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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 138.235 — MO Code / Chapter 138 / Section 138.235
138.235 Commission to conduct seminars — investigate leasing companies — ...
Status: in_force

138.235. Commission to conduct seminars — investigate leasing companies — compensation for extra duties. — 1. The commission shall conduct seminars for its area supervisors and field representatives, both in its office in Jefferson City and in various parts of the state, in order to ascertain the best methods for the area supervisors and field representatives to use in their work.

2. The commission shall investigate companies which have tangible personal property for lease or companies which lease tangible personal property, to cause said property to be properly taxed within this state.

3. For the additional duties imposed upon the members of the tax commission under the provisions of this section, each member of the commission shall annually receive four thousand dollars plus any salary adjustment provided pursuant to section 105.005 .

(L. 1967 p. 223 § 1, A.L. 1980 H.B. 1266, A.L. 1984 S.B. 528) Revisor's Note: Salary adjustment index is printed, as required by § 105.005, in Appendix E.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 292.510 — MO Code / Chapter 292 / Section 292.510
292.510 Shafts or openings to be enclosed — railroads excepted.
Status: in_force

292.510. Shafts or openings to be enclosed — railroads excepted. — If the elevating machines or hoisting apparatus are used within a building in the course of constructing for the purpose of lifting material to be used in such construction, the contractor or owner shall cause the shafts or openings on floor where material is loaded to be completely enclosed on all sides; except opening not over eight feet high and the width of the elevating machines for loading purposes. On the other floors the shafts and all other openings shall be enclosed or fenced in on all sides by a substantial barrier or railing at least three feet in height; provided, however, that nothing in sections 292.450 to 292.540 shall apply to railroad corporations or companies who are using their own employees in the construction or repairing of any structure mentioned herein.

(RSMo 1939 § 10232) Prior revision: 1929 § 13275
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 238.280 — MO Code / Chapter 238 / Section 238.280
238.280 Posting of increase in sales tax, when.
Status: in_force

238.280. Posting of increase in sales tax, when. — In each transportation development district in which a sales tax has been imposed or increased under section 238.235 , every retailer shall prominently display the rate of the sales tax imposed or increased at the cash register area.

(L. 2007 S.B. 22 § 4)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 34.195 — MO Code / Chapter 34 / Section 34.195
34.195 Citation of law — contracts with new businesses report, contents — ...
Status: in_force

34.195. Citation of law — contracts with new businesses report, contents — recommendations. — 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Right-to-Start Act".

2. No later than June 30, 2026, and annually thereafter, the commissioner of administration shall file a report with the general assembly that includes, but is not limited to:

(1) The number of contracts awarded to businesses that have been in operation for less than three years;

(2) The percentage of the number of contracts awarded to businesses that have been in operation for less than three years compared to the total number of contracts awarded;

(3) The total dollar amount of all contracts awarded to businesses that have been in operation for less than three years;

(4) The percentage of the total dollar amount of contracts awarded to businesses that have been in operation for less than three years compared to the total dollar amount of contracts awarded; and

(5) The number and total dollar amount of contracts awarded to businesses owned by each racial minority group, as such term is defined in section 37.013 , women-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses compared to the total number and dollar amount of contracts awarded.

3. The commissioner of administration, in conjunction with the office of entrepreneurship under section 620.3800 , shall produce and file a report with the general assembly making recommendations on improving access and resources for new Missouri businesses that have been in operation for less than three years on or before January 1, 2026. The report shall also include recommendations on improving access and resources for new businesses owned by a racial minority group, as such term is defined in section 37.013 , women-owned businesses, and veteran-owned Missouri businesses that have been in operation for less than three years on or before January 1, 2026.

(L. 2024 S.B. 894 & 825)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 521.890 — MO Code / Chapter 521 / Section 521.890
521.890 Nature and extent of law.
Status: in_force

521.890. Nature and extent of law. — This law and the law to which it is amendatory shall be public acts, and shall apply only to the city of St. Louis; and this law shall take effect from its passage.

