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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.567 — MO Code / Chapter 115 / Section 115.567
115.567 Contestee, service on, how made — notice to secretary of state — time for ...
Status: in_force

115.567. Contestee, service on, how made — notice to secretary of state — time for filing answer. — 1. At the time of filing, the contestee shall be served with a copy of the petition by the contestant or his representative. With the copy of the petition shall be included a written notice of the time and place of the petition's filing, the grounds on which the election is contested, the time and place for the taking of depositions and the names of all witnesses to be examined. If the contestee is not found within two days after the petition is filed, the copy of the petition and notice shall be left at the residence address shown on contestee's declaration of candidacy and by posting the petition in a conspicuous place in the office of the secretary of the senate or the chief clerk of the house, as the case may be.

2. At the time of filing, a copy of the petition and notice shall also be transmitted to the secretary of state and each election authority responsible for conducting the election in any area where an alleged irregularity occurred.

3. Not later than fifteen days after the petition is filed, the contestee may file an answer to the petition, specifying reasons why his election should not be contested. At the time of filing, a copy of the answer shall be transmitted to the contestant. If the contestee wishes to contest the validity of any votes given to the contestant, he shall include in his answer a notice of the time and place for the taking of depositions, the grounds on which the votes will be contested, and the names of all witnesses to be examined.

(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 13.210) Effective 1-01-78
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 88.870 — MO Code / Chapter 88 / Section 88.870
88.870 Council may regulate building of sidewalks and parkways.
Status: in_force

88.870. Council may regulate building of sidewalks and parkways. — The city council may, by ordinance, regulate the building, construction, reconstruction or repair of sidewalks, and may adopt plans and specifications for sidewalks and parkways, which parkways shall include all of the space between curbstone and the building or property line, or any space in the center of a street which may be set aside as a parkway, and prescribe and require certain materials to be used, and the manner and form of doing said work, including the kind of shade trees to be planted and the manner of their care and preservation.

(RSMo 1939 § 7539) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7385; 1919 § 8793; 1909 § 9649 CROSS REFERENCE: Sidewalks to have wheelchair ramps, when required, 71.365
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.318 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.318
67.318 Street addresses to be posted conspicuously to aid emergency location, ...
Status: in_force

67.318. Street addresses to be posted conspicuously to aid emergency location, ordinances by cities or counties — fire department to enforce. — The governing body of any county or municipality may by order or ordinance require that all residences and commercial businesses have the numbers of their street addresses conspicuously posted so that providers of fire protection services or other emergency services may better find the proper location when responding to an emergency call. Where such an ordinance or order is established, the fire department, fire protection district or volunteer fire protection association which provides fire protection services for the municipality or county, or portion thereof, shall enforce the provisions of such ordinance or order. The ordinance or order shall prescribe a grace period for persons who violate the ordinance or order, which shall allow such violator at least fifteen days to comply with the ordinance before any fine may be imposed.

(L. 1990 H.B. 1274 § 1)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 140.550 — MO Code / Chapter 140 / Section 140.550
140.550 Transfer of lien in case of invalid deed.
Status: in_force

140.550. Transfer of lien in case of invalid deed. — If any conveyance for taxes shall prove to be invalid and ineffectual to convey title because the description is insufficient, or for any other cause than the first two enumerated in section 140.530 , the lien which the state has on such lands shall be transferred to and vested in the grantee, his heirs and assigns, who shall be entitled to a lien on such land for the amount of taxes, interest and penalty, legally due thereon at the time of such sale, with interest, together with the amount of all subsequent taxes paid, with interest, and such lands shall be bound for the payment thereof.

(RSMo 1939 § 11157)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 64.212 — MO Code / Chapter 64 / Section 64.212
64.212 Termination of county planning, election — ballot form.
Status: in_force

64.212. Termination of county planning, election — ballot form. — 1. Upon receipt of a petition signed by a number of voters, resident in the county, equal to five percent of the total votes cast in the county at the next preceding election for governor requesting an election on the question, the county commission in any county which has adopted a county plan as authorized by section 64.211 shall, at a special election called for that purpose or at the next general election, submit to the voters of the county the proposition to terminate the program. The county clerk shall prepare the ballot substantially in the following form:

2. If a majority of those voting on the question vote for the termination of the program, the county commission shall declare the program terminated and shall discharge any board appointed thereunder. Any resolution, ordinance or regulation adopted under the program pursuant to the provisions of sections 64.211 to 64.295 shall be void and of no effect from and after the termination of the program as provided in this section.

