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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 475.205 — MO Code / Chapter 475 / Section 475.205
475.205 Claims against estate — procedure.
Status: in_force

475.205. Claims against estate — procedure. — All claims against the estate of a protectee, whether they constitute liabilities of the protectee which arose before or after the conservatorship, or liabilities incurred by the conservator for the benefit of the protectee or his estate, may be filed in the probate division of the circuit court. After hearing, the probate division of the circuit court may allow a claim so filed, in whole or in part, or disallow it. An order allowing a claim has the effect of a judgment and bears interest at the legal rate, unless the claim provides for a different rate, in which case the judgment shall be rendered accordingly.

(RSMo 1939 § 471, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 322, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1980 S.B. 637, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45) Prior revisions: 1929 § 472; 1919 § 468; 1909 § 498
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 233.405 — MO Code / Chapter 233 / Section 233.405
233.405 Contracts for improvements.
Status: in_force

233.405. Contracts for improvements. — 1. Whenever an order for improvement is made, the commissioners of the district shall, in the name of the district, enter into a written contract with the lowest and best bidder for making such improvement in compliance with such order. Such contract shall require that the work be completed within a certain time, and shall provide a penalty for each day beyond said time said work remains uncompleted, and said commissioners shall require said contractor to enter into a bond, to be approved by the commissioners, for the full performance of said contract, and payment for all labor and material used or employed in the performance of such contract.

2. Said special road district commissioners may advertise for bids for such contract in any manner they choose; and the contract shall in no case be let to any special road district commissioner, nor shall any special road district commissioner, directly or indirectly, have any pecuniary interest therein other than the performance of his official duties as herein required.

3. Said contract shall in no case provide for the payment of a sum in excess of the estimated cost of the work, as found by the commission, plus ten percent thereof, and shall not provide for payment of exceeding eighty percent of the value of the work actually performed and materials furnished until the entire improvement is completed.

4. As payments to the contractor become payable by the terms of the contract, the commissioners shall cause warrants to be drawn on the district treasurer therefor.

(RSMo 1939 § 8850) Prior revisions: 1929 § 8190; 1919 § 10951
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 30.300 — MO Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30.300
30.300 Reports of treasurer and depositaries to governor, when — governor to compare.
Status: in_force

30.300. Reports of treasurer and depositaries to governor, when — governor to compare. — 1. It shall be the duty of the state treasurer to report to the governor in writing, under oath, on or before the fifth day of every month:

(1) The amount of money received by the treasurer during the previous month;

(2) The amount paid out during the same period;

(3) The balances on hand to the credit of the several funds; and

(4) The amount of actual money in the treasurer's vault on the evening of the last day of the previous month and on deposit, time as well as demand, in what bank or banks and the sum in each type deposit in each bank, a description of the investments authorized by the Constitution of Missouri held by the treasurer for the account of the several funds including the cost of the obligation, how and when acquired, its maturity date, the rate of interest it pays or yields and a breakdown of the current total amount invested in each category of investment authorized by the Constitution of Missouri.

2. It shall be the duty of every depositary of state moneys to transmit to the governor, on demand, a true statement of account, showing the several deposits, time as well as demand, made by the treasurer and the dates thereof during the previous month, the balance on hand at the end of such month, including the interest, if any, which may have accrued on the time deposits.

3. The governor, without delay, shall compare the several reports and statements and ascertain whether the state treasurer has invested the money which came into the treasurer's hands within the requirements of section 30.260 , and at the proper date, and whether the treasurer has drawn out only such sums as are the equivalent of the warrants issued, except as otherwise permitted by law.

(RSMo 1939 § 13055, A.L. 1945 p. 1977 § 21, A.L. 1957 p. 484, A.L. 1988 H.B. 1260, A.L. 1997 S.B. 449) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11430; 1919 § 13336; 1909 § 11837
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 578.013 — MO Code / Chapter 578 / Section 578.013
578.013 Recordings of farm animals alleged to be abused or neglected, submission to ...
Status: in_force

578.013. Recordings of farm animals alleged to be abused or neglected, submission to law enforcement required — violation, penalty. — 1. Whenever any farm animal professional videotapes or otherwise makes a digital recording of what he or she believes to depict a farm animal subjected to abuse or neglect under sections 578.009 or 578.012 , such farm animal professional shall have a duty to submit such videotape or digital recording to a law enforcement agency within twenty-four hours of the recording.

2. No videotape or digital recording submitted under subsection 1 of this section shall be spliced, edited, or manipulated in any way prior to its submission.

