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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 1.160 — MO Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1.160
1.160 Effect of repeal of penal statute.
Status: in_force

1.160. Effect of repeal of penal statute. — No offense committed and no fine, penalty or forfeiture incurred, or prosecution commenced or pending previous to or at the time when any statutory provision is repealed or amended, shall be affected by the repeal or amendment, but the trial and punishment of all such offenses, and the recovery of the fines, penalties or forfeitures shall be had, in all respects, as if the provision had not been repealed or amended, except that all such proceedings shall be conducted according to existing procedural laws.

(RSMo 1939 § 4861, A.L. 1957 p. 587, A.L. 1993 S.B. 180, A.L. 2005 H.B. 353) Prior revisions: 1929 § 4468; 1919 § 3709; 1909 § 4920 (1972) Where defendant was convicted of possession of narcotic drug and sentenced to three years imprisonment, his appeal argued and submitted on September 27, 1971, but prior to submission on August 31, 1971, appellant filed "Alternative Motion for Reduction of Sentence" based upon an amendment, effective September 28, 1971, of statute which reduced punishment for his offense to confinement in county jail for not more than one year or fine of $1,000, or both, supreme court remanded cause for assessment of punishment and judgment under the law as amended. State v. Reiley (Mo.), 476 S.W.2d 473. (1972) Where appellant's conviction and sentence for possession of marijuana occurred at a time when the first conviction for that offense was a felony regardless of amount of marijuana involved and while appeal was pending an amendment to the law to make possession of thirty-five grams or less a misdemeanor became effective, the cause was remanded for assessment of punishment under the law as amended. State v. Hawkins (Mo.), 482 S.W.2d 477. (1974) Held that when license was reinstated prior to effective date of amendatory act providing for elimination of points on reinstatement the act could not be applied retroactively. Ritter v. Schaffner (A.), 504 S.W.2d 207. (1990) Where statute specifying punishment in effect at time of defendant's arrest was subsequently repealed and new statute, providing for lesser punishment, became effective few days prior to trial, defendant was entitled to benefit of reduced punishment. State v. Wright, 797 S.W.2d 811 (Mo. App.). (2018) For purposes of this section, a parole eligibility provision within a statute defining an offense affects the prosecution, penalty, or punishment of offense, thus amended version of involuntary manslaughter statute was not retroactively applicable to parole eligibility for prisoner. Fields v. Missouri Bd. of Probation and Parole, 559 S.W.3d 12 (W.D.Mo.).
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 620.455 — MO Code / Chapter 620 / Section 620.455
620.455 Tourism commission, members, qualifications, terms, reports required, expenses.
Status: in_force

620.455. Tourism commission, members, qualifications, terms, reports required, expenses. — There is created in the executive department a "Tourism Commission * " composed of ten members, including the lieutenant governor, two members of the senate of different political parties appointed by the president pro tem of the senate, two members of the house of representatives of different political parties appointed by the speaker of the house, and five other persons appointed by the governor. The members appointed by the governor may include, but are not limited to, persons engaged in the tourism industry and no more than three shall be of the same political party. The members, at the time of their appointment, shall be residents of the state of Missouri. On or after January 15, 1989, the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint one member of the commission for a term of one year, two members for two years, one member for three years and one member for four years. Their successors shall serve a term of four years. The terms of commissioners holding gubernatorial appointment on September 28, 1987, shall continue until January 15, 1989, and until their respective successors are appointed and duly qualified. Members who move from the state during their term on the commission shall be deemed to have vacated their position on the commission. Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. The commission shall elect a member of its own group as chairman at the first meeting, which shall be called by the governor. The commission shall meet at least four times in a calendar year at the call of the chairman. The commission shall determine all matters relating to policy and the administration of tourism promotion. The commission shall report to each regular session of the general assembly its recommendations for legislation in the field of the promotion of tourism and related subjects in Missouri. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

(L. 1967 p. 368 § 2, A.L. 1987 H.B. 495, A.L. 1992 S.B. 676 Adopted by Referendum, Proposition C, November 3, 1992, A.L. 1996 S.B. 846) Transferred 1986; formerly 258.310 *Section 620.010 transferred all powers, duties and functions vested in the tourism commission to the tourism division, by type III transfer, department of economic development.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 543.270 — MO Code / Chapter 543 / Section 543.270
543.270 Fine payable in installments.
Status: in_force

543.270. Fine payable in installments. — When a fine is assessed by a municipal judge, associate circuit judge, or circuit judge, it shall be within his or her discretion to provide for the payment of the fine on an installment basis under such terms and conditions as he or she may deem appropriate. In no event shall the recovery of costs incurred by a municipality or county for the detention, imprisonment, or holding of any person be the subject of any condition of probation, nor shall the failure to pay such costs be the sole basis for the issuance of a warrant.

