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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 454.1527 — MO Code / Chapter 454 / Section 454.1527
454.1527 Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify child support orders.
Status: in_force

454.1527. Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify child support orders. — (a) A tribunal of this state that has issued a child support order consistent with the law of this state has and shall exercise continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify its child support order if the order is the controlling order and:

(1) at the time of the filing of a request for modification this state is the residence of the obligor, the individual obligee, or the child for whose benefit the support order is issued; or

(2) even if this state is not the residence of the obligor, the individual obligee, or the child for whose benefit the support order is issued, the parties consent in a record or in open court that the tribunal of this state may continue to exercise jurisdiction to modify its order.

(b) A tribunal of this state that has issued a child support order consistent with the law of this state may not exercise continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify the order if:

(1) all of the parties who are individuals file consent in a record with the tribunal of this state that a tribunal of another state that has jurisdiction over at least one of the parties who is an individual or that is located in the state of residence of the child may modify the order and assume continuing, exclusive jurisdiction; or

(2) its order is not the controlling order.

(c) If a tribunal of another state has issued a child support order pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act or a law substantially similar to that Act which modifies a child support order of a tribunal of this state, tribunals of this state shall recognize the continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of the tribunal of the other state.

(d) A tribunal of this state that lacks continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify a child support order may serve as an initiating tribunal to request a tribunal of another state to modify a support order issued in that state.

(e) A temporary support order issued ex parte or pending resolution of a jurisdictional conflict does not create continuing, exclusive jurisdiction in the issuing tribunal.

(L. 2011 H.B. 260) Effective 6-15-16, see § 454.1728
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.445 — MO Code / Chapter 115 / Section 115.445
115.445 No one but voter in booth, exception.
Status: in_force

115.445. No one but voter in booth, exception. — 1. Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3 of this section, no one other than the voter shall be permitted in any voting booth or permitted to be in any position where he may see how a voter is voting.

2. If any voter, after entering a voting booth, asks for further instructions concerning the manner of voting, two election judges of different political parties shall give such instructions. Such judges shall not enter the voting booth unless it is impossible to give the instructions otherwise. After giving the instructions, the judges shall leave the area and take all necessary measures to insure that the voter casts his vote in secret.

3. If any voter declares under oath to the election judges that he cannot read or write, is blind or has any other physical disability and cannot vote his ballot, he may be assisted by the election judges or by any person of his own choice other than a judge. If the voter asks for the assistance of election judges, two judges of different political parties shall go to the voting booth and cast his vote as he directs. If the voter asks for the assistance of someone other than election judges, the assistant shall go to the voting booth with the voter and cast his vote as he directs. No person, other than election judges and members of such voters' immediate families, shall assist more than one voter at one election.

4. A child under the age of eighteen shall be allowed to accompany his or her parent, grandparent, or guardian into a voting booth.

(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 11.095, A.L. 2006 S.B. 1014 & 730)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 162.1300 — MO Code / Chapter 162 / Section 162.1300
162.1300 Additional students as result of boundary change, assessment scores and ...
Status: in_force

162.1300. Additional students as result of boundary change, assessment scores and performance data not to be used for three years. — If a change in school district boundary lines occurs under section 162.223 , 162.431 , 162.441 , or 162.451 , or by action of the state board of education under section 162.081 , including attachment of a school district's territory to another district or dissolution, such that a school district receives additional students as a result of such change, the statewide assessment scores and all other performance data for those students whom the district received shall not be used for three years when calculating the performance of the receiving district for three school years for purposes of the Missouri school improvement program.

(L. 2013 S.B. 125)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 30.150 — MO Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30.150
30.150 Treasurer may administer oath.
Status: in_force

30.150. Treasurer may administer oath. — The state treasurer shall have power to administer all oaths and affirmations required or allowed by law, in matters touching the duties of his office.

(RSMo 1939 § 13068, A.L. 1945 p. 1977 § 32) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11451; 1919 § 13357; 1909 § 11858
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.110 — MO Code / Chapter 537 / Section 537.110
537.110 What words are actionable.
Status: in_force

537.110. What words are actionable. — It is actionable to publish falsely and maliciously, in any manner whatsoever, that any person has been guilty of fornication or adultery.