3. An intentional violation of any provision of this section is a class A misdemeanor.

(L. 2012 S.B. 631)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 409.820 — MO Code / Chapter 409 / Section 409.820
409.820 Investigations by commissioner, subpoena powers — judicial enforcement.
Status: in_force

409.820. Investigations by commissioner, subpoena powers — judicial enforcement. — 1. The commissioner may make investigations, within or without this state, as he finds necessary or appropriate to:

(1) Determine whether any person has violated, or is about to violate, any provision of sections 409.800 to 409.863 or any rule or order of the commissioner; or

(2) Aid in enforcement of sections 409.800 to 409.863 .

2. The commissioner may publish information concerning any violations of sections 409.800 to 409.863 or any rule or order issued or promulgated under sections 409.800 to 409.863 .

3. For purposes of any investigation or proceeding under sections 409.800 to 409.863 , the commissioner, or any officer or employee designated by rule or order of the commissioner, may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the commissioner finds to be relevant or material to the inquiry. If a person does not give testimony or produce the documents required by the commissioner, or a designated employee, pursuant to an administrative subpoena, the commissioner, or his designated employee, may apply for a court order compelling compliance with the subpoena or the giving of the required testimony. The request for order of compliance may be addressed to either:

(1) The circuit court of Cole County or the circuit court where service may be obtained on the person refusing to testify or produce, if the person is within this state; or

(2) The appropriate court of the state having jurisdiction over the person refusing to testify or produce, if the person is outside this state.

(L. 1985 H.B. 409 & 532 § 9)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 44.114 — MO Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44.114
44.114 Local licensing or registration ordinances, prohibition on imposition of ...
Status: in_force

44.114. Local licensing or registration ordinances, prohibition on imposition of restrictions or enforcement on insurer's claims handling operations, when. — Except as otherwise provided in this section, at the time of any emergency, catastrophe or other life- or property-threatening event which jeopardizes the ability of an insurer to address the financial needs of its insureds or the public, no political subdivision shall impose restrictions or enforce local licensing or registration ordinances with respect to such insurer's claims handling operations. As used in this section, the term "claims handling operations" includes but is not limited to the establishment of a base of operations by an insurer within the disaster area and the investigation and handling of claims by personnel authorized by any such insurer. Nothing herein shall prohibit a political subdivision from performing any safety inspection authorized by local ordinance of the premises of the insurer's base of operations within the disaster area.

(L. 2011 S.B. 132)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 376.395 — MO Code / Chapter 376 / Section 376.395
376.395 Definitions for group health conversion policy requirements.
Status: in_force

376.395. Definitions for group health conversion policy requirements. — As used in sections 376.395 to 376.404 the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Group policy" , a group health insurance policy issued by an insurance company and a group contract issued by a health service corporation, a health maintenance organization or a similar corporation or organization;

(2) "Group policyholder" , the entity purchasing the group policy from the insurer;

(3) "Individual policy" or "converted policy" , an individual health insurance policy issued by an insurance company or an individual health services contract issued by a health service corporation, a health maintenance organization or a similar corporation or organization;

(4) "Insurer" , the entity issuing a group policy or an individual or converted policy;

(5) "Medicare" , Title XVIII of the United States Social Security Act as added by the Social Security Amendments of 1965 or as later amended or superseded;

(6) "Premium" , any premium or other consideration payable for coverage under a group or individual policy.

(L. 1981 S.B. 58 § 1) Effective 1-01-83
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 86.530 — MO Code / Chapter 86 / Section 86.530
86.530 Rewards, fees, gifts, shall be paid into pension fund.
Status: in_force

86.530. Rewards, fees, gifts, shall be paid into pension fund. — All rewards in money, fees, gifts and endowments that may be paid or given for or on account of extraordinary services by said police department or any member thereof, except when permitted by the board of police commissioners to be retained by said member, shall be paid into said pension fund. The board of trustees may take by gift, grant, devise or bequest of any money, real estate, personal property, right of property or other valuable things, and the same shall be treated as a part of and for the uses of said fund. All fines and penalties imposed upon members of the department for dereliction of duty or violating any order or regulation, shall form part of said fund.

(RSMo 1939 § 9480)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.543 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.543
473.543 Settlements, contents — vouchers for disbursement — evidence, checks and drafts.
Status: in_force

473.543. Settlements, contents — vouchers for disbursement — evidence, checks and drafts. — 1. Each settlement filed by a personal representative shall state the period for which it is made and, among other things, shall contain a just and true account of all moneys collected by such personal representative, the date when collected, from whom collected and on what account collected, whether on claims charged in the inventory or for property sold or otherwise; and it shall show the exact amount of principal and interest collected on each claim, and also the amount and date of each expenditure or distribution, and to whom and for what paid. Such settlement shall also show what interest has been obtained by the personal representative upon any funds in his or her hands, and when obtained, on what amounts, for what time and at what rate percent. Each expenditure of more than seventy-five dollars for which a personal representative claims credit in any settlement shall be supported by vouchers executed by the person to whom the disbursement was made or other documentation, such as an electronic copy of a check or a bank statement, which establishes to the court's satisfaction that the payment claimed in the settlement was actually made to the payee to whom it is claimed to have been made. The court has discretion to require documentation for expenditures of less than seventy-five dollars. Every settlement shall be signed by the personal representative.

