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[State] Missouri [Citation] Missouri Stats. Sec. 273.036 [Local Gov’t] Click here [Highlights] 
The owner or possessor of any dog that bites, without provocation, any person while such person is on public property, or lawfully on private property, including the property of the owner or possessor of the dog, is strictly liable for damages suffered by persons bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's or possessor's knowledge of such viciousness. Owner is also subject to fine of up to $1000. The comparative fault of the damaged party may reduce his award.
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