(RSMo 1939 § 3651) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3261; 1919 § 4216; 1909 § 5424 CROSS REFERENCE: Pleadings in libel or slander actions, 509.210
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 205.371 — MO Code / Chapter 205 / Section 205.371
205.371 Revenue bonds authorized, when — not an indebtedness of the issuing authority.
Status: in_force

205.371. Revenue bonds authorized, when — not an indebtedness of the issuing authority. — 1. In addition to the bonds authorized by section 205.375 , the county commission in any county, or the township board of any township, exercising the rights conferred by section 205.375 , may issue and sell revenue bonds for the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition, construction, equipment, improvement, extension and repair, and furnishing of nursing homes and related facilities, and of providing a site therefor, including offstreet parking space for motor vehicles. Such revenue bonds shall be payable, both as to principal and interest, solely from the net income and revenues arising from the operation of the nursing home or the related facility or facilities, or of the nursing home and the related facility or facilities, after providing for the costs of operation and maintenance thereof, or from other funds made available from sources other than from proceeds of taxation.

2. Any bonds issued under the provisions of sections 205.371 to 205.373 shall not be deemed to be an indebtedness of the state of Missouri or of any county or township, or of the board of trustees of any such nursing home, or of the individual members of any such board of trustees, and shall not be deemed to be an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation upon the incurring of indebtedness.

(L. 1978 H.B. 1769 § 205.990)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 142.833 — MO Code / Chapter 142 / Section 142.833
142.833 Liability for unpaid tax.
Status: in_force

142.833. Liability for unpaid tax. — Any person who is required to precollect or pay a tax as established in this chapter and who fails to precollect or remit the tax or any part thereof is fully responsible for the unpaid tax. The director may recover any unpaid taxes pursuant to this chapter from any party who was under a duty to precollect or pay the tax. Such person remains liable for the taxes even in the event that, for whatever reason, such person failed to precollect or pay the taxes due. The liability to precollect and remit shall be separate from any duty that the consumer may have pursuant to this chapter to pay upon consumption, and the existence of such overlapping duties shall not be a defense for a failure to precollect and remit, though it may give rise to a refund claim in accordance with section 142.824 if both parties pay the tax.

(L. 1998 S.B. 619) Effective 1-1-99
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 143.671 — MO Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143.671
143.671 Evidence of related federal determination admissible, when.
Status: in_force

143.671. Evidence of related federal determination admissible, when. — Evidence of a federal determination relating to issues raised in a proceeding under section 143.631 shall be admissible, under rules established by the administrative hearing commission.

(L. 1972 S.B. 549, A.L. 1978 S.B. 661)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 567.110 — MO Code / Chapter 567 / Section 567.110
567.110 Persistent prostitution offender — penalty.
Status: in_force

567.110. Persistent prostitution offender — penalty. — Any person who has been found guilty of a violation of section 567.020 or 567.030 and who is alleged and proved to be a persistent prostitution offender is guilty of a class E felony.

(L. 1997 S.B. 347, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 49.300 — MO Code / Chapter 49 / Section 49.300
49.300 County commission may institute condemnation proceedings — power of circuit ...
Status: in_force

49.300. County commission may institute condemnation proceedings — power of circuit court. — If land or other property is sought to be appropriated by any county commission for roads, drainage systems, sites for a county courthouse, jail, poorhouse, infirmary or for any other public purpose whatsoever, and the county commission and the land or property owner whose land is sought to be appropriated are unable to agree upon the damages or compensation for the taking of the property, or if the owner is incapable of contracting or is a nonresident of this state, the county commission may institute proceedings in the circuit court of the county in the name of the county for the purpose of condemning the land or other property. The proceedings in the circuit court shall be had in the manner and with the effect provided in chapter 523 for the condemnation of property for public use. Any questions relative to the regularity of the proceedings before the county commission may be raised in the action. If the county commission institutes the proceedings, upon the petition of registered voters of the county as authorized by chapter 228 , or at the instance of any drainage district, the petitioners or drainage district shall be made parties to the proceedings and the circuit court may render judgment for damages and costs against the county or against any or all of the parties as is just and proper in the premises.

(L. 1945 p. 1469 § 1, A. 1949 H.B. 2006, A.L. 1959 S.B. 65, A.L. 1983 S.B. 219, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1070) (1965) Sections 49.300 and 228.100 in combination indicate a legislative intent to cover entire subject of judicial phases of condemnation proceedings by county courts and, therefore, they supersede and by implication repeal contrary provisions in § 228.180. County of Greene v. Hammons (Mo.), 389 S.W.2d 843. (1987) Political subdivision has power pursuant to this section to condemn the property of another political subdivision provided that such condemnation does not totally destroy or materially impair or interfere with existing use. State ex rel. Md. Heights, Etc. v. Campbell, 736 S.W.2d 383 (Mo. banc).
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 192.230 — MO Code / Chapter 192 / Section 192.230
192.230 Department to conduct a survey of hospitals and health facilities — to ...
Status: in_force

192.230. Department to conduct a survey of hospitals and health facilities — to recommend a state plan. — The department of health and senior services shall be empowered and authorized to conduct a complete survey of all of the hospitals, both public and private, and all health centers and units in the state, and to make a public report of such survey and findings, and recommending a state plan for the construction of such additional hospital and health center facilities as may be deemed advisable by the department of health and senior services after consultation with the state board of health and senior services.

