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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 88.787 — MO Code / Chapter 88 / Section 88.787
88.787 Council to publish resolution declaring improvements necessary — filing of ...
Status: in_force

88.787. Council to publish resolution declaring improvements necessary — filing of protests — contract let to lowest and best bidder (cities, under 30,000). — When the council of any city having less than thirty thousand inhabitants and having a special charter shall deem it necessary to pave, macadamize, gutter, curb, grade or otherwise improve the roadway of any street, avenue or alley, or other highway, or any part thereof, within the limits of the city, for which a special tax is to be levied as provided in section 88.777 , the council shall, by resolution, declare such work or improvements necessary to be done, and shall cause plans and specifications for such work and improvements, together with an estimate of the cost thereof, to be prepared by the city engineer or other proper officer, and filed with the city clerk of such city, subject to the inspection of the public, and shall cause such resolution to be published in some newspaper printed in the city for two consecutive insertions in a weekly paper or seven consecutive insertions in a daily paper and if a majority of the resident owners of the property liable to taxation therefor, at the date of the passage of such resolution, who shall own a majority of the front feet owned by residents of the city abutting on the street, avenue or alley proposed to be improved, shall not, within ten days thereafter, file with the clerk of the city, their protest against such improvements, then the council shall have power to cause a contract for said work to be let to the lowest and best bidder, on the plans and specifications filed as aforesaid with the city clerk by the city engineer or other proper officer, not less than one week's advertisement for bids thereon being made in some newspaper published in the city. Where the bids for said work are above the estimates, or no bids are presented, or where the bids presented are for any reason rejected, or where the contractor to whom the contract is awarded fails to enter into a written contract for the performance of said contract, or to execute the bonds required by ordinance within the time provided therefor, the council may readvertise for bids. When the council shall by ordinance find and declare that a majority of the resident owners of the property liable to taxation therefor, who shall also own a majority of the front feet owned by residents of the city abutting on the street or alley, proposed to be improved, have not filed with the city clerk a protest against such improvement, such finding and declaration shall be conclusive after the execution of the contract for said improvement, and no special tax bill shall be held invalid for the reason that a protest sufficiently signed was filed with the city clerk.

(RSMo 1939 § 7498) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7345; 1919 § 8759; 1909 § 9619
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 389.560 — MO Code / Chapter 389 / Section 389.560
389.560 Time allowed for removing grain from cars.
Status: in_force

389.560. Time allowed for removing grain from cars. — Any consignee or person entitled to receive the delivery of grain transported in bulk by any railroad shall have forty-eight hours, free of expense, after actual notice of arrival by the corporation to the consignee, in which to remove the same from the cars of such railroad corporation if he shall desire to receive it from the cars on the track, which forty-eight hours shall be held to embrace such time as the car containing such property is placed and kept by such corporation in a convenient and proper place for unloading. And it shall not be held to have been placed in a proper place for unloading unless it can be reached by the consignee or person entitled to receive it, with teams or other suitable means for removing the property from the car, and reasonably convenient to the depot of such railroad corporation at which it is accustomed to receive and unload merchandise consigned to that station or place. Nothing herein contained, however, shall be held to authorize the changing of any consignment of grain except as to the place at which it is to be delivered or unloaded, nor shall such change of consignment in any degree affect the ownership or control of property in any other way.

(RSMo 1939 § 5227) Prior revisions: 1929 § 4770; 1919 § 9958; 1909 § 3155
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 86.503 — MO Code / Chapter 86 / Section 86.503
86.503 Fund, how created.
Status: in_force

86.503. Fund, how created. — This fund shall be created in the following manner: All moneys at present remaining in the hands of any unincorporated police relief committee or association; all moneys arising from the sale of unclaimed personal property; all fines assessed against any delinquent officers by any board of police commissioners; all monthly, annual or periodical assessments of members as may be provided for by the rules of said association; all percentages of rewards allowed to members of any police force under the regulations of its department.

(RSMo 1939 § 9544) Prior revisions: 1929 § 8979; 1919 § 10303; 1909 § 3459
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 137.065 — MO Code / Chapter 137 / Section 137.065
137.065 Limit of county taxes — increase, election, ballot — reduction not ...
Status: in_force

137.065. Limit of county taxes — increase, election, ballot — reduction not necessary, when. — 1. For county purposes the annual tax on property, not including taxes for the payment of valid bonded indebtedness or renewal bonds issued in lieu thereof, shall not exceed the rates herein specified: In counties having three hundred million dollars or more assessed valuation and having by operation of law attained the classification of a county of the first class, the rates shall not exceed thirty-five cents on the hundred dollars assessed valuation; and in all other counties, the rate shall not exceed fifty cents, except that in any county the maximum rates of taxation as limited in this section may be increased for not to exceed four years, when the rate and purpose of the increase are submitted to a vote and two-thirds of the voters of the county voting thereon shall vote therefor.