(RSMo 1939 § 15699) Prior revision: 1929 § 14751
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 339.045 — MO Code / Chapter 339 / Section 339.045
339.045 Real estate schools — accreditation — registration — fee, how determined.
Status: in_force

339.045. Real estate schools — accreditation — registration — fee, how determined. — 1. An institution or organization desiring to conduct a school or offer a course of instruction to prepare persons to be licensed under this chapter, or to offer post-licensure courses, shall apply to the commission for accreditation, and shall submit evidence that it is prepared to carry out a prescribed minimum curriculum in real estate principles and practices and can meet other standards established by the commission. An investigation of the school and of the institution or organization with which such school is affiliated shall be made by the executive secretary or other authorized representative of the commission, who shall submit a written report of the investigation to the commission. If, in the opinion of the commission, the requirements for an accredited school for instruction in real estate principles and practices are met, the commission shall approve the school as an accredited real estate school upon payment of a fee in an amount to be set by the commission. All schools so accredited shall register at required intervals on a form provided and pay the required registration fee fixed by the commission.

2. The commission shall prescribe minimum curricula and standards for accreditation of real estate schools, courses of instruction preparing persons to be licensed under this chapter and courses offered for post-licensure credit.

3. From time to time as deemed necessary by the commission it shall be the duty of the commission through its executive secretary or other authorized representative to survey all accredited real estate schools operated in this state. If the commission determines that any accredited real estate school is not maintaining the standards required by the commission, notices thereof in writing specifying the defect or defects shall be given immediately to the school. The commission may file a complaint with the administrative hearing commission if a school fails to correct these conditions to the satisfaction of the commission within thirty days, or such longer period as may be authorized in writing by the commission. The hearing and any subsequent suspension or revocation of accreditation shall be governed by chapter 621 .

4. No member of the commission, nor any relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity, nor any member or employee of the commissioner's firm or business entity, shall have any economic interest in, receive remuneration from, or teach or solicit customers for any real estate school or courses of instruction as heretofore described in this chapter.

(L. 1978 S.B. 811, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 1983 H.B. 100) Effective 7-01-84
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 375.1135 — MO Code / Chapter 375 / Section 375.1135
375.1135 Penalties, director may assess, procedures.
Status: in_force

375.1135. Penalties, director may assess, procedures. — 1. If the director determines that a reinsurance intermediary, insurer, or reinsurer has engaged, is engaging in, or has taken a substantial step toward engaging in an act, practice or course of business constituting a violation of sections 375.1110 to 375.1140 or a rule adopted or order issued pursuant thereto, or that a person has materially aided or is materially aiding an act, practice, omission, or course of business constituting a violation of sections 375.1110 to 375.1140 or a rule adopted or order issued pursuant thereto, the director may issue such administrative orders as authorized under section 374.046 . A violation of any of these sections is a level two violation under section 374.049 . The director may also suspend or revoke the license or certificate of authority of a reinsurance intermediary, insurer, or reinsurer for any willful violation.

2. If the director believes that a reinsurance intermediary, insurer, or reinsurer has engaged, is engaging in, or has taken a substantial step toward engaging in an act, practice or course of business constituting a violation of sections 375.1110 to 375.1140 or a rule adopted or order issued pursuant thereto, or that a person has materially aided or is materially aiding an act, practice, omission, or course of business constituting a violation of sections 375.1110 to 375.1140 or a rule adopted or order issued pursuant thereto, the director may maintain a civil action for relief authorized under section 374.048 . A violation of any of these sections is a level two violation under section 374.049 .

3. In addition to any other relief authorized by sections 374.046 and 374.047 , if a violation was committed by the reinsurance intermediary, such reinsurance intermediary shall make restitution to the insurer, reinsurer, rehabilitator or liquidator of the insurer or reinsurer for the net losses incurred by the insurer or reinsurer attributable to such violation.

4. Nothing contained in sections 375.1110 to 375.1140 is intended to or shall in any manner limit or restrict the rights of policyholders, claimants, creditors or other third parties or confer any rights to such persons.

(L. 1991 H.B. 385, et al. § 47, A.L. 2007 S.B. 66)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 210.167 — MO Code / Chapter 210 / Section 210.167
210.167 Report to school district on violations of compulsory school attendance law ...
Status: in_force

210.167. Report to school district on violations of compulsory school attendance law — referral by school district to prosecutor, when. — If an investigation conducted by the children's division under section 210.145 reveals that the only basis for action involves a question of an alleged violation of section 167.031 , then the local office of the division shall send the report to the school district in which the child resides. The school district shall immediately refer all private, parochial, parish, home school, or FPE school matters to the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein the child legally resides. The school district may refer public school violations of section 167.031 to the prosecuting attorney.

