joe has been presenting programs on the Fence Law for over 30 years throughout the state, including via Zoom, Skype and ITV.
This program will be done in person at several sites and via Zoom so attendees can see the presentation and ask questions of the presenter. Light pre-packaged refreshments will be provided.
There is a $15 charge for this program that covers program and materials, and pre-registration is required. To register online visit https://extension.missouri.edu/events/missouri-s-complex-fence-laws-bethany or you may contact Jackie Spainhower at the Harrison County Extension Office by calling 660-425-6434 or email spainhowerj@missouri.edu for help with registration or to ask questions.
University of Missouri Extension programming is open to all.
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