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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.360 — MO Code / Chapter 537 / Section 537.360
537.360 Single damages only recoverable, when.
Status: in_force

537.360. Single damages only recoverable, when. — On the trial of any action or prosecution brought upon sections 537.340 , 537.350 and 537.370 if it shall appear that the defendant had probable cause to believe that the land on which the trespass is alleged to have been committed, or that the thing so taken, carried away, injured or destroyed, was his own, the plaintiff in the action or prosecution shall receive single damages only, with costs.

(RSMo 1939 § 3684) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3294; 1919 § 4245; 1909 § 5451
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 379.555 — MO Code / Chapter 379 / Section 379.555
379.555 Examination of company and certificate to do business.
Status: in_force

379.555. Examination of company and certificate to do business. — 1. If, upon examination made by him, the said director shall find that the company has been duly reorganized as provided by this chapter and that its capital is such as set forth in the articles of association, and that its assets, capital, premium notes and investments are of not less amount or value than required of new companies organized under the insurance statutes of this state, and that such company is in sound and solvent condition, according to the insurance statutes of this state, he shall deliver to the officers a certificate to that effect, and an authorization to do business under the general insurance statutes of this state.

2. Any and all special privileges, if any, contained in the original charter of the company or contrary to or not conferred by said articles of association and the general insurance statutes of this state shall cease and determine at the time originally limited by law or its charter for the termination of its corporate existence, and thereafter, unless sooner determined by proceedings under the general insurance statutes, said company shall continue as a corporation and possess all the powers and franchises conferred by and be subject to all the provisions of the general insurance statutes of this state, and for the term specified in the articles of association; provided, however, that said company as reorganized shall not be deemed a new corporation, nor shall such reorganization and extension and continuance of the corporate existence of said company under the general insurance statutes change or affect the title of said company to its assets, nor change or affect its members nor its policies of insurance or other obligations and contracts then existing; but all such shall remain, belong to and be obligatory upon said company as reorganized, in the same manner and with the same effect as under its charter and before such reorganization they pertained to and were held by and were obligatory upon said company, subject to the general insurance and corporation laws of this state.

(RSMo 1939 § 5998) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5887; 1919 § 6297
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 311.830 — MO Code / Chapter 311 / Section 311.830
311.830 Transported liquor and vehicle to be seized as contraband, when.
Status: in_force

311.830. Transported liquor and vehicle to be seized as contraband, when. — Any intoxicating liquor being transported into, within, or through the state of Missouri in knowing and willful violation of the provisions of sections 311.410 to 311.460 , 311.580 and 311.820 to 311.850 , and the conveyance in which it is being transported shall be deemed contraband and shall be forfeited to the state of Missouri, and the supervisor of liquor control, or any of his agents and inspectors, and any peace officer of the state of Missouri shall seize any such liquor and the conveyance in which it is being transported as contraband.

(L. 1949 p. 320 § 4932)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 375.426 — MO Code / Chapter 375 / Section 375.426
375.426 Director to make rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

375.426. Director to make rules and regulations. — The director shall have the power to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the execution of the functions vested in him by sections 375.422 to 375.426 , and may for such purpose classify such insurance companies, securities, and other persons or matters within his jurisdiction. All such rules and regulations shall conform to, and be subject to, the provisions of chapter 536 as now constituted or hereafter amended. No provision of sections 375.422 , 375.423 and 375.424 , imposing any liability shall apply to any act done or omitted in good faith in conformity with any rule or regulation of the director, notwithstanding that such rule or regulation may, after such act or omission, be amended or rescinded or determined by judicial or other authority to be invalid for any reason.

(L. 1965 p. 575 § 8)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 204.470 — MO Code / Chapter 204 / Section 204.470
204.470 Local government officials required to perform certain acts and services.
Status: in_force

204.470. Local government officials required to perform certain acts and services. — It is hereby made the duty of the mayors of cities, the circuit court, the governing bodies of counties, and all assessors, sheriffs, collectors, treasurers and other officials in the state of Missouri to do and perform all the acts and to render all the services necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 204.250 to 204.470 .

