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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 68.055 — MO Code / Chapter 68 / Section 68.055
68.055 Letting of contracts, manner, amounts.
Status: in_force

68.055. Letting of contracts, manner, amounts. — 1. Every port authority shall let contracts for all work to be done and for equipment, supplies or materials to be purchased. Excepting as otherwise provided herein, such contracts shall be given to the lowest responsible bidder therefor, upon not less than twenty days' notice of the letting, given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or county creating the port authority; and in the discretion of the commissioners, in one or more newspapers of general circulation among contractors. The port authority shall have the power and authority to reject any and all bids and to readvertise the work or proposed purchase.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of this section, every port authority may let contracts in a manner consistent with the procedures set forth in 24 CFR Section 85.36, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Government", as may be revised from time to time, regardless of the source of funds for the procurement, except that if a funding source mandates specific procedures for letting contracts as a condition to receipt of funds which are inconsistent with the procedures authorized in this section for letting contracts, a port authority may use such procedures required by the funding source.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2 of this section, the dollar limit of procurements which may, pursuant to subsection 2 of this section, be accomplished using "small purchase procedures", shall, for the purposes of procurements to be paid for with funds other than federal funds, adjust annually based on the rate of inflation according to the Consumer Price Index, commencing in 1995.

(L. 1974 H.B. 1646 § 10, A.L. 1994 H.B. 1248 & 1048)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 229.370 — MO Code / Chapter 229 / Section 229.370
229.370 Penalty.
Status: in_force

229.370. Penalty. — Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of sections 229.300 to 229.370 or failing to comply therewith shall, upon conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. The provisions of sections 229.300 to 229.370 shall apply only to counties of class one, and any and all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

(RSMo 1939 § 8654, A.L. 1945 p. 1489) Prior revision: 1929 § 8005
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 144.510 — MO Code / Chapter 144 / Section 144.510
144.510 Violation of this law a misdemeanor.
Status: in_force

144.510. Violation of this law a misdemeanor. — Any person, officer, agent or employee of any firm, corporation, association, joint adventure, estate, trust, receiver or syndicate violating any of the provisions of sections 144.010 to 144.510 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, where punishment is not otherwise provided for herein, shall be punished for such.

(RSMo 1939 § 11444, A.L. 1941 p. 698, A.L. 1943 p. 1012, A.L. 1945 p. 1865)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 184.800 — MO Code / Chapter 184 / Section 184.800
184.800 Law, how cited.
Status: in_force

184.800. Law, how cited. — Sections 184.800 to 184.880 shall be known as the "Missouri Museum and Cultural District Act".

(L. 1997 S.B. 21, A.L. 2013 S.B. 23)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 144.046 — MO Code / Chapter 144 / Section 144.046
144.046 Exemption for electrical current to battery manufacturers, when.
Status: in_force

144.046. Exemption for electrical current to battery manufacturers, when. — In addition to the exemptions granted under the provisions of section 144.030 , there is hereby specifically exempted from the provisions of sections 144.010 to 144.525 and sections 144.600 to 144.748 and from the computation of the tax levied, assessed or payable under sections 144.010 to 144.525 and sections 144.600 to 144.748 , the sale at retail of separately measured electrical current to manufacturers of batteries in this state for conversion to stored chemical energy in new lead-acid storage batteries solely for the purpose of providing an initial charge in such batteries during the manufacturing process but not for the purpose of recharging any previously manufactured batteries. The sale at retail of such separately measured electrical current described in this section shall not be exempted from any local sales tax imposed under a local sales tax law, as defined in section 32.085 .

(L. 1995 H.B. 414) Effective 1-1-96
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.1095 — MO Code / Chapter 407 / Section 407.1095
407.1095 Definitions.
Status: in_force

407.1095. Definitions. — As used in sections 407.1095 to 407.1110 , the following words and phrases mean:

(1) "Caller identification service" , a type of telephone service which permits telephone subscribers to see the telephone number of incoming telephone calls;

(2) "Residential subscriber" , a person who, for primarily personal and familial use, has subscribed to residential telephone service, wireless service or similar service, or the other persons living or residing with such person;

(3) "Telephone solicitation" , any voice, facsimile, short messaging service (SMS), or multimedia messaging service (MMS), for the purpose of encouraging the purchase or rental of, or investment in, property, goods or services, but does not include communications:

(a) To any residential subscriber with that subscriber's prior express invitation or permission;

(b) By or on behalf of any person or entity with whom a residential subscriber has had a business contact within the past one hundred eighty days or a current business or personal relationship;

(c) By or on behalf of an entity organized pursuant to Chapter 501 (c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, while such entity is engaged in fund-raising to support the charitable purpose for which the entity was established provided that a bona fide member of such exempt organization makes the voice communication;

(d) By or on behalf of any entity over which a federal agency has regulatory authority to the extent that:

a. Subject to such authority, the entity is required to maintain a license, permit or certificate to sell or provide the merchandise being offered through telemarketing; and

b. The entity is required by law or rule to develop and maintain a no-call list;

(e) By a natural person responding to a referral, or working from his or her primary residence, or a person licensed by the state of Missouri to carry out a trade, occupation or profession who is setting or attempting to set an appointment for actions relating to that licensed trade, occupation or profession within the state or counties contiguous to the state.