(L. 1979 H.B. 663, A.L. 1994 H.B. 1175)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 358.330 — MO Code / Chapter 358 / Section 358.330
358.330 General effect of dissolution on authority of partner.
Status: in_force

358.330. General effect of dissolution on authority of partner. — Except so far as may be necessary to wind up partnership affairs or to complete transactions begun but not then finished, dissolution terminates all authority of any partner to act for the partnership,

(1) With respect to the partners,

(a) When the dissolution is not by the act, bankruptcy or death of a partner; or

(b) When the dissolution is by such act, bankruptcy or death of a partner, in cases where section 358.340 so requires.

(2) With respect to persons not partners, as declared in section 358.350 .

(L. 1949 p. 506 § 33)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 260.110 — MO Code / Chapter 260 / Section 260.110
260.110 Statutory conflicts, which prevails.
Status: in_force

260.110. Statutory conflicts, which prevails. — The provisions of sections 260.005 to 260.125 shall prevail in the case of any conflict between sections 260.005 to 260.125 and any other provision of law, but any powers, duties and functions granted under the provisions of sections 260.005 to 260.125 shall be deemed to be in addition to and not in derogation of any power, duty or function granted under the provisions of any other law.

(L. 1976 S.B. 469, A.L. 1982 S.B. 506) Effective 4-30-82
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 376.770 — MO Code / Chapter 376 / Section 376.770
376.770 Title of law.
Status: in_force

376.770. Title of law. — Sections 376.770 to 376.800 may be cited as the "Uniform Individual Accident and Sickness Insurance Law".

(L. 1959 H.B. 252 § 1)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 150.490 — MO Code / Chapter 150 / Section 150.490
150.490 Application for license.
Status: in_force

150.490. Application for license. — Any person may obtain a peddler's license by application to the collector of the county in which he intends to carry on his trade, by paying the amount levied on such license.

(RSMo 1939 § 14613) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13317; 1919 § 9258; 1909 § 10287
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 108.455 — MO Code / Chapter 108 / Section 108.455
108.455 Bond issue, requirements and restrictions — exempt from state and local ...
Status: in_force

108.455. Bond issue, requirements and restrictions — exempt from state and local income tax. — 1. Revenue bonds issued pursuant to the provisions of sections 108.450 to 108.470 shall be of such denomination, shall bear such rate or rates of interest not to exceed fourteen percent per annum, and shall mature at such time or times, not exceeding thirty-five years from their date of issue, as determined by the county commission, or the legislative body of the county, in its order, resolution or ordinance directing the issuance of the bonds. The bonds may be either serial bonds or term bonds and may be issued with or without reservation of the right to call them for payment or redemption in advance of their maturity, upon the giving of notice, and with or without a covenant requiring the payment of a premium in the event of a call for redemption prior to maturity. The bonds may be sold at such price or prices as the issuing county shall determine, but at not less than ninety-four percent of the principal amount thereof. Such bonds shall be sold at public sale or at private sale if the applicable county commission or applicable legislative body of the county determines it is in the best interest of the issuing county or counties to sell such bonds at private sale. The reason or reasons that private sale is in the best interest of the issuing county or counties shall be set forth in the ordinance, order or resolution authorizing the private sale. The decision of the applicable county commission or applicable county legislative body shall be conclusive.

2. The bonds when issued and sold shall be negotiable instruments within the meaning of chapter 400 and the interest thereon shall be exempt from any state or local income taxes under the laws of the state of Missouri. The provisions of section 409.402 to the contrary notwithstanding, the bonds issued pursuant to the provisions of sections 108.450 to 108.470 shall be subject to the provisions of sections 409.101 to 409.418 , the Missouri uniform securities act.

(L. 1980 S.B. 554 § 2, A.L. 1981 S.B. 263) Effective 7-09-81
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 226.500 — MO Code / Chapter 226 / Section 226.500
226.500 Purpose of law.
Status: in_force

226.500. Purpose of law. — The general assembly finds and declares that outdoor advertising is a legitimate commercial use of private property adjacent to the interstate and primary highway systems and that it is necessary to regulate and control same to promote highway safety, to promote convenience and enjoyment of highway travel, and to preserve the natural scenic beauty of highways and adjacent areas. The general assembly further declares it to be the policy of this state that the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary highway systems be regulated in accordance with sections 226.500 to 226.600 and rules and regulations promulgated by the state highways and transportation commission pursuant thereto and may confer with the department of public safety regarding highway safety, the department of economic development and the state division of tourism with regard to promoting the convenience and enjoyment of highway travel, and the departments of conservation and natural resources regarding the preservation of the natural scenic beauty of adjacent areas.

