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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 90.755 — MO Code / Chapter 90 / Section 90.755
90.755 Complex commissioners' qualifications, appointment, terms, vacancies — ...
Status: in_force

90.755. Complex commissioners' qualifications, appointment, terms, vacancies — chairman, how selected. — 1. The authority created in section 90.750 shall consist of eight commissioners who shall be qualified voters of the state of Missouri, one of whom shall be the director of the department of economic development. The remaining seven members shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:

(1) The mayor of a city having a population of at least four hundred thirty thousand inhabitants located in more than one county shall submit two panels of three names of residents of such city to the governor who shall select one person from each such panel;

(2) The governing body of a county of the first classification with a charter form of government containing the major part of a city having a population of at least four hundred thirty thousand inhabitants shall submit two panels of three names of residents of such county to the governor who shall select one person from each such panel; and

(3) The governing bodies of all other counties containing a part of a city with a population of at least four hundred thirty thousand inhabitants shall each submit a panel of three names of residents of each such county to the governor who shall select one person from each such panel. No more than four of the members selected by the governor shall be from the same political party.

2. Except for the director of the department of economic development, the commissioners shall be appointed to serve for terms of six years, except those first appointed. One shall be appointed for a two-year term, one for a three-year term, one for a four-year term, two for a five-year term and two for a six-year term. The commissioners shall annually select a chairman from among their members.

3. Each commissioner shall hold office until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified. If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled in the same manner as the first appointment. All vacancies shall be filled within thirty days from the date of such vacancy. The commissioners shall serve without compensation.

(L. 1997 2d Ex. Sess. S.B. 1 § 14) Effective 12-23-97
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.898 — MO Code / Chapter 407 / Section 407.898
407.898 Civil action for unlawful termination of contract, authorized — costs and ...
Status: in_force

407.898. Civil action for unlawful termination of contract, authorized — costs and attorney fees recoverable. — If a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor violates any provisions of sections 407.895 and 407.897 , a retailer may bring an action against such manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor in any court of competent jurisdiction for damages sustained by the retailer as a consequence of the violation, together with the actual costs of the action, including reasonable attorney fees, and the retailer also may be granted injunctive relief against unlawful termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change of competitive circumstances. The remedies set forth in this section shall not be deemed exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedies permitted by law.

(L. 1989 S.B. 41 § 7)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 23.298 — MO Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23.298
23.298 Rights and duties not affected by sunsetting of programs.
Status: in_force

23.298. Rights and duties not affected by sunsetting of programs. — Except as otherwise expressly provided, sunset of a program does not affect the rights and duties that matured, penalties incurred or imposed, civil or criminal liabilities that arose, or proceedings initiated before the effective date of the sunset.

(L. 2003 S.B. 299 & 40)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 429.005 — MO Code / Chapter 429 / Section 429.005
429.005 Certain agreements to waive rights under this chapter are unenforceable — ...
Status: in_force

429.005. Certain agreements to waive rights under this chapter are unenforceable — exception. — 1. An agreement by an original contractor, subcontractor, supplier or laborer to waive any right to enforce or claim any lien authorized under this chapter, where the agreement is in anticipation of and in consideration for the awarding of a contract or subcontract to perform work or supply materials for an improvement upon real property, whether expressly stated or implied, is against public policy and shall be unenforceable. The provisions of this section shall not prohibit subordination or release of a lien authorized under this chapter.

2. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit contractual provisions requiring lien waivers as a condition for payment.

(L. 1992 H.B. 982 § 1)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 334.125 — MO Code / Chapter 334 / Section 334.125
334.125 Seal — regulations — offices — rulemaking, procedure, this chapter.
Status: in_force

334.125. Seal — regulations — offices — rulemaking, procedure, this chapter. — 1. The board shall have a common seal and shall formulate rules and regulations to govern its actions. Provision shall be made by the division of facilities management, design and construction for office facilities in Jefferson City, Missouri, where the records and register of the board shall be maintained.

2. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024 .

(L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 2, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52, A.L. 1995 S.B. 3, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1299 Revision)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 379.346 — MO Code / Chapter 379 / Section 379.346
379.346 Examination, purpose of — hearing — order.
Status: in_force

379.346. Examination, purpose of — hearing — order. — 1. The purpose of examination, as provided for in section 379.017 and sections 379.316 to 379.361 , is to enable the director to ascertain whether there is compliance with the provisions of section 379.017 and sections 379.316 to 379.361 .