(L. 2000 S.B. 763, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1549)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 640.011 — MO Code / Chapter 640 / Section 640.011
640.011 Criminal background check, fingerprint submission.
Status: in_force

640.011. Criminal background check, fingerprint submission. — 1. The department of natural resources may require that fingerprint submissions be made as part of an application seeking employment or to volunteer with the department of natural resources.

2. If the department of natural resources requires that fingerprint submissions be made as part of such application, the department of natural resources shall require applicants to submit the fingerprints to the Missouri state highway patrol for the purpose of conducting a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal history background check.

3. The fingerprints and any required fees shall be sent to the Missouri state highway patrol's central repository. The fingerprints shall be used for searching the state criminal records repository and shall also be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a federal criminal records search under section 43.540 . The Missouri state highway patrol shall notify the department of natural resources of any criminal history record information or lack of criminal history record information discovered on the individual. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 610.120 to the contrary, all records related to any criminal history information discovered shall be accessible and available to the department of natural resources.

(L. 2025 S.B. 71 merged with S.B. 81 & 174)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 375.1192 — MO Code / Chapter 375 / Section 375.1192
375.1192 Fraudulent and voidable transfers — requirements — effects.
Status: in_force

375.1192. Fraudulent and voidable transfers — requirements — effects. — 1. Every transfer made or suffered and every obligation incurred by an insurer within one year prior to the filing of a successful petition for rehabilitation or liquidation under sections 375.1150 to 375.1246 is fraudulent as to then existing and future creditors if made or incurred without fair consideration, or with actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud either existing or future creditors. A transfer made or an obligation incurred by an insurer ordered to be rehabilitated or liquidated under this act * , which is fraudulent under this section, may be avoided by the receiver, except as to a person who in good faith is a purchaser, lienor, or obligee for a present fair market value. The court may, on due notice, order any such transfer or obligation to be preserved for the benefit of the estate, and in that event, the receiver shall succeed to and may enforce the rights of the purchaser, lienor, or obligee.

2. (1) A transfer of property other than real property shall be deemed to be made or suffered when it becomes perfected to the extent that no subsequent lien obtainable by legal or equitable proceedings on a simple contract could become superior to the rights of the transferee under subsection 3 of section 375.1195 ;

(2) A transfer of real property shall be deemed to be made or suffered when it becomes perfected to the extent that no subsequent bona fide purchaser from the insurer could obtain rights superior to the rights of the transferee;

(3) A transfer which creates an equitable lien shall not be deemed to be perfected if there are available means by which a legal lien could be created;

(4) The provisions of this subsection apply whether or not there are or were creditors who might have obtained any liens or persons who might have become bona fide purchasers.

3. Any transaction of the insurer with a reinsurer shall be deemed fraudulent and may be avoided by the receiver under subsection 1 of this section if:

(1) The transaction consists of the termination, adjustment or settlement of a reinsurance contract in which the reinsurer is released from any part of its duty to pay the originally specified share of losses that had occurred prior to the time of the transactions, unless the reinsurer gives a present fair equivalent value for the release; or

(2) Any part of the transaction took place within one year prior to the date of filing of the petition through which the receivership was commenced.

4. Every person receiving any property from the insurer or any benefit thereof which is a fraudulent transfer under subsection 1 of this section shall be personally liable therefore and shall be bound to account to the liquidator.

(L. 1991 H.B. 385, et al. § 75) *"This act" (H.B. 385, et al., 1991) contaied numerous sections. Consult Disposition of Sections table for a definitive listing.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 234.200 — MO Code / Chapter 234 / Section 234.200
234.200 Commission may accept title and ownership of bridge, when — obligation.
Status: in_force

234.200. Commission may accept title and ownership of bridge, when — obligation. — The state highways and transportation commission is hereby authorized to take and accept conveyance of title to and ownership of any such bridge, or part thereof, situated within the state of Missouri, subject to any incumbrance against any such bridge and pledge of its tolls previously executed, but not in assumption of any such incumbrance or part thereof existing upon or against any such bridge at the time of such conveyance. And such acceptance of title to and ownership of the same shall not in any manner create any liability, present or future, upon or against the state of Missouri or the state highways and transportation commission thereof, for the payment or assumption of any such incumbrance or any part thereof.