(L. 1965 2d Ex. Sess. p. 900 § 1, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1402) (2003) Term "outdoor advertising" includes blank billboards as well as billboards that display advertising, and sign is not increased in size by mere addition of a message. Natural Resources, Inc. v. Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission, 107 S.W.3d 451 (Mo.App.S.D.).
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.823 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.823
227.823 Representative Tom Hannegan memorial highway designated for a portion of ...
Status: in_force

227.823. Representative Tom Hannegan memorial highway designated for a portion of State Highway 94 in St. Charles County. — The portion of State Highway 94 from Interstate 70 continuing east to State Highway 370 in St. Charles County shall be designated the "Representative Tom Hannegan Memorial Highway". The department of transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs designating such highway, with the costs to be paid by private donations.

(L. 2023 S.B. 127)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 184.810 — MO Code / Chapter 184 / Section 184.810
184.810 Authorized purposes of a district — district is a political subdivision — ...
Status: in_force

184.810. Authorized purposes of a district — district is a political subdivision — limitation on names of structures. — 1. A district where the majority of the property is located within a disaster area may be created to fund, promote, plan, design, construct, improve, maintain and operate one or more projects relating to one or more museums and cultural assets or to assist in such activity.

2. A district is a political subdivision of the state.

3. No structures operated by a museum and cultural district board pursuant to sections 184.800 to 184.880 shall be named for a commercial venture.

(L. 1997 S.B. 21, A.L. 1998 H.B. 1905, A.L. 2013 S.B. 23)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 217.750 — MO Code / Chapter 217 / Section 217.750
217.750 Probation services provided to circuit courts, when.
Status: in_force

217.750. Probation services provided to circuit courts, when. — 1. At the request of a judge of any circuit court, the division of probation and parole shall provide probation services for such court as provided in subsection 2 of this section.

2. The division of probation and parole shall provide probation services for any person convicted of any class of felony. The division of probation and parole shall not provide probation services for any class of misdemeanor except those class A misdemeanors the basis of which is contained in chapters 565 and 566 or in section 568.050 , 455.085 , 589.425 , or section 455.538 .

(L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 124, A.L. 1983 H.B. 494, A.L. 1984 S.B. 611, A.L. 1990 H.B. 974, A.L. 1994 S.B. 470, A.L. 2003 S.B. 5, A.L. 2005 H.B. 353, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1355)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 80.570 — MO Code / Chapter 80 / Section 80.570
80.570 Disincorporation procedure.
Status: in_force

80.570. Disincorporation procedure. — 1. The county governing body of each county shall have power to disincorporate any town or village which they may have incorporated as provided in this section.

2. The county governing body shall order an election upon the question of disincorporation of a town or village upon petition of twenty-five percent of the voters of the town or village.

3. The county governing body shall give notice of the election by publication in a newspaper of general circulation published in the town or village or, if there is no such newspaper in the town or village, then in the newspaper in the county published nearest the town or village. The notice shall contain a copy of the petition and the names of the petitioners. No election on the question of disincorporation shall be held until the notice has been published for eight weeks successively.

4. The question shall be submitted in substantially the following form as the case may be:

5. Upon the affirmative vote of a majority of those persons voting on the question, the county governing body shall disincorporate the town or village.

6. Any county governing body may, in its discretion, on the application of any person or persons owning a tract of land containing five acres or more in a town or village, used only for agricultural purposes, to diminish the limits of such town or village by excluding any such tract of land from said corporate limits; provided, that such application shall be accompanied by a petition asking such change and signed by a majority of the voters in such town or village. And thereafter such tract of land so excluded shall not be deemed or held to be any part of such town or village.

(RSMo 1939 § 7295, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971, A.L. 1987 H.B. 160, A.L. 2016 S.B. 572) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7144; 1919 § 8593; 1909 § 9481 (1973) An incorporated city retains its status as a municipal corporation despite long-standing failure to elect officers or exercise governmental functions. The continuance of a municipality does not depend upon the existence of officers and the doctrine of forfeiture of the right to be a corporation for nonuse of its powers does not apply to municipal corporations, and such municipality has perpetual existence unless disincorporated by statutory procedure. County of Platte v. James (Mo.), 489 S.W.2d 216.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 526.190 — MO Code / Chapter 526 / Section 526.190
526.190 Testimony, how taken.
Status: in_force

526.190. Testimony, how taken. — The testimony to be heard on such motion shall be taken as in other cases, except the affidavits which may have been filed with such petition or answer, which may be read on the hearing of such motion; and depositions, taken to support or dissolve an injunction, may be read on the final trial or other proceedings in such cause.

(RSMo 1939 § 1680) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1516; 1919 § 1966; 1909 § 2531
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.844 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.844
473.844 Distribution in kind — deeds, evidentiary effect — improper distribution, ...
Status: in_force

473.844. Distribution in kind — deeds, evidentiary effect — improper distribution, liability of distributee, exceptions. — 1. If distribution in kind is made, the independent personal representative shall execute an instrument or deed of distribution assigning, transferring or releasing the assets to the distributee as evidence of the title of the distributee to the property.