(L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 2019 H.B. 192)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 354.545 — MO Code / Chapter 354 / Section 354.545
354.545 Exempt plans and companies.
Status: in_force

354.545. Exempt plans and companies. — The provisions of sections 354.400 to 354.636 shall not apply to any labor organization's health plan providing services established and maintained solely for its members and their dependents, and facilities of not-for-profit corporations in existence on October 1, 1980, subject either to the provisions and regulations of Section 302 of the Labor-Management Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. 186 or the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, 29 U.S.C. 401-538.

(L. 1983 H.B. 127, A.L. 2007 S.B. 66)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 375.921 — MO Code / Chapter 375 / Section 375.921
375.921 Hearing on disapproval — action pending, effect on form.
Status: in_force

375.921. Hearing on disapproval — action pending, effect on form. — The administrative hearing commission shall hear the petition, and if it finds the policy form shall be disapproved, it shall render specific findings of fact and law disapproving the policy form in that it is not in compliance with the insurance laws of this state and does not contain such words, phraseology, conditions and provisions which are specific, certain and unambiguous and reasonably adequate to meet the needed requirement of those insured under such policies. In all other cases the policy form shall stand approved. During the pending of any action all such forms shall be deemed approved.

(L. 1979 S.B. 276 & 277 § 2)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 32.095 — MO Code / Chapter 32 / Section 32.095
32.095 Motor vehicle dealer to act as agent of department, purpose — rulemaking ...
Status: in_force

32.095. Motor vehicle dealer to act as agent of department, purpose — rulemaking authority. — 1. Beginning January 1, 2012, the director of the department of revenue may select or appoint any motor vehicle dealer, as such term is defined in chapter 301 , to act as an agent of the department of revenue for the purpose of titling and registering motor vehicles under chapter 301 . Such motor vehicle dealers shall only act as an agent under this section for an initial sale or lease of a motor vehicle, but shall not act as an agent under this section for any subsequent registration under chapter 301 or 306 .

2. The director of revenue may promulgate rules to administer the provisions of this section. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2009, shall be invalid and void.

(L. 2009 H.B. 683)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 377.430 — MO Code / Chapter 377 / Section 377.430
377.430 Requirements for foreign corporations — tax on premiums.
Status: in_force

377.430. Requirements for foreign corporations — tax on premiums. — 1. No foreign corporation, company, association or society shall be authorized to transact any business authorized by sections 377.200 to 377.460 within this state, unless it furnish evidence satisfactory to the director of the department of commerce and insurance that it has a reserve or emergency fund equal in amount to that required by sections 377.200 to 377.460 , and the same is held for the benefit of policyholders only, and invested as required by the insurance laws of its home state.

2. Neither shall any foreign corporation, company, association or society be authorized to do business in this state under sections 377.200 to 377.460 , unless it collects in advance for the benefit of its policyholders a net premium equal to at least that provided for by the terms of sections 377.200 to 377.460 ; provided, that all such foreign corporations shall annually pay a tax on the gross premiums received in this state on account of business done in the state at the rate of one percent per annum, which shall be in lieu of all other taxes as herein otherwise provided; said tax shall be levied and collected as is provided for in the collection of taxes on other insurance companies.

(RSMo 1939 § 5890) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5779; 1919 § 6189; 1909 § 6983
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 267.400 — MO Code / Chapter 267 / Section 267.400
267.400 Veterinarian to make and enforce regulations.
Status: in_force

267.400. Veterinarian to make and enforce regulations. — The state veterinarian shall have power and authority to make and enforce such regulations as may be necessary to control and prevent the spread of tuberculosis among animals in such county and for the creation and maintenance of such county as a modified accredited area to the extent and so that the same shall conform with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture of the United States to the end that such county may be recognized and adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture as a modified accredited area; provided, further, that the state veterinarian shall have authority in his discretion to quarantine or cause to be quarantined the animal or animals in custody of or owned by any person who refuses to cooperate with the state veterinarian in the eradication and control of tuberculosis or any other contagious or infectious disease which is being attempted to be controlled or eradicated in such county, and that no offspring or product of such animal or animals under quarantine shall be disposed of by said custodian or owner without written permission of the state veterinarian.