2. If as a result of such examination the director finds that any rate, rating plan or rating system made or used by a rating organization or by an insurer does not meet the standards and provisions of section 379.017 and sections 379.316 to 379.361 applicable to it, or that a rating organization or an advisory organization or group, association or other organization referred to in section 379.017 and sections 379.316 to 379.361 is not in compliance with the provisions of section 379.017 and sections 379.316 to 379.361 applicable to it, the director shall hold a public hearing in connection therewith, provided, that within a reasonable period of time, which shall be not less than ten days before the date of such hearing, he shall mail written notice specifying the matters to be considered at such hearing to every person or organization believed by him not to be in compliance with the provisions of section 379.017 and sections 379.316 to 379.361 .

3. If the director, after such hearing, for good cause finds that such rate, rating plan or rating system does not meet the provisions of section 379.017 and sections 379.316 to 379.361 , he shall issue an order specifying in what respects any such rate, rating plan or rating system fails to meet the provisions of section 379.017 and sections 379.316 to 379.361 and stating when, within a reasonable period of time thereafter, the further use of such rate, rating plan or rating system by the rating organization or insurer which is the subject of the examination shall be prohibited and a copy of such order shall be sent to such rating organization or insurer; that a rating organization, an advisory organization, or any group, association or other organization mentioned in section 379.328 , is not in compliance with the provisions of section 379.017 and sections 379.316 to 379.361 , he shall issue a written order to such rating organization, specifying in what respect it is not complying with the provisions of section 379.017 and sections 379.316 to 379.361 and requiring compliance.

(L. 1972 S.B. 547 § 14)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 385.450 — MO Code / Chapter 385 / Section 385.450
385.450 Motor clubs — definitions — fees not subject to premium tax — ...
Status: in_force

385.450. Motor clubs — definitions — fees not subject to premium tax — inapplicability of certain insurance laws. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Motor club" , a legal entity that, in consideration of dues, assessments, or periodic payments of moneys, promises to provide motor club services to its members or subscribers;

(2) "Motor club contract" , an agreement whereby a motor club promises to render, furnish, or procure motor club services to or for its members or subscribers;

(3) "Motor club services" , services that assist a member or subscriber of a motor club in matters relating to motor travel or the operation, use, or maintenance of a motor vehicle by supplying services that may include, but are not limited to, towing service, emergency road service, bail and guaranteed arrest bond certificate service, discount service, theft service, map service, touring service, legal fee reimbursement service in the defense of traffic offenses, and participation in an accident and sickness or accidental death insurance benefit program issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state.

2. Fees collected from the sale of motor club contracts shall not be subject to taxation of premiums under chapter 148 .

3. Motor clubs complying with the provisions of this section shall not be required to comply with the provisions of chapter 374 or 375 , or any other provisions governing insurance companies, except as specifically provided.

(L. 2021 S.B. 6)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 190.242 — MO Code / Chapter 190 / Section 190.242
190.242 Emergency medical services data, hospitals not required to obtain, when — ...
Status: in_force

190.242. Emergency medical services data, hospitals not required to obtain, when — trauma, STEMI, and stroke center regulations, interpretation of, hospitals not required to comply with, when. — 1. In order to ensure that hospitals can be free from excessive regulation that increases health care costs without increasing patient safety, any rules and regulations promulgated by the department of health and senior services under section * 190.185 , 190.241 , or 192.006 ; chapter 197 ; or any other provision of Missouri law shall not require hospitals, as a condition of designation under section 190.241 , to obtain emergency medical services data under section 190.241 , unless such data may be obtained from the state database for emergency medical services. The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to limit in any way the requirements of any person or entity to submit emergency medical services data to any person or entity.

2. A hospital shall not be required to comply with an interpretation of a specific provision in any regulation concerning trauma, STEMI, or stroke centers if such hospital can demonstrate that the specific provision in the regulation has been interpreted differently for a similarly situated hospital. The department may require compliance if the specific provision in the regulation has been subsequently interpreted consistently for similarly situated hospitals.