2. County commissions are hereby authorized to submit the question of increasing maximum tax rates herein specified, and shall submit the question when petitioned therefor by not less than ten percent of the voters of the county as determined by the total vote cast for governor in the last preceding general election for governor.

3. The question shall be submitted in substantially the following form:

Shall there be a levy for county purposes of ______ on the hundred dollars assessed valuation?

4. For any county, which by operation of law attains the classification of a county of the first class on or after January 1, 1991, which has a tax rate ceiling at or below thirty-five cents by application of section 137.073 or 137.115 , whichever is applicable, it shall not be necessary to further reduce such county's tax rate due to the attainment of such first class county status.

(RSMo 1939 § 11046, A.L. 1943 p. 1008, A.L. 1945 p. 1778, A.L. 1947 V. I p. 539, A.L. 1947 V. II p. 422, A.L. 1975 H.B. 846, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1817) Prior revisions: 1929 § 9873; 1919 § 12865; 1909 § 11422
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 52.130 — MO Code / Chapter 52 / Section 52.130
52.130 Branch office — records — deputies (certain third class counties).
Status: in_force

52.130. Branch office — records — deputies (certain third class counties). — It shall be the duty of the collectors of the revenue of such counties to keep the tax books of such townships as may be under the jurisdiction of said district number 2 of the circuit court of that county in said branch office, and to keep one or more deputies in said office to attend to the duties thereof.

(RSMo 1939 § 11071, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: 1929 § 9900; 1919 § 12892 Effective 1-02-79
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 392.160 — MO Code / Chapter 392 / Section 392.160
392.160 Penalty for transmitting false communications.
Status: in_force

392.160. Penalty for transmitting false communications. — If any officer, manager, agent or operator of any telephone or telegraph line operating in this state, or any other person, shall knowingly transmit by such telephone or telegraph line any false communication or intelligence with intent to injure anyone, or to speculate in any article of merchandise, commerce or trade, or with intent that another may do so, or shall knowingly send or deliver any dispatch that is forged or not authorized by the person whose name purports to be signed thereto, shall, on conviction thereof in the court having criminal jurisdiction in the proper county, be liable to the same penalty as is provided in section 392.130 .

(RSMo 1939 § 5333) Prior revisions: 1929 § 4928; 1919 § 10139; 1909 § 3333
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.640 — MO Code / Chapter 537 / Section 537.640
537.640 Director to examine — renewal license fee — amendments to articles.
Status: in_force

537.640. Director to examine — renewal license fee — amendments to articles. — 1. The director of the department of commerce and insurance shall be authorized in accordance with section 374.205 to examine into the affairs of any association organized under the provisions of sections 537.620 to 537.650 and may, in accordance with section 374.045 , make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the execution of the functions vested in him. Annually thereafter, within thirty days before the expiration of its license, each association shall pay a renewal license fee of one hundred dollars and shall file a statement with the director of the department of commerce and insurance giving a report of its activities for the preceding year.

2. Any existing association shall also, at the time it files for renewal of its license, file any amendments to its articles of association or bylaws which have been adopted in the preceding year.

(L. 1978 H.B. 1650 § 7, A.L. 2006 H.B. 1703)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 219.051 — MO Code / Chapter 219 / Section 219.051
219.051 Right of petition — duty of director on receipt of petition.
Status: in_force

219.051. Right of petition — duty of director on receipt of petition. — 1. Any child committed to the division and the parent or guardian of such child shall be informed of their right to petition the director in accordance with promulgated rules and regulations for a hearing with respect to:

(1) The failure to examine such child in accordance with the provisions of subsection 3 of section 219.021 ;

(2) The failure to reexamine such child within six months after a previous examination, in accordance with the provisions of subsection 5 of section 219.021 ;

(3) Any placement decision required to be made by the division pursuant to the provisions of sections 219.011 to 219.086 ;

(4) A request to the director for a rehearing from a determination of violations of the terms and conditions of a child's aftercare supervision, as provided in section 219.026 ; and

(5) The taking of such child into custody for violations of the terms and conditions of his aftercare supervision as provided in section 219.026 .

2. The director shall within thirty days of the receipt of such petition, afford such child or his parents, guardian, or legal counsel an opportunity for a full and fair hearing, and render a decision on the petition within five days after the conclusion of such hearing.

3. Pending the determination by the director with respect to a petition for review filed pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 of this section, the authority of the division to take such action, in accordance with the provisions of sections 219.011 to 219.086 with respect to such child, shall in no wise be affected.