2. When the law, local probate rule or practice requires the production of original cancelled checks or drafts as part of any interim or final settlements of any kind by personal representatives, conservators, or other persons, such information may be retained and reproduced in a form permitted under section 362.413 ; and, provided such information meets the requirements of section 362.413 , no court may require the production of the original checks and drafts.

(RSMo 1939 § 213, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 194, A.L. 1980 S.B. 637, A.L. 1996 S.B. 494, A.L. 1998 S.B. 792, A.L. 2009 H.B. 273) Prior revisions: 1929 § 214; 1919 § 213; 1909 § 222
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 545.010 — MO Code / Chapter 545 / Section 545.010
545.010 Felonies and misdemeanors may be prosecuted by indictment or information, ...
Status: in_force

545.010. Felonies and misdemeanors may be prosecuted by indictment or information, exceptions. — All felonies shall be prosecuted by indictment or information, except in cases arising in the land, air or naval forces, or in the militia as provided in sections 40.005 to 40.490 ; and all misdemeanors shall be prosecuted by indictment or by information in the courts having jurisdiction thereof. But that mode of procedure which shall be first instituted by the filing of the indictment or information for any offense shall be pursued to the exclusion of the other, so long as the same shall be pending and undetermined; and the court in which the prosecution shall be first commenced by the filing therein of the indictment or information, and the issuing of a warrant thereon, shall retain jurisdiction and control of the cause to the exclusion of any other court so long as the same shall be pending and undisposed of; provided, that misdemeanors for violation of general laws of this state shall in no case be prosecuted in any police or recorder's court, any provision of any special city charter to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, that the last mentioned provision of this section shall only apply to cities having a population of not less than fifty thousand and not exceeding three hundred thousand inhabitants.

(RSMo 1939 § 3892, A.L. 1984 H.B. 1035) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3502; 1919 § 3847; 1909 § 5055 CROSS REFERENCES: Liquor laws, indictment for violation to contain what, 311.770 Preliminary examination required, when, 544.250 Prosecutions by indictment or information, Const. Art. I § 17 (1984) Filing of a complaint in circuit court charging defendant with capital murder did not give defendant a constitutional right to a preliminary hearing if the prosecution chose to seek an indictment by grand jury for the same crime. State v. Thomas (Mo.App.E.D.), 674 S.W.2d 131.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 546.820 — MO Code / Chapter 546 / Section 546.820
546.820 Execution ordered when causes for suspension cease.
Status: in_force

546.820. Execution ordered when causes for suspension cease. — Whenever the governor shall be satisfied that the cause of such suspension no longer exists, he shall issue his warrant, appointing a day for the execution of such convict, pursuant to her sentence; or he may, at his discretion, commute her punishment to imprisonment in the penitentiary for life.

(RSMo 1939 § 4198) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3808; 1919 § 4154; 1909 § 5362
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 267.683 — MO Code / Chapter 267 / Section 267.683
267.683 Animals may be sold for slaughter without dipping, when.
Status: in_force

267.683. Animals may be sold for slaughter without dipping, when. — Sheep and goats, when inspected at the market or dealer's premises and found free of scabies or known exposure thereto, may be sold for slaughter purposes without dipping if consigned directly and immediately to:

(1) A slaughtering establishment operating under federal or approved municipal meat inspection service; or

(2) A slaughtering establishment as otherwise approved by the department of agriculture; or

(3) A stockyards market operating under federal stockyards inspection service, and are not diverted enroute, and are accompanied by a waybill, weight bill or bill of lading or permit showing the name of the market or dealer from which released, the name of purchaser and consignor, the name of the slaughtering establishment or stockyards market to which consigned, the name of the commission firm when consigned to a federal stockyards market, the name of the transportation agency, the number and general description of sheep or goats in the consignment. A legible copy of the waybill, bill of lading or permit shall be promptly furnished the department. In lieu of a waybill, the sheep or goats may be released under a slaughter permit issued by the veterinarian approved for the market.

(L. 1961 p. 26 § 5)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 72.050 — MO Code / Chapter 72 / Section 72.050
72.050 Villages — certain towns declared to be, when — villages may vote to become ...
Status: in_force

72.050. Villages — certain towns declared to be, when — villages may vote to become fourth class cities. — 1. All towns not now incorporated in this state containing less than five hundred inhabitants are hereby declared to be villages.