3. The department shall attend meetings with trauma, STEMI, and stroke centers for the benefit of improved communication, best-practice identification, and facilitation of improvements to the designation process.

4. As used in this section, the term "hospital" shall have the same meaning as in section 197.020 .

(L. 2017 S.B. 50) *Word "sections" appears in original rolls.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 301.3082 — MO Code / Chapter 301 / Section 301.3082
301.3082 Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., special license plate, ...
Status: in_force

301.3082. Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., special license plate, application, fee. — 1. Any person may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of twenty-four thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc. The Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the benefit of children who are residents of Missouri.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use authorization fee to the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., that organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130 .

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536 .

(L. 2002 H.B. 1093, et al., A.L. 2016 H.B. 2380)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 392.280 — MO Code / Chapter 392 / Section 392.280
392.280 Depreciation account required — application for change, information ...
Status: in_force

392.280. Depreciation account required — application for change, information required — ruling, when — minimum rates in lieu of fixed rates. — 1. The commission shall have power, after hearing, to require any or all telecommunications companies to carry a proper and adequate depreciation account in accordance with such rules and regulations and in the forms of account as the commission shall prescribe. The commission may, from time to time on its own motion or upon the application of the telecommunications company or the office of the public counsel, ascertain and determine and by order fix the proper and adequate rates of depreciation of the several classes of property of such public utility. Each telecommunications company shall conform its depreciation accounts to the rates so ascertained, determined and fixed. Upon filing the application for a change in depreciation rates, the applicant must file with the commission all information in justification of the depreciation rate changes. The commission shall rule upon any request for a change in depreciation rates within twelve months of such request, unless a general rate proceeding is pending at the time set for decision, in which case the commission may rule upon the request for a change in depreciation rates at the same time it rules upon the general rate case proceeding.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of this section, a telecommunications company may request the commission to authorize minimum depreciation rates in lieu of fixed rates, and to record depreciation expense on the basis of depreciation rates in excess of such minimum rates. The reasonableness of any request for an increase in the tariffed rates for noncompetitive telecommunications service shall be considered on the basis of the minimum authorized depreciation rates, and the depreciation expense attributed to any test period shall be calculated on the basis of the company's minimum depreciation rates regardless of the depreciation expense actually recorded by the telecommunications company. Where minimum depreciation rates have been authorized pursuant to this subsection, the commission may prescribe new minimum depreciation rates in a general rate proceeding and use those new minimum depreciation rates to determine the reasonableness of tariffed rates for telecommunications service in that general rate proceeding. In any proceeding to consider a request for an increase in the tariffed rates for telecommunications service, the telecommunications company shall utilize for the purposes of such proceeding the depreciation reserve levels which have occurred on the basis of the recorded depreciation expenses.

(RSMo 1939 § 5680, A.L. 1987 H.B. 360, A.L. 1993 S.B. 160) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5224; 1919 § 10512
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 66.140 — MO Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66.140
66.140 Procedure same as in misdemeanor cases.
Status: in_force

66.140. Procedure same as in misdemeanor cases. — Unless in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, all provisions of law relating to proceedings before associate circuit judges in circuit courts in misdemeanors shall apply to actions before such courts involving the violation of county ordinances; except that a judgment establishing that an individual has violated a county ordinance shall not be deemed to be a conviction for a misdemeanor within the meaning of section 556.040 * . Such cases involving the violation of county ordinances shall be heard before associate circuit judges in the same manner as other misdemeanor cases unless such cases are assigned to a circuit judge for hearing. The same provisions relative to application for trial de novo or appeal shall apply in county ordinance violation cases as in other misdemeanor cases.

(L. 1951 p. 397 § 13, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Effective 1-02-79 *Section 556.040 repealed by S.B. 60, 1977.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 376.891 — MO Code / Chapter 376 / Section 376.891
376.891 Definitions.
Status: in_force

376.891. Definitions. — As used in sections 376.891 to 376.894 , the following terms mean:

(1) "Certificate holder" , a person who receives health care benefits or services pursuant to a policy, contract or plan;

(2) "Plan administrator" :

(a) The person designated as the plan administrator by the instrument under which the contract or plan is operated; or

(b) If no plan administrator is designated, the plan sponsor;

(3) "Policy, contract or plan" , a group insurance policy providing health care coverage on an expense incurred basis, a group service or indemnity contract issued by a not-for-profit health services corporation, a health maintenance organization plan or a self-insured group health benefit plan of any type or description.