(L. 1945 p. 972 § 1, A.L. 2018 S.B. 843)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 96.240 — MO Code / Chapter 96 / Section 96.240
96.240 Board — powers and duties.
Status: in_force

96.240. Board — powers and duties. — Said board shall have power to make all suitable provisions for the relief, maintenance and support of all indigent persons within said cities, and to make suitable provisions for the care and maintenance of the sick dependents and those who are unable to support themselves; to enforce the laws of the state, the ordinances of said cities, in regard to the indigent, and to make such rules and regulations in the conduct of its business not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Missouri, and the ordinances of said cities; to recommend to the common council of said cities the passage of such ordinances as said board may deem necessary for the welfare of the indigent of said cities. The board shall have the power to employ and discharge all persons or officers in their judgment necessary to carry on the work over which said board is given jurisdiction or control. Said board shall further have power to enter into cooperative arrangement with state or county agencies, or with charitable and philanthropic associations in order better to promote the objects of its work. Said board may act as agent for the county superintendent of public welfare within the limits of the city, under such arrangements as may be made jointly by them.

(RSMo 1939 § 7050) Prior revision: 1929 § 6900
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 182.410 — MO Code / Chapter 182 / Section 182.410
182.410 Directors — appointment — number — board to be bipartisan.
Status: in_force

182.410. Directors — appointment — number — board to be bipartisan. — When any incorporated city containing over three hundred thousand inhabitants shall have decided to establish and maintain a public library and reading room under this chapter, the mayor of such city shall, with the approval of the city council, proceed to appoint a board of nine directors for the same, chosen from the citizens at large, with reference to their fitness for such office; and no member of the municipal government shall be a member of said board; provided, that not more than five of such directors shall be members of the same political party.

(RSMo 1939 § 14777) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13473; 1919 § 7206; 1909 § 8202
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 335.075 — MO Code / Chapter 335 / Section 335.075
335.075 Verification of licensure prior to hiring.
Status: in_force

335.075. Verification of licensure prior to hiring. — 1. Before hiring a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse in Missouri, an employer shall verify that the applicant has a current, valid license to practice nursing under chapter 335 . This section shall not apply for employment which does not require the possession of a current, valid license to practice nursing.

2. Employers shall have a process in place to verify licensure status of each registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse coinciding with the license renewal.

(L. 2010 H.B. 2226, et al.)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 434.060 — MO Code / Chapter 434 / Section 434.060
434.060 Parents may recover minor's gaming losses.
Status: in_force

434.060. Parents may recover minor's gaming losses. — If any minor shall lose any money or property at any game, gambling device, or by any bet or wager whatever, the parent or conservator of such minor may sue for and recover from the winner such money or property, or the value thereof, so lost by such minor.

(RSMo 1939 § 3396, A.L. 1953 p. 321, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3009; 1919 § 5746; 1909 § 6627
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 194.425 — MO Code / Chapter 194 / Section 194.425
194.425 Abandonment of a corpse without notifying authorities, penalty.
Status: in_force

194.425. Abandonment of a corpse without notifying authorities, penalty. — 1. A person commits the crime of abandonment of a corpse if that person abandons, disposes, deserts or leaves a corpse without properly reporting the location of the body to the proper law enforcement officials in that county.

2. Abandonment of a corpse is a class E felony.

(L. 1995 H.B. 160 § 578.157, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 321.465 — MO Code / Chapter 321 / Section 321.465
321.465 Consolidated district, status — transfer of assets and liabilities.
Status: in_force

321.465. Consolidated district, status — transfer of assets and liabilities. — If the vote prescribed by section 321.460 is in favor of the consolidation, then, upon the order of the court declaring the same, the consolidated district thereupon shall be a political subdivision of the state of Missouri and a body corporate, with all the powers of like or similar corporations, and with all the powers of fire protection districts under section 321.220 , whose affairs shall be conducted as provided in this chapter, with all the powers, privileges and duties therein conferred and provided upon fire protection districts in the county. All properties, rights, assets, and liabilities of the several fire protection districts which are so consolidated, including outstanding bonds thereof if any, shall become forthwith and without any further procedure the properties, rights, assets, and liabilities of the consolidated fire protection district. The provisions of section 321.140 shall also apply to the election and order establishing the consolidated fire protection district.