2. Any village in this state now or hereafter having more than two hundred inhabitants may by majority vote of the voters therein elect to become a city of the fourth class and shall retain such classification at its option.

(RSMo 1939 § 6216, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, A.L. 1982 H.B. 1120 §§ 72.050, 1) Prior revisions: 1929 § 6094; 1919 § 7614; 1909 § 8528
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.827 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.827
227.827 Officer Timothy Nielson memorial bridge designated for bridge on CST ...
Status: in_force

227.827. Officer Timothy Nielson memorial bridge designated for bridge on CST Connecticut Avenue in city of Joplin. — The bridge on CST Connecticut Avenue that crosses over Interstate 44 within the city of Joplin in Newton County shall be designated the "Officer Timothy Nielson Memorial Bridge". The department of transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs designating such bridge, with the costs to be paid by private donations.

(L. 2023 S.B. 127)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 313.550 — MO Code / Chapter 313 / Section 313.550
313.550 Subpoenas, penalty for refusal to testify or produce records — penalty for ...
Status: in_force

313.550. Subpoenas, penalty for refusal to testify or produce records — penalty for false testimony. — 1. The commission may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses or the production of any records, books, memoranda, documents, or other papers or things, to enable any of them to effectually discharge its or his duties, and may administer oaths or affirmations as necessary in connection therewith. In addition, the commission shall have the authority to issue subpoenas under section 536.077 in contested cases.

2. Any person subpoenaed who fails to appear at the time and place specified in answer to the subpoena and to bring any papers or things specified in the subpoena, or who upon such appearance, refuses to testify or produce such records or things, upon conviction, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

3. Any person who testifies falsely under oath in any proceeding before, or any investigation by, the commission, its secretary, or the stewards, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a class E felony.

(L. 1986 S.B. 572, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 263.460 — MO Code / Chapter 263 / Section 263.460
263.460 Noxious weeds as public nuisance — action to enjoin nuisance, venue, ...
Status: in_force

263.460. Noxious weeds as public nuisance — action to enjoin nuisance, venue, parties, notice. — The existence or growth of noxious weeds in a noxious weed control area is hereby declared to be a public and common nuisance and the prosecuting attorney for each county declared a noxious weed control area may bring an action in the circuit court of the county to enjoin such nuisance. The action shall be in the name of the state of Missouri and shall be tried as a suit in equity before the court, and shall be against all persons permitting or maintaining such nuisance. The complaint in the action shall recite that fifteen days' advance notice of the action has been served upon the defendants thereto, and that the defendants have taken no suitable action to comply with the provisions of the law prior to the filing of the complaint.

(L. 1992 H.B. 1199 § 6) CROSS REFERENCE: Nuisance abatement ordinances authorized for debris or noxious weeds on property, effect of failure to remove nuisance, penalty, 67.398
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 630.186 — MO Code / Chapter 630 / Section 630.186
630.186 Purchase of food limited to that for use of patients.
Status: in_force

630.186. Purchase of food limited to that for use of patients. — Any purchase of food in any institution under the control of the department, other than the usual quantity purchased for the patients or residents thereof, to be used by or for anyone other than the patients or residents of such institution shall be charged directly to the individual responsible for such purchase.

(L. 1980 H.B. 1724)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 197.320 — MO Code / Chapter 197 / Section 197.320
197.320 Rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

197.320. Rules and regulations. — The committee shall have the power to promulgate reasonable rules, regulations, criteria and standards in conformity with this section and chapter 536 to meet the objectives of sections 197.300 to 197.366 including the power to establish criteria and standards to review new types of equipment or service. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in sections 197.300 to 197.366 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 . All rulemaking authority delegated prior to August 28, 1999, is of no force and effect and repealed. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to repeal or affect the validity of any rule filed or adopted prior to August 28, 1999, if it fully complied with all applicable provisions of law. 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, 1999, shall be invalid and void.

(L. 1979 H.B. 222 § 5, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52, A.L. 1995 S.B. 3, A.L. 1999 S.B. 326) Effective 7-1-99
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 178.280 — MO Code / Chapter 178 / Section 178.280
178.280 Board of directors of seven-director district may conduct summer schools.
Status: in_force

178.280. Board of directors of seven-director district may conduct summer schools. — The board of education of any seven-director district, in its discretion, may establish and maintain summer schools, making all necessary rules and regulations therefor and fixing the rates of tuition of resident pupils above the age of twenty years and of others who are not entitled to receive free public school privileges in the district.

(L. 1963 p. 200 § 13-28, A.L. 1973 H.B. 158, A.L. 1977 H.B. 130) (Source: RSMo 1959 § 165.553, A.L. 1961 p. 353 § 165.323)