(RSMo 1939 § 14227, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1816) Prior revision: 1929 § 12547 Effective 5-10-78
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.533 — MO Code / Chapter 115 / Section 115.533
115.533 Procedure after petition filed.
Status: in_force

115.533. Procedure after petition filed. — 1. Immediately after a petition is filed, the clerk of the circuit court shall issue a summons upon the petition to the contestee, returnable by the day designated by the circuit court to the circuit court. The summons shall be served in any county of the state in the same manner provided for service of process in civil actions. If the contestee cannot be found within two days, the summons shall be served by leaving the summons and a copy of the petition at the residence address shown on the contestee's declaration of candidacy and by posting the summons in a conspicuous place in the office of the clerk of the circuit court.

2. Immediately after the petition is filed, the clerk of the circuit court shall send by certified or registered mail a certified copy of the petition to the officer responsible for issuing the statement announcing the results of the contested election and to each election authority responsible for conducting the election in any area where an alleged irregularity occurred. All officers and election authorities so notified shall immediately suspend all action on the office until the contest has been determined.

3. Not later than four days after the petition is filed, the contestee may file an answer to the petition, specifying reasons why his nomination should not be contested. If the contestee wishes to contest the validity of any votes given to the contestant, he shall set forth in his answer the votes he wishes to contest, and the facts he will prove in support of such contest and shall pray leave to produce his proof.

(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 13.015) Effective 1-01-78
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 8.177 — MO Code / Chapter 8 / Section 8.177
8.177 Missouri capitol police officers, powers and duties.
Status: in_force

8.177. Missouri capitol police officers, powers and duties. — 1. The director of the department of public safety shall employ Missouri capitol police officers for public safety at the seat of state government. Each Missouri capitol police officer, upon appointment, shall take and subscribe an oath of office to support the constitution and laws of the United States and the state of Missouri and shall receive a certificate of appointment, a copy of which shall be filed with the secretary of state, granting such police officers all the same powers of arrest held by other police officers to maintain order and preserve the peace in all state-owned or leased buildings, and the grounds thereof, at the seat of government and such buildings and grounds within the county which contains the seat of government.

2. The director of the department of public safety shall appoint a sufficient number of Missouri capitol police officers, with available appropriations, as appropriated specifically for the purpose designated in this subsection, so that the capitol grounds may be patrolled at all times, and that traffic and parking upon the capitol grounds and the grounds of other state buildings owned or leased within the capital city and the county which contains the seat of government may be properly controlled. Missouri capitol police officers may make arrests for the violation of parking and traffic regulations promulgated by the office of administration.

3. Missouri capitol police officers shall be authorized to arrest a person anywhere in the county that contains the state seat of government, when there is probable cause to believe the person committed a crime within capitol police jurisdiction or when a person commits a crime in the presence of an on-duty capitol police officer.

(L. 1995 H.B. 421 §§ 1, 2 merged with H.B. 622 § 2, A.L. 1997 H.B. 520, A.L. 2005 H.B. 353 (Repealed L. 2007 S.B. 322 § A), A.L. 2005 H.B. 487) CROSS REFERENCE: Scholarship or grants for disabled personnel injured or survivors of personnel killed in the line of duty, 173.260
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.910 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.910
67.910 Sections 67.870 to 67.910 not to apply to second class counties having more ...
Status: in_force

67.910. Sections 67.870 to 67.910 not to apply to second class counties having more than 100,000 and less than 110,000 inhabitants. — Any other provision of sections 67.870 to 67.910 to the contrary notwithstanding, the provisions hereof shall not apply to counties of the second class having a population of more than one hundred thousand and less than one hundred ten thousand inhabitants.

(L. 1971 H.B. 570 § 9)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 511.430 — MO Code / Chapter 511 / Section 511.430
511.430 Judgment of revival, when.
Status: in_force

511.430. Judgment of revival, when. — If upon the service of the scire facias or publication as aforesaid, the defendant, or any of his creditors, do not appear and show cause against reviving the judgment or decree, the same shall be revived, and the lien continued for another period of three years; and so on, from time to time, as often as may be necessary.