(L. 1984 H.B. 1255 § 1, A.L. 1985 S.B. 154 merged with H.B. 366, et al., A.L. 1986 S.B. 795, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1299 Revision, A.L. 2024 S.B. 727)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 447.628 — MO Code / Chapter 447 / Section 447.628
447.628 Notice of pendency of suit, effect.
Status: in_force

447.628. Notice of pendency of suit, effect. — In any civil action brought pursuant to the provisions of sections 447.620 to 447.640 , the plaintiff shall file for record, with the recorder of deeds of the county in which any such real estate is situated, a written notice of the pendency of the suit pursuant to the requirements of section 527.260 . From the time of filing such notice the pendency of suit shall be constructive notice to persons thereafter acquiring an interest in the building.

(L. 1993 S.B. 376 § 5)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 379.1940 — MO Code / Chapter 379 / Section 379.1940
379.1940 Indemnification claim, contribution against.
Status: in_force

379.1940. Indemnification claim, contribution against. — A motor vehicle insurer that defends or indemnifies a claim against a shared vehicle that is excluded under the terms of its policy shall have the right to seek recovery against the motor vehicle insurer of the peer-to-peer car-sharing program if the claim is:

(1) Made against the shared vehicle owner or the shared vehicle driver for loss or injury that occurs during the car-sharing period; and

(2) Excluded under the terms of its policy.

(L. 2025 H.B. 974, et al.) Effective 1-01-26
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 210.847 — MO Code / Chapter 210 / Section 210.847
210.847 Grandparents liable for support payments for grandchildren, when — amount ...
Status: in_force

210.847. Grandparents liable for support payments for grandchildren, when — amount of support, relevant factors. — 1. In any action to determine child support needs and obligations for a child whose alleged father is less than eighteen years old, the parents of the alleged father and the parents of the mother, if the mother is also less than eighteen years old, shall be made joint parties and may be jointly liable for the support ordered by the court to the child until both the father and the mother reach the age of eighteen years. The court shall, based on the needs of the child, determine the amount of child support, including in-kind support being provided, to be paid by the alleged father who is under eighteen years of age and the amount of such payment which shall be paid by the parents of the alleged father, which shall not exceed the amount of the standard of need of the state's public assistance plan for one person. The court shall, based on the needs of the child, determine the amount of child support, including in-kind support being provided, to be paid by the mother who is under eighteen years of age and the amount of such payment which shall be paid by the parents of the mother, which shall not exceed the amount of the standard of need of the state's public assistance plan for one person.

2. The amount of the support payments to be paid pursuant to this section shall be determined pursuant to the provisions of section 210.841 , except that in determining the amount to be paid by a father or mother less than eighteen years old or parent of such father or mother, the court shall also consider the following relevant facts:

(1) The standard of living and circumstances of the parents of the father less than eighteen years of age and the parents of the mother less than eighteen years of age;

(2) The relative financial means of the parents of the father less than eighteen years of age and the parents of the mother less than eighteen years of age; and

(3) The responsibility of the parents of the father less than eighteen years of age and the parents of the mother less than eighteen years of age for the support of other children.

3. The provisions of Missouri supreme court rule 88.01 shall not apply when a court determines the support obligation owed by the parents of a teen parent under eighteen years of age, pursuant to this section.

(L. 1994 H.B. 1547 & 961)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 228.050 — MO Code / Chapter 228 / Section 228.050
228.050 Remonstrances — hearing — findings.
Status: in_force

228.050. Remonstrances — hearing — findings. — 1. If a remonstrance is presented signed by twelve or more persons residing in the municipal township or townships through which it is proposed to establish such road, three of whom which reside in the immediate neighborhood, the county commission shall hear such witnesses as the respective parties may produce in regard to the public necessity, practicability and probable damages, if any claimed, to the owner of the land through which it is proposed to establish such road, and the expense of establishing and building the same, including bridges and culverts therein.

2. If the commission upon such hearing shall find that the facts in the case do not justify the establishing of such road, the proceedings shall be dismissed. If the commission shall find that the facts do justify the establishing of such road, either at the expense of the county, or of the petitioners, or both, it shall make an order accordingly.