(L. 1975 S.B. 170 § 10)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 199.250 — MO Code / Chapter 199 / Section 199.250
199.250 Facilities, contracts with, costs, how paid.
Status: in_force

199.250. Facilities, contracts with, costs, how paid. — 1. The department of health and senior services may contract for such facilities as are necessary to carry out the functions of sections 199.010 to 199.350 . Such contracts shall be exempt from the competitive bidding requirements of chapter 34 .

2. State payment shall be available for the treatment and care of individuals committed under section 199.210 only after benefits from all third-party payers have been exhausted.

(L. 1961 p. 518 §§ 10, 11, A.L. 1971 H.B. 581, A.L. 1985 S.B. 19, A.L. 1991 H.B. 218 merged with S.B. 125 & 341, A.L. 1996 S.B. 540, A.L. 2010 S.B. 1007, A.L. 2013 S.B. 197)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 358.450 — MO Code / Chapter 358 / Section 358.450
358.450 Registered limited liability partnership, L.L.P. or LLP to be used as last ...
Status: in_force

358.450. Registered limited liability partnership, L.L.P. or LLP to be used as last words or letters in partnership name. — 1. The name of a partnership registered pursuant to section 358.440 and the name of a foreign registered limited liability partnership doing business in this state shall contain the words "Registered Limited Liability Partnership" or the abbreviation "L.L.P." or "LLP" as the last words or letters of its name.

2. The name of a registered limited liability partnership or foreign registered limited liability partnership shall be such as to distinguish it upon the records in the office of the secretary of state from the name of any corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, business trust, registered limited liability partnership or foreign registered limited liability partnership reserved, registered, formed or organized under the laws of this state or qualified to do business or registered as a foreign corporation, foreign limited partnership or foreign limited liability company in this state; provided, however, that a registered limited liability partnership or foreign registered limited liability partnership may register under any name which is not such as to distinguish it upon the records in the office of the secretary of state from the name of any domestic or foreign corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, business trust or registered limited liability partnership or foreign registered limited liability partnership reserved, registered, formed or organized under the laws of this state with the written consent of the other corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, business trust or registered limited liability partnership or foreign registered limited liability partnership, which written consent shall be filed with the secretary of state.

(L. 1995 H.B. 558)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 188.115 — MO Code / Chapter 188 / Section 188.115
188.115 Severability clause.
Status: in_force

188.115. Severability clause. — If any provision of sections 188.100 to 188.120 is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional as applied to a specific person or class of persons, the provisions of sections 188.100 to 188.120 shall remain in full force and effect as to every other person or class of persons who is otherwise covered under these sections.

(L. 1986 H.B. 1596)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 288.126 — MO Code / Chapter 288 / Section 288.126
288.126 Ineligibility for rate calculation, rate used, positive and negative ...
Status: in_force

288.126. Ineligibility for rate calculation, rate used, positive and negative experience rate account balances. — 1. If an employer with a positive experience rate account balance is not eligible for a rate calculation after once becoming eligible because the employer did not have twelve consecutive calendar months immediately preceding the calculation date throughout which its account could have been charged with benefits, such employer's rate shall be no less than two and seven-tenths percent.

2. If an employer with a deficit experience rate account balance is not eligible for a rate calculation after once becoming eligible because the employer did not have twelve consecutive calendar months immediately preceding the calculation date throughout which its account could have been charged with benefits, such employer's rate shall be no less than five and four-tenths percent.

(L. 1951 p. 564 § 288.110, A.L. 1957 p. 531, A.L. 1965 p. 420, A.L. 1965 2d Ex. Sess. p. 927, A.L. 1967 p. 396 § 288.120.3 and p. 401, A.L. 1975 S.B. 276, A.L. 1984 H.B. 1251 & 1549, A.L. 1994 S.B. 561, A.L. 1998 S.B. 922, A.L. 1999 H.B. 162 merged with S.B. 32)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 488.474 — MO Code / Chapter 488 / Section 488.474
488.474 Utility right of access, wrongful action — recovery of costs.
Status: in_force

488.474. Utility right of access, wrongful action — recovery of costs. — 1. If, at the hearing on the delivery of access to the utility meter under section 393.557 , the court specifically finds, on the basis of the record at such hearing, that the utility company willfully and wrongfully instituted an action under sections 393.550 to 393.565 , the utility customer in default may be entitled to any damages which might be incurred by such utility customer in default as a direct result of such actions by the utility company, together with reasonable attorney fees.

2. Costs may be taxed in the discretion of the court pursuant to section 393.561 , and the court shall direct which party is obligated to pay the sheriff's expenses referred to in section 393.559 .

(L. 2000 S.B. 1002 Revision)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.657 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.657
227.657 Condemnation authorized — requirements — surveying, damages to private property.
Status: in_force

227.657. Condemnation authorized — requirements — surveying, damages to private property. — 1. The commission may condemn lands for the project in the name of the state of Missouri.