(L. 1967 p. 310 § 28, A.L. 1983 H.B. 371)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 545.720 — MO Code / Chapter 545 / Section 545.720
545.720 Contents of affidavit.
Status: in_force

545.720. Contents of affidavit. — A motion to continue a cause on the part of the defendant on account of the absence of evidence must be supported by the oath or affidavit of the defendant or some reputable person in his behalf, showing the materiality of the evidence expected to be obtained, and that due diligence has been used to obtain it, and where the evidence may be; and if it is for an absent witness, the affidavit must give his name, and show where he resides or may be, and the probability of procuring his testimony, and within what time, and what facts he believes the witness will prove, and that he believes them to be true, and that he is unable to prove such facts by any other witness whose testimony can be as readily procured, and that the witness is not absent by the connivance, procurement or consent of the defendant, and what diligence, if any, has been used in the premises by the defendant, and that the application is not made for vexation or delay merely, but to obtain substantial justice on the trial of the cause.

(RSMo 1939 § 4043) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3654; 1919 § 3997; 1909 § 5204 (1952) Where defendant did not comply in writing with the provisions of this section, court did not err in refusing continuance. State v. Abbott (Mo.), 245 S.W.2d 876. (1952) Application for continuance which did not show what diligence was exercised to obtain witness' testimony nor the probability and time of procuring same and which failed to state that affiant believed the facts to which witness would testify, were true, held insufficient. State v. Bockman (Mo.), 251 S.W.2d 607.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 337.647 — MO Code / Chapter 337 / Section 337.647
337.647 Verification and acknowledgment of completion, requirements — rulemaking ...
Status: in_force

337.647. Verification and acknowledgment of completion, requirements — rulemaking authority. — 1. The committee shall develop a school social work program verification and acknowledgment of completion for individuals who have met the requirements set forth in this section.

2. The committee shall issue a document similar to the document described in subsection 2 of section 173.1400 to any individual who:

(1) Submits an application to the board;

(2) Holds a credential in school social work issued by a nationally recognized credentialing organization in social work, or demonstrates competency in school social work by successful passage of a school social worker exam approved by the committee;

(3) Holds a license issued by the committee; and

(4) Submits the fee as required by rule of the committee.

3. The committee shall promulgate rules and shall charge fees necessary to implement this section. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2012, shall be invalid and void.

4. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any school social work program verification and acknowledgment of completion issued by the committee under subsection 2 of this section shall not be deemed a license, certificate, registration or permit for any purpose, and such documents convey no authority to practice social work in Missouri and convey no authority to use any social work title in Missouri. Each school social work program verification and acknowledgment of completion issued by the committee under subsection 2 of this section shall state on its face that it:

(1) Is not a license, certificate, registration or permit;

(2) Conveys no authority to practice social work in Missouri; and

(3) Conveys no authority to use any social work title in Missouri.

5. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, school social work program verification and acknowledgment of completion issued by the committee under subsection 2 of this section shall not:

(1) Expire;

(2) Be subject to renewal;

(3) Be subject to denial or discipline under section 337.630 ;

(4) Be subject to suspension under section 324.010 ; or

(5) Be subject to any other action to which professional licenses may be subjected.

(L. 2012 H.B. 1563 merged with S.B. 563)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 226.790 — MO Code / Chapter 226 / Section 226.790
226.790 Commercial facilities within rest or recreation areas prohibited.
Status: in_force

226.790. Commercial facilities within rest or recreation areas prohibited. — The commission shall not operate any commercial facilities in any rest or recreation area.

(L. 1965 2d Ex. Sess. p. 907 § 5)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 644.551 — MO Code / Chapter 644 / Section 644.551
644.551 Additional bonds, principal and interest, how and when paid — repurchase when.
Status: in_force

644.551. Additional bonds, principal and interest, how and when paid — repurchase when. — All bonds herein authorized to be issued shall be paid at maturity and all interest accruing thereon shall be paid when it falls due by the state treasurer, at a place designated in the bonds and coupons attached. Thirty days before any of the bonds mature and any of the interest thereon falls due, it shall be the duty of the board of fund commissioners to draw its requisition for the amount necessary to pay such interest on the bonds and the principal of maturing bonds and the necessary expenses to be incurred in transmitting such moneys. Whereupon the commissioner of administration shall certify the amount and transmit the warrant to the state treasurer for payment from the state treasury therefor in favor of the president of the board of fund commissioners, payable out of the water pollution control bond and interest fund; and the warrant so drawn shall be delivered to the state treasurer who shall transmit the amount of money therein specified to the paying agent named in the bonds with instructions to place such money to the credit of the board of fund commissioners for the payment of interest or principal of such bonds. Whenever in the opinion of the board of fund commissioners it is advisable to do so, and there are sufficient funds therefor, the board may redeem any of the bonds before maturity if the holders thereof agree thereto, and may also purchase any of the bonds in the open market whenever funds are available and in the opinion of the board it is to the advantage of the state to do so; but, in the event any of the bonds are redeemed before maturity, the purchase price shall not exceed the face value of said bonds plus accrued interest not previously paid.

