Judge strikes down Missouri anti-CAFO ordinance

A county circuit judge has ruled in favor of farmers and landowners over Cooper County’s regulation VI impacting Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations.

Cooper County Judge Robert Koffman struck down Cooper County health board’s regulation VI for being prohibited by state law because it would add more stringent local ordinances on CAFOs.

The health board is arguing Missouri Senate Bill 391 and Missouri House Bill 271 are unconstitutional for limiting local regulation power.

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