(RSMo 1939 § 8546)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 205.981 — MO Code / Chapter 205 / Section 205.981
205.981 May contract for services — length of contract.
Status: in_force

205.981. May contract for services — length of contract. — 1. The board of trustees may contract with a community mental health center, mental health clinic, or other public facility or not-for-profit corporation as designated by the department for such comprehensive mental health services for the residents of such county as may be mutually agreeable between the board of trustees or officials of such center, clinic, facility, or corporation and the board of trustees of the county requesting the services for the residents thereof.

2. The consideration for the provision of services under this section shall be appropriated out of the county's community mental health fund or may be appropriated out of the county's general revenue fund and shall not exceed an amount of revenue that could be derived from a tax levy authorized by sections 205.977 to 205.980 .

3. Each contract may be for a term of not exceeding five years, but may be renewed from time to time.

(L. 1969 S.B. 168 § 7, A.L. 1978 S.B. 652, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1383, A.L. 1995 S.B. 454)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 426.130 — MO Code / Chapter 426 / Section 426.130
426.130 Suit on bond, by whom and when brought — damages.
Status: in_force

426.130. Suit on bond, by whom and when brought — damages. — Any person injured by a breach of the condition of the bond may sue thereon in the name of the state to his use, and the damages shall be assessed as on bonds with collateral conditions.

(RSMo 1939 § 5751) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5641; 1919 § 637; 1909 § 910
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 315.067 — MO Code / Chapter 315 / Section 315.067
315.067 Hotel operator may refuse accommodations, when.
Status: in_force

315.067. Hotel operator may refuse accommodations, when. — 1. For purposes of sections 315.067 to 315.079 , "hotel" shall have the same meaning as "lodging establishment" as defined in section 315.005 .

2. A person operating a hotel, including all lodging establishments defined in section 315.005 , may refuse or deny the use of a room, accommodations, facilities or other privileges of the hotel to any of the following:

(1) An individual who is unwilling or unable to pay for the room, accommodations, facilities, or other privileges of the hotel;

(2) An individual who is visibly intoxicated, under the influence of alcohol or other drug, and is disorderly so as to create a public nuisance;

(3) An individual who the hotel operator reasonably believes is seeking to use a room, accommodations, facilities or other privileges of the hotel for an unlawful purpose;

(4) An individual who the hotel operator reasonably believes is bringing in anything which may create an unreasonable danger or risk to other persons, including but not limited to explosives or the unlawful use of firearms;

(5) An individual whose use of the room, accommodations, facilities or other privileges of the hotel would result in a violation of the maximum capacity of such hotel.

3. A hotel operator who reasonably refuses or denies the use of a room, accommodations, facilities or other privileges of the hotel pursuant to this section shall not be subject to any civil or criminal action or any fine or other penalty.

(L. 1998 S.B. 526)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 631.102 — MO Code / Chapter 631 / Section 631.102
631.102 Methadone treatment programs, department to develop criteria to locate.
Status: in_force

631.102. Methadone treatment programs, department to develop criteria to locate. — The department of mental health shall develop criteria for locating new methadone treatment programs in the state of Missouri.

(L. 1997 H.B. 635 § 1, subsec. 6)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 477.705 — MO Code / Chapter 477 / Section 477.705
477.705 Duties of commission.
Status: in_force

477.705. Duties of commission. — In addition to any duties or responsibilities assigned to it by the Missouri supreme court, the coordinating commission established under section 477.700 shall have the following duties:

(1) To work cooperatively with the various judicial circuits, judicial personnel, attorneys, and other state departments or agencies and form partnerships to ensure uniform, high-quality legal representation for children or families involved in legal proceedings in this state;

(2) To make recommendations to the Missouri supreme court concerning the establishment or modification, by court rule, of minimum training requirements and practice standards for attorneys seeking to serve as guardians ad litem, children's counsel, or parent's counsel, including, but not limited to, appropriate maximum caseloads, minimum responsibilities and duties, and practice guidelines;

(3) To make recommendations to the Missouri supreme court concerning high-quality, accessible training throughout the state for persons seeking to serve as guardians ad litem, children's counsel, or parent's counsel, as well as for judicial personnel who regularly hear matters involving children and families;

(4) To develop, coordinate, and evaluate any pilot project established by the Missouri supreme court relating to guardians ad litem, children's counsel, or parent's counsel, including the development of measures to assess and document the various models of representation and the outcomes achieved by each, including collaborative models with local court-appointed special advocate programs, as well as the implementation of the child's counsel provisions of section 210.160 ;