2. Proof that a distributee has received an instrument or deed of distribution of assets in kind, or payment in distribution, from an independent personal representative, is conclusive evidence that the distributee has succeeded to the interest of the estate in the distributed assets, as against all persons interested in the estate, except that the independent personal representative may recover the assets or their value if the distribution was improper.

3. Unless the distribution or payment no longer can be questioned because of adjudication, estoppel, or limitation, a distributee of property improperly distributed or paid, or a claimant who was improperly paid, is liable to return the property improperly received and its income since distribution if he has the property. If he does not have the property, then he is liable to return the value as of the date of disposition of the property improperly received and its income and gain received by him.

(L. 1983 H.B. 369)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 257.190 — MO Code / Chapter 257 / Section 257.190
257.190 Secretary, duties — chief engineer and employees, duties, compensation — ...
Status: in_force

257.190. Secretary, duties — chief engineer and employees, duties, compensation — bonds — compensation of trustees — audits. — 1. The secretary shall be the custodian of the records of the district and of its corporate seal and shall assist the board in such particulars as it may direct in the performance of its duties. The secretary shall serve also as treasurer of the district, unless a treasurer is otherwise provided for by the board. The board shall also employ or retain a registered, professional engineer as chief engineer, and such other agents and persons as are needful; and may provide for their compensation, which, with all other necessary expenditures, shall be taken as a part of the cost of administration, of various improvements or facilities or the cost of maintaining or operating same. The chief engineer shall be superintendent of all the works, improvements and facilities, and shall make a full report to the board each year, or oftener if required, and may make such suggestions and recommendations to the board as he deems proper. Such authority in the chief engineer shall not exclude the board from delegating the authority to an acting chief engineer, who is also a registered, professional engineer, when the chief engineer is not able or present to assume his duties. Neither shall the board be excluded from the assignment of administrative and business responsibilities to other personnel.

2. The board shall require and pay for an adequate bond for the secretary-treasurer, or secretary and treasurer, and such other employees whose duties may require the bond.

3. The members of the board shall receive, for attending to the business for and on behalf of the district, actual travel expenses; and shall further receive not to exceed fifteen dollars per day for each day that the board sits in meeting.

4. A certified public accountant shall audit the books of the district at the end of each fiscal year and report thereof to the board which shall, by publication, issue the statement within thirty days thereafter.

(L. 1959 S.B. 199 § 19)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 544.270 — MO Code / Chapter 544 / Section 544.270
544.270 Procedure before associate circuit judge.
Status: in_force

544.270. Procedure before associate circuit judge. — The associate circuit judge before whom any such person shall be brought shall proceed, as soon as may be, to examine the complainant and witnesses produced in support of the prosecution, on oath, in the presence of the prisoner, in regard to the offense charged, and other matters connected with such charge which such associate circuit judge may deem pertinent.

(RSMo 1939 § 3863) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3473; 1919 § 3818; 1909 § 5026
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 262.960 — MO Code / Chapter 262 / Section 262.960
262.960 Citation of law — program created, purpose — agencies to make staff ...
Status: in_force

262.960. Citation of law — program created, purpose — agencies to make staff available — duties of department. — 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Farm-to-Table Act".

2. There is hereby created within the department of agriculture the "Farm-to-Table Program" to connect Missouri farmers and institutions in order to provide institutions with locally grown agricultural products for inclusion in meals and snacks and to strengthen local farming economies. The department shall establish guidelines for voluntary participation and parameters for program goals, which shall include, but not be limited to, participating institutions purchasing at least ten percent of their food products locally by December 31, 2019. The department shall designate an employee to administer and monitor the farm-to-table program and to serve as liaison between Missouri farmers and institutions. Nothing in this section, nor the guidelines developed by the department, shall require an institution to participate in the farm-to-table program.

3. The following agencies shall make staff available to the Missouri farm-to-table program for the purpose of providing professional consultation and staff support to assist the implementation of this section:

(1) The department of health and senior services;

(2) The department of elementary and secondary education;

(3) The office of administration; and

(4) The department of corrections.

4. The duties of the department employee coordinating the farm-to-table program shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Establishing and maintaining a website database to allow farmers and institutions to connect whereby farmers can enter the locally grown agricultural products they produce along with pricing information, the times such products are available, and where they are willing to distribute such products;

(2) Providing leadership at the state level to encourage institutions to procure and use locally grown agricultural products;

(3) Conducting workshops and training sessions and providing technical assistance to institution food service directors, personnel, farmers, and produce distributors and processors regarding the farm-to-table program; and

(4) Seeking grants, private donations, or other funding sources to support the farm-to-table program.

(L. 2014 S.B. 672 merged with S.B. 701, A.L. 2016 S.B. 665)