(L. 1949 p. 551 § 8475a, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1070)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.430 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.430
67.430 Appeal must be authorized.
Status: in_force

67.430. Appeal must be authorized. — 1. The ordinances shall provide for appeal by the interested parties described in subsection 3 of section 67.410 , from the determination of the building commissioner or designated officer or officers to the circuit court as established in sections 536.100 to 536.140 , if a proper record as defined in section 536.130 is maintained of the hearing provided by subsection 4 of section 67.410 ; otherwise, the appeal shall be made pursuant to the procedures provided by section 536.150 .

2. In any appeal as provided by this section, any person who owns or occupies property located within one thousand two hundred feet of the perimeter of the building or structure which is the subject of the suit shall be allowed to present evidence to the court on behalf of the city, town, village or county having a charter form of government, of the condition of the building or structure, whether or not such person presented such evidence at the hearing provided by subsection 4 of section 67.410 . The appellant before the court shall have the opportunity to cross-examine any such person presenting evidence to the court.

(L. 1969 H.B. 60 § 4, A.L. 1992 H.B. 1434 & 1490)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.097 — MO Code / Chapter 516 / Section 516.097
516.097 Tort action against architects, engineers or builders of defective ...
Status: in_force

516.097. Tort action against architects, engineers or builders of defective improvement to real property must be brought within ten years of completion of improvement, exceptions. — 1. Any action to recover damages for economic loss, personal injury, property damage or wrongful death arising out of a defective or unsafe condition of any improvement to real property, including any action for contribution or indemnity for damages sustained on account of the defect or unsafe condition, shall be commenced within ten years of the date on which such improvement is completed.

2. This section shall only apply to actions against any person whose sole connection with the improvement is performing or furnishing, in whole or in part, the design, planning or construction, including architectural, engineering or construction services, of the improvement.

3. If any action is commenced against any person specified by subsection 2 of this section, such person may, within one year of the date of the filing of such action, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of this section, commence an action or a third party action for contribution or indemnity for damages sustained or claimed in any action because of economic loss, personal injury, property damage or wrongful death arising out of a defective or unsafe condition of any improvement to real property.

4. This section shall not apply:

(1) If an action is barred by another provision of law;

(2) If a person conceals any defect or deficiency in the design, planning or construction, including architectural, engineering or construction services, in an improvement for real property, if the defect or deficiency so concealed directly results in the defective or unsafe condition for which the action is brought;

(3) To limit any action brought against any owner or possessor of real estate or improvements on such real estate.

5. The statute of limitation for buildings completed on August 13, 1976, shall begin to run on August 13, 1976, and shall be for the time specified in this section.

6. Notwithstanding subsection 1 of this section, if an occupancy permit is issued, the ten-year period shall commence on the date the occupancy permit is issued.

(L. 1976 H.B. 1363, A.L. 2002 S.B. 840) (2000) Sale, assembly and installation of a prefabricated product does not constitute substantial on-site construction within meaning of section. Lay v. P & G Health Care, Inc., 37 S.W.3d 310 (Mo.App.W.D.).
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 254.240 — MO Code / Chapter 254 / Section 254.240
254.240 Enforcement powers of state forester and commission employees.
Status: in_force

254.240. Enforcement powers of state forester and commission employees. — The state forester and other employees as appointed by the commission shall have power:

(1) To enforce any and all provisions of this chapter and all rules and regulations made by the commission;

(2) To enter into agreements for forestry purposes with any person within the state, the same not to be effective until approved and accepted by the commission;

(3) To enter upon any woodland in the state for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and performing his duties;

(4) To recommend to the commission tentative rules for forest practices aimed to accomplish the objectives set forth in this chapter and carry out the policies established by such rules and regulations.

(L. 1945 p. 672 § 24, A.L. 1974 H.B. 1210)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 324.493 — MO Code / Chapter 324 / Section 324.493
324.493 Restoration of license, procedure.
Status: in_force

324.493. Restoration of license, procedure. — Any acupuncturist who fails to renew such acupuncturist's license on or before the date of its expiration may restore such license as follows:

(1) If the application for renewal is submitted to the committee not more than two years after the expiration of the applicant's last license, by payment of the appropriate fee and by providing all documentation required by the committee by rule; or

(2) If the application for renewal is submitted to the committee more than two years after the expiration of the applicant's last license, by payment of the appropriate fee, and by reapplying as provided in subdivisions (1) and (2) of subsection 2 of section 324.487 .

(L. 1998 H.B. 1601, et al. § 21, A.L. 1999 H.B. 343 merged with S.B. 8 & 173)