2. If condemnation becomes necessary, the commission shall act under chapter 523 , and may condemn a fee simple or other interest in land. Any amounts to be paid in such condemnation proceeding shall be paid by the private partner under the comprehensive agreement.

3. The private partner may, after prior notice to the owner to enter upon the private property subject to the taking, survey and determine the most advantageous route and design. The private partner shall be liable for all damages to the property resulting from such inspection.

(L. 2006 H.B. 1380)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 453.065 — MO Code / Chapter 453 / Section 453.065
453.065 Definitions.
Status: in_force

453.065. Definitions. — As used in sections 453.065 to 453.074 , the following words and terms shall have the meanings indicated:

(1) "Child" , a person within the state who is under the age of eighteen or in the custody of the children's division who is in need of medical, dental, educational, mental or other related health services and treatment, as defined in this section, or who belongs to a racial or ethnic minority, who is five years of age or older, or who is a member of a sibling group, and for whom an adoptive home is not readily available. If the physical, dental or mental condition of the child requires care after the age of eighteen, payment can be continued with the approval of the children's division of the department of social services and subject to annual review;

(2) "Diminishing allotment" , a monthly payment which periodically diminishes over a period of not longer than four years at which time it ceases;

(3) "Long term subsidy" , a continuous monthly payment toward the child's care for a period of more than four years;

(4) "Special services" , an allotment to a child who is in need of medical, dental, educational, mental health or other related health services and treatment, including treatment for physical handicap, intellectual impairment, developmental disability, mental or emotional disturbance, social maladjustment;

(5) "Time limited subsidy" , a monthly allotment which is continued for a limited time after legal adoption, not exceeding four years. This compensation is to aid the family in integrating the care of the new child in their home.

(L. 1973 H.B. 254 § 453.085 subsec. 1, A.L. 1982 H.B. 1171, et al., A.L. 1985 H.B. 366, et al., A.L. 1997 H.B. 343, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1299 Revision)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 291.010 — MO Code / Chapter 291 / Section 291.010
291.010 Director of section to furnish bond.
Status: in_force

*291.010. Director of section to furnish bond. — Before the director of the inspection section shall enter upon the duties of his office, he shall give a good and sufficient bond to the state of Missouri in the penal sum of twenty thousand dollars, to be approved by the attorney general as to form, and by the governor as to sufficiency, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of his office, and that he will render an honest and accurate accounting of all funds which may come into his hands through the performance of his official duties, and said director shall be held liable on his official bond for any defalcations of any of his deputies, agents, assistants or other employees.

(RSMo 1939 § 10143, A.L. 1945 p. 1097 § 10141) Prior revision: 1929 § 13169 *The Reorganization Act of 1974 transferred all the powers, duties and functions of the division of industrial inspection to the inspection section, by type I transfer, which was therein created, and provides that all employees of this section are to be employed pursuant to the provisions of the merit system law, Chap. 36. CROSS REFERENCE: Section of industrial inspection of department of labor and industrial relations created, 286.110
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 190.107 — MO Code / Chapter 190 / Section 190.107
190.107 Contracts for mutual aid services.
Status: in_force

190.107. Contracts for mutual aid services. — 1. Any municipally operated ambulance service, ambulance district, fire protection district that provides ambulance service or any other ambulance service may enter into contracts providing for mutual aid services provided by such ambulance service. The contracts that are agreed upon may provide for compensation from the parties and other terms that are agreeable to the parties and may be for an indefinite period as long as they include a minimum of a sixty-day cancellation notice by either party.

2. Any municipally operated ambulance service, ambulance district, fire protection district that provides ambulance service or any other ambulance service may provide assistance to any other ambulance service in the state that requests it, at the time of an emergency, major catastrophe or any other unforeseen event or series of events which jeopardizes the ability of the local ambulance service to promptly respond to emergencies.

3. When responding on mutual aid or emergency aid requests, the ambulance service shall be subject to all provisions of law as if it were providing service within its own jurisdiction.

4. Mutual-aid contracts may be agreed to between ambulance services in the states neighboring Missouri and ambulance services in the state of Missouri in the exact same manner as contracts between ambulance services within the state of Missouri.

(L. 1998 S.B. 743)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 210.180 — MO Code / Chapter 210 / Section 210.180
210.180 Division employees to be trained.
Status: in_force

210.180. Division employees to be trained. — Each employee of the division who is responsible for the investigation or family assessment of reports of suspected child abuse or neglect shall receive not less than forty hours of preservice training on the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect. In addition to such preservice training such employee shall also receive not less than twenty hours of in-service training each year on the subject of the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Such annual training shall include at least four hours of medical forensics relating to child abuse and neglect as approved by the SAFE CARE network described in section 334.950 .

(L. 1986 S.B. 470 § 1, A.L. 1994 S.B. 595, A.L. 2016 H.B. 1877)