(L. 1973 S.B. 286 § 11, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1965)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 109.090 — MO Code / Chapter 109 / Section 109.090
109.090 Courts may order records rebound, transcribed, indexed.
Status: in_force

109.090. Courts may order records rebound, transcribed, indexed. — The judges and justices of the several courts of record within this state shall have power to order any of the books or records in the clerk's offices of their respective courts to be rebound; or when defaced, torn or in a ruinous condition, to be transcribed in new books; or, when deemed necessary, may order new or correct indexes to be made to any record or records, and shall make a reasonable allowance therefor, which shall be chargeable to the proper county and payable out of the county treasury.

(RSMo 1939 § 3633, A. 1949 H.B. 2048) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3243; 1919 § 10605; 1909 § 10416
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 486.1145 — MO Code / Chapter 486 / Section 486.1145
486.1145 Audio-video communication, use of, requirements.
Status: in_force

486.1145. Audio-video communication, use of, requirements. — 1. For the purposes of performing a remote online notarial act for a person using audio-video communication, a remote online notary public has satisfactory evidence of the identity of the person if the remote online notary public confirms the identity of the person by:

(1) Personal knowledge of the identity;

(2) Each of the following, if approved by rules adopted by the secretary of state:

(a) Remote presentation by the person of an identification credential, including a passport or driver's license, that contains a photograph and the signature of the person;

(b) Credential analysis; and

(c) Identity proofing of the person described in paragraph (a) of this subdivision;

(3) Any other method that complies with any rules adopted by the secretary of state; or

(4) A valid certificate that complies with any rules adopted by the secretary of state.

2. Such rules shall be subject to the limitations in section 486.830 .

(L. 2020 H.B. 1655)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 577.712 — MO Code / Chapter 577 / Section 577.712
577.712 Refusal of admission to terminal — requests for identification or to leave ...
Status: in_force

577.712. Refusal of admission to terminal — requests for identification or to leave terminal authorized, failure to comply, penalty. — 1. In order to provide for the safety, comfort, and well-being of passengers and others having a bona fide business interest in any terminal, a bus transportation company may refuse admission to terminals to any person not having bona fide business within the terminal. Any such refusal shall not be inconsistent or contrary to state or federal laws, regulations pursuant thereto, or to any ordinance of the political subdivision in which such terminal is located. A duly authorized company representative may ask any person in a terminal or on the premises of a terminal to identify himself or herself and state his or her business. Failure to comply with such request or failure to state an acceptable business purpose shall be grounds for the company representative to request that such person leave the terminal. Refusal to comply with such request shall constitute disorderly conduct. Disorderly conduct shall be a class C misdemeanor.

2. It is unlawful for any person to carry a deadly or dangerous weapon or any explosives or hazardous material into a terminal or aboard a bus. Possession of a deadly or dangerous weapon, explosive or hazardous material shall be a class D felony. Upon the discovery of any such item or material, the company may obtain possession and retain custody of such item or material until it is transferred to the custody of law enforcement officers.

(L. 1982 S.B. 519 § 5, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Transferred 2014; formerly 578.320; Effective 1-01-17
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 92.336 — MO Code / Chapter 92 / Section 92.336
92.336 Revenue received from tax, distribution, requirements — neighborhood ...
Status: in_force

92.336. Revenue received from tax, distribution, requirements — neighborhood tourist development fund established, purpose. — The revenues received from the tax authorized under sections 92.325 to 92.340 shall be used exclusively for the advertising and promotion of convention and tourism business and international trade for the city from which it is collected, subject to the following requirements:

(1) Not less than forty percent of the proceeds of any tax imposed pursuant to subdivision (1) of section 92.327 shall be appropriated and paid to a general not-for-profit organization, with whom the city has contracted, and which is incorporated in the state of Missouri and located within the city limits of such city, established for the purpose of promoting such city as a convention, visitors and tourist center with the balance to be used for operating expenses and capital expenditures, including debt service, for sports, convention, exhibition, trade and tourism facilities located within the city limits of the city;

(2) Not less than ten percent of the proceeds of any tax imposed pursuant to subdivision (1) of section 92.327 shall be appropriated to a fund that hereby shall be established and called the "Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund". Such moneys from said funds shall be paid to not-for-profit neighborhood organizations with whom the city has contracted, and which are incorporated in the state of Missouri and located within the city limits of such city established for the purpose of promoting such neighborhood through cultural, social, ethnic, historic, educational, and recreational activities in conjunction with promoting such city as an international trade, convention, visitors and tourist center;

(3) The proceeds of any tax imposed pursuant to subdivision (2) of section 92.327 shall be used by the city only for capital expenditures, including debt service, for sports, convention, exhibition, trade and tourism facilities located within the city limits of the city.