(5) To seek to enhance existing funding sources and to study the availability or development of new funding sources for the provision of uniform, high-quality legal representation for children or families involved in legal proceedings in this state;

(6) To apply for and accept any funds that may be offered or that may become available from gifts, contributions, grants, bequests, or other aid received from federal, private, or other sources, which moneys shall be deposited in the child and family legal representation fund established in section 477.710 ; and

(7) To provide a report to the governor, the general assembly, and the supreme court of Missouri with recommendations to improve legal representation for parents and children subject to juvenile court jurisdiction under subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of section 211.031 .

(L. 2025 H.B. 737 & 486 merged with S.B. 43)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 376.1240 — MO Code / Chapter 376 / Section 376.1240
376.1240 Hormonal contraceptives, self-administered, coverage required, when.
Status: in_force

376.1240. Hormonal contraceptives, self-administered, coverage required, when. — 1. For purposes of this section, terms shall have the same meanings as ascribed to them in section 376.1350 , and the term "self-administered hormonal contraceptive" shall mean a drug that is composed of one or more hormones and that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy, excluding emergency contraception. Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration to terminate an existing pregnancy.

2. Any health benefit plan delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2026, that provides coverage for self-administered hormonal contraceptives shall provide coverage to reimburse a health care provider or dispensing entity for the dispensing of a supply of self-administered hormonal contraceptives intended to last up to ninety days, or intended to last up to one hundred eighty days for generic self-administered hormonal contraceptives.

3. The coverage required under this section shall not be subject to any greater deductible or co-payment than other similar health care services provided by the health benefit plan.

(L. 2025 S.B. 79)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 414.580 — MO Code / Chapter 414 / Section 414.580
414.580 Use of funds, restrictions.
Status: in_force

414.580. Use of funds, restrictions. — No funds collected by the council shall be used in any manner for influencing legislation or for campaign contributions, except that the council may recommend to the director changes in sections 414.500 to 414.590 or other statutes that would further the purposes of sections 414.500 to 414.590 .

(L. 1993 S.B. 178 § 9)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 544.030 — MO Code / Chapter 544 / Section 544.030
544.030 Issuance of warrants by associate circuit judge.
Status: in_force

544.030. Issuance of warrants by associate circuit judge. — Warrants authorized by law to be issued in criminal cases may be under the hand of the associate circuit judge issuing the same, and shall be as valid and effectual, in all respects, as if sealed.

(RSMo 1939 § 4179) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3789; 1919 § 4135; 1909 § 5340
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 170.046 — MO Code / Chapter 170 / Section 170.046
170.046 School-based nonviolent conflict resolution program materials — ...
Status: in_force

170.046. School-based nonviolent conflict resolution program materials — development, content, availability. — 1. The department of health and senior services shall, in consultation with the department of elementary and secondary education, develop program materials for use by school districts in this state, to be known as "School-Based Nonviolent Conflict Resolution", which shall emphasize:

(1) Nonviolence in conflict resolution; and

(2) Moral and ethical decision making.

2. The program material developed pursuant to this section may be presented by school districts at least once each school year in grades kindergarten through grade twelve. Such program material shall be made available to all schools including private and parochial schools and the general public. Students shall receive no academic credit for the program developed pursuant to this section.

(L. 1995 H.B. 174, et al. § 7)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 352.140 — MO Code / Chapter 352 / Section 352.140
352.140 Benevolent corporations may be merged.
Status: in_force

352.140. Benevolent corporations may be merged. — Any corporation or corporations heretofore or hereafter organized under the laws of this state relating to the incorporation of benevolent, religious, scientific, fraternal-benevolent, educational and miscellaneous associations may be merged in any other such corporation or may be consolidated with any other such corporation or corporations to form a consolidated corporation under such laws, on compliance with the provisions of sections 352.140 to 352.170 .

(RSMo 1939 § 5457) Prior revision: 1929 § 5020
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 660.327 — MO Code / Chapter 660 / Section 660.327
660.327 Withdrawal and deposits by persons applying or receiving public assistance ...
Status: in_force

660.327. Withdrawal and deposits by persons applying or receiving public assistance — information to be furnished, procedure. — Any entity shall, upon request by the department, inform the department of the amount deposited in the entity to the credit of any person named in such request who is the applicant for or recipient of public assistance. The entity shall, after ten days' written notice to such person by the department also upon request of the department, furnish records of any deposits and withdrawals during the past five years concerning any applicant for or recipient of public assistance.

(L. 1983 S.B. 285 § 2)