(L. 1993 H.B. 564 § 11)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 359.081 — MO Code / Chapter 359 / Section 359.081
359.081 Limited partnership shall sue and be sued.
Status: in_force

359.081. Limited partnership shall sue and be sued. — A limited partnership shall, in the partnership name, sue and be sued, complain and defend in any court of law or equity.

(L. 1985 H.B. 512 & 650, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1432)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.967 — MO Code / Chapter 407 / Section 407.967
407.967 Action for damages, attorney's fees and costs may be brought by consumer.
Status: in_force

407.967. Action for damages, attorney's fees and costs may be brought by consumer. — In addition to pursuing any other remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover for any damages caused by a violation of sections 407.950 to 407.970 . The court shall award a consumer who prevails in such an action twice the amount of any pecuniary loss, together with costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney fees, and any equitable relief that the court determines is appropriate.

(L. 1995 H.B. 333 § 1 subsec. 17)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 528.260 — MO Code / Chapter 528 / Section 528.260
528.260 Lands shall be divided, how.
Status: in_force

528.260. Lands shall be divided, how. — In assigning dower and making partition under this chapter, the commissioners shall divide the lands and tenements, and allot the several portions and shares thereof to the respective parties, quantity and quality relatively considered by them; and where the lands are in detached parcels or otherwise, the dower estate, if any, shall be set apart in one body, as near as practicable.

(RSMo 1939 § 1734) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1570; 1919 § 2018; 1909 § 2582
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 476.100 — MO Code / Chapter 476 / Section 476.100
476.100 No process abated by failure of court to sit.
Status: in_force

476.100. No process abated by failure of court to sit. — No writ, process or proceedings whatsoever, civil or criminal, shall be deemed discontinued or abated by reason of the failure of any term or session of any court, nor by reason of any adjournment in the cases mentioned in sections 476.010 to 476.310 , or otherwise, before the business pending in such court is disposed of, but the same shall be continued and proceeded upon as if no failure or adjournment had happened.

(RSMo 1939 § 2022) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1858; 1919 § 2354; 1909 § 3876
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 174.231 — MO Code / Chapter 174 / Section 174.231
174.231 Missouri Southern State University, mission statement — discontinuance of ...
Status: in_force

174.231. Missouri Southern State University, mission statement — discontinuance of associate degree program — statewide mission designation. — 1. On and after August 28, 2005, the institution formerly known as Missouri Southern State College located in Joplin, Jasper County, shall be known as "Missouri Southern State University". Missouri Southern State University is hereby designated and shall hereafter be operated as a statewide institution of international or global education, health and life sciences, and immersive learning experiences. The Missouri Southern State University is hereby designated a moderately selective institution which shall provide associate degree programs except as provided in subsection 2 of this section, baccalaureate degree programs, and graduate degree programs pursuant to subdivisions (1) and (3) of subsection 2 of section 173.005 . The institution shall develop such academic support programs and public service activities it deems necessary and appropriate to establish international or global education as a distinctive theme of its mission.

2. As of July 1, 2008, Missouri Southern State University shall discontinue any and all associate degree programs unless the continuation of such associate degree programs is approved by the coordinating board for higher education pursuant to subdivision (1) of subsection 2 of section 173.005 .

3. As of August 28, 2025, Missouri Southern State University shall have a statewide mission designation of international or global education, health and life sciences, and in immersive learning experiences.

(L. 1995 H.B. 442 § 1, A.L. 2003 S.B. 55, A.L. 2005 S.B. 98, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1465 merged with S.B. 807 & 577, A.L. 2025 H.B. 419 merged with S.B. 150)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 271.080 — MO Code / Chapter 271 / Section 271.080
271.080 Appraisers — oath — duty.
Status: in_force

271.080. Appraisers — oath — duty. — The appraisers shall be sworn to fully, fairly and impartially view and appraise the property; and their appraisement, embracing a description of the size, color, age, sex, marks and brands thereof, and reciting the fact that they were duly sworn, shall be entered by the associate circuit judge on his stray book.

(RSMo 1939 § 14505) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12831; 1919 § 4321; 1909 § 822