(L. 1989 S.B. 295 & 312 § 12, A.L. 1999 H.B. 35, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1041 merged with S.B. 1210)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 379.660 — MO Code / Chapter 379 / Section 379.660
379.660 Contracts to be executed through attorney in fact.
Status: in_force

379.660. Contracts to be executed through attorney in fact. — The contracts may be executed by an attorney in fact, herein designated attorney, duly authorized and acting for the subscribers, and the attorney may be a corporation. The office or offices of the attorney, herein defined as an exchange, may be maintained at such places as may be designated by the subscribers in the power of attorney.

(RSMo 1939 § 6079, A.L. 1967 p. 516) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5967; 1919 § 6375
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 362.505 — MO Code / Chapter 362 / Section 362.505
362.505 Audit of bank by director — approval of reopening plans.
Status: in_force

362.505. Audit of bank by director — approval of reopening plans. — During said sixty-day period next following the taking charge of any such bank or trust company, by the state finance director, a careful audit and inventory of the assets and liabilities of said bank or trust company shall also be made by said state finance director to determine if said bank or trust company shall be permitted to continue in business, and when said state finance director shall approve a contract or plan whereby such bank or trust company is permitted to receive deposits, pay checks and continue to do a banking business, or reorganize, entered into between the depositors of such institution, owning or controlling eighty-five percent or more of the deposits therein, which are not preferred claims, special deposits or deposits secured by bonds or collateral, on the one hand, and the bank or trust company or its board of directors on the other, then and in that event all other depositors and creditors shall be held to be bound by such contract or plan to the same extent and with the same effect as if they had joined in the execution thereof, and their claims shall be treated in all respects as if they had joined in the execution of said contract or plan, in event said bank is permitted to reopen for business as limited by said contract or plan; provided, nevertheless, all depositors and creditors of the same class shall be treated alike.

(RSMo 1939 § 8005)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 385.318 — MO Code / Chapter 385 / Section 385.318
385.318 Rulemaking authority.
Status: in_force

385.318. Rulemaking authority. — The director may promulgate rules to effectuate sections 385.300 to 385.320 . Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2007, shall be invalid and void.

(L. 2007 H.B. 221)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 388.380 — MO Code / Chapter 388 / Section 388.380
388.380 Right-of-way through state, county or city lands.
Status: in_force

388.380. Right-of-way through state, county or city lands. — The right-of-way is hereby granted to any railroad company through any unimproved land belonging to this state, through which their railroad may pass; and in case any more land belonging to this state shall be required for the purpose of any railroad corporation than is needed for the track of the road, and in case any improved land belonging to the state shall be necessary for the purpose of any railroad corporation, the secretary of state shall have power to grant to any railroad company any land belonging to this state which may be required for the purposes of their road, on such terms as may be agreed on between said secretary of state and said company; or such company may acquire title thereto by appraisal, as in the case of land owned by individuals; and if any land belonging to a county, city or town is required by any company for the purposes of their road, the county or city or town officers having charge of such land may grant to such company, on such terms as may be agreed upon, or the land may be appraised in the manner aforesaid.

(RSMo 1939 § 5154) Prior revisions: 1929 § 4681; 1919 § 9871; 1909 § 3070
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 486.130 — MO Code / Chapter 486 / Section 486.130
486.130 Additional powers — oaths — depositions.
Status: in_force

486.130. Additional powers — oaths — depositions. — Every commissioner shall have power to administer any oath which may be lawfully required in this state, to any person willing to take it; and to take and certify all depositions to be used in any of the courts of this state, in conformity to the laws thereof, either on interrogatories proposed under commission from a court of this state, or by consent of parties, or on legal notice given to the opposite party; and all such acts may be as valid as if done and certified according to law by an associate circuit judge in this state.

(RSMo 1939 § 13385) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11763; 1919 § 2141; 1909 § 2704