(L. 1961 p. 553 § 2, A.L. 1969 H.B. 322)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 382.500 — MO Code / Chapter 382 / Section 382.500
382.500 Applicability — findings of general assembly.
Status: in_force

382.500. Applicability — findings of general assembly. — 1. The provisions of sections 382.500 to 382.550 shall apply to all insurers domiciled in this state that are not exempt under section 382.525 .

2. The general assembly finds and declares that an own risk and solvency assessment (ORSA) summary report contains confidential and sensitive information related to an insurer or insurance group's identification of risks material and relevant to the insurer or insurance group filing such report. Such information includes proprietary and trade secret information that has the potential for harm and competitive disadvantage to the insurer or insurance group if such information is made public. An ORSA summary report shall be a confidential document filed with the director, shall be shared only as stated in sections 382.500 to 382.550 to assist the director in the performance of the director's duties, and shall not be subject to public disclosure.

(L. 2015 H.B. 50) Effective 1-01-16, see § 382.550
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 137.175 — MO Code / Chapter 137 / Section 137.175
137.175 Failure to assess taxable property — method of subsequent assessments.
Status: in_force

137.175. Failure to assess taxable property — method of subsequent assessments. — Whenever there has been a failure to assess the taxable property in any county for any year or years, the assessor of said county for the time being shall assess the property for the year or years in which said failure shall have occurred. Such assessment shall be made at the same time as is now provided by law for the assessment of property, the assessment for each year to be in a separate book. In making the said assessment, and in all subsequent proceedings thereon, the assessor, county commission, clerk of the county commission and collector shall be governed by the same law as is now in force for the assessment and collection of taxes, and shall receive the same compensation as is now provided by law for similar duties.

(RSMo 1939 § 11000, A.L. 1945 p. 1782 § 23) Prior revisions: 1929 § 9810; 1919 § 12819; 1909 § 11401
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 389.665 — MO Code / Chapter 389 / Section 389.665
389.665 Right-of-way to be cleared of weeds and brush to prevent fires, violation, ...
Status: in_force

389.665. Right-of-way to be cleared of weeds and brush to prevent fires, violation, damages and costs — public grade crossings to be clear of vegetation and undergrowth. — 1. It shall be the duty of every corporation or person owning or operating any railroad or branch thereof in this state to keep the right-of-way reasonably clear of brush and high weeds, by cutting, burning, chemical spraying, plowing under, or other appropriate means for the purpose of preventing the spread of fire, and in case such corporation or person shall fail or neglect to do so, any person owning land adjoining such railroad is hereby authorized, after giving three days' notice, in writing, to such owner or operator of the railroad, by service upon any person authorized to receive service of legal process on behalf of the corporation within this state to cause such brush and high weeds upon the right-of-way occupied by the railroad company to be cut and removed, burned, plowed, or sprayed with chemical material for killing such brush and high weeds in front of and adjoining his land, and such landowner may maintain an action against the corporation or person so failing to perform this duty, in any court of competent jurisdiction, and shall be entitled to recover double the amount of all expenses and damages incurred and accruing thereby, together with costs.

2. It shall be the duty of every corporation or person owning or operating any railroad or branch thereof in this state to maintain the right-of-way at public grade crossings so that it will be reasonably clear of vegetation, undergrowth or other debris for a distance of two hundred fifty feet each way from the near edge of such crossings where such things would materially obscure approaching trains from the view of travelers on the highway.

(L. 1988 S.B. 676)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 11.010 — MO Code / Chapter 11 / Section 11.010
11.010 Official manual.
Status: in_force

11.010. Official manual. — The official manual, commonly known as the "Blue Book", compiled and electronically published by the secretary of state on its official website is the official manual of this state, and it is unlawful for any officer or employee of this state except the secretary of state or a designated employee of the secretary of state, or any board, or department or any officer or employee thereof, to cause to be printed, at state expense, any duplication or rearrangement of any part of the manual. It is also unlawful for the secretary of state to publish, or permit to be published in the manual any duplication, or rearrangement of any part of any report, or other document, required to be printed at the expense of the state which has been submitted to and rejected by him or her as not suitable for publication in the manual.

(RSMo 1939 § 15001, A.L. 1957 p. 726, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1965, A.L. 2013 S.B. 99) Prior revision: 1929 § 13808