(RSMo 1939 § 1277) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1112; 1919 § 1563; 1909 § 2132
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 68.080 — MO Code / Chapter 68 / Section 68.080
68.080 Waterways and ports trust fund, use of moneys — project criteria — ...
Status: in_force

68.080. Waterways and ports trust fund, use of moneys — project criteria — termination date. — 1. There is hereby established in the state treasury the "Waterways and Ports Trust Fund". The fund shall consist of revenues appropriated to it by the general assembly.

2. The fund may also receive any gifts, contributions, grants, or bequests received from federal, private, or other sources.

3. The fund shall be a revolving trust fund exempt from the provisions of section 33.080 relating to the transfer of unexpended balances by the state treasurer to the general revenue fund of the state. All interest earned upon the balance in the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the fund.

4. Moneys in the fund shall be withdrawn only at the request of a Missouri port authority for statutorily permitted port purposes and upon appropriation by the general assembly, to be administered by the state highways and transportation commission and the department of transportation, in consultation with Missouri public ports, for the purposes in subsection 2 of section 68.035 and for no other purpose. To be eligible to receive an appropriation from the fund, a project shall be:

(1) A capital improvement project implementing physical improvements designed to improve commerce or terminal and transportation facilities on or adjacent to the navigable rivers of this state;

(2) Located on land owned or held in long-term lease by a Missouri port authority, or on land owned by a city not within a county and managed by a Missouri port authority, or within a navigable river adjacent to such land, and within the boundaries of a port authority;

(3) Funded by alternate sources so that moneys from the fund comprise no more than eighty percent of the cost of the project;

(4) Selected and approved by the highways and transportation commission, in consultation with Missouri public ports, to support a statewide plan for waterborne commerce, in accordance with subdivision (1) of section 68.065 ; and

(5) Capable of completion within two years of approval by the highways and transportation commission.

5. Appropriations made from the fund established in this section may be used as a local share in applying for other grant programs.

* 6. The provisions of this section shall terminate on August 28, 2033, pending the discharge of all warrants. On December 31, 2033, the fund shall be dissolved and the unencumbered balance shall be transferred to the general revenue fund.

(L. 2023 H.B. 202 merged with S.B. 138, A.L. 2025 H.B. 199) *Terminates 8-28-33
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 106.090 — MO Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106.090
106.090 Organization of commission — summons to accused — employment of clerical help.
Status: in_force

106.090. Organization of commission — summons to accused — employment of clerical help. — Immediately upon meeting, the commission shall proceed to organize by electing a president and a secretary and thereupon shall designate some day not less than twenty days nor more than thirty days after the service of the summons for the appearance of the accused and cause a summons to be issued, signed by the president of the commission and countersigned by the secretary thereof, with a copy of the articles of impeachment annexed, requiring the accused to appear on the day designated for that purpose, and answer charges exhibited against him, which shall be served by a messenger appointed by the commission, a reasonable time before the day set for his appearance. The commission shall have power to employ such clerical help and assistants as they may deem necessary to the proper conduct of the trial.

(L. 1945 p. 1319 § 12843)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 370.395 — MO Code / Chapter 370 / Section 370.395
370.395 State employees, deductions from compensation authorized, requirements.
Status: in_force

370.395. State employees, deductions from compensation authorized, requirements. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner of administration may, in the same manner as provided in section 33.103 , deduct from any state employee's compensation warrant any amount authorized by the employee for the purchase of shares in any credit union which is located in this state, has a state charter, and is insured by an agency of the United States government, or a credit union share guaranty corporation approved by the director.

(L. 1982 H.B. 1099 § 2)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 233.120 — MO Code / Chapter 233 / Section 233.120
233.120 Disposition of proceeds from certain city licenses.
Status: in_force

233.120. Disposition of proceeds from certain city licenses. — One-fourth of all the pool or billiard table licenses collected by any city within any such special road district shall be set apart as collected by the city council for the improvement of the roads by the board of commissioners of such district, and the council shall, on demand of the board of commissioners, draw warrants upon the city treasurer, payable to the treasurer of said board, for the full amount of one-fourth of such licenses, or the board may issue its orders on the council from time to time, which shall be honored by the council drawing warrants upon the city treasurer for such amounts as may be required, to the full amount of one-fourth of all such licenses collected.

(RSMo 1939 § 8690) Prior revisions: 1929 § 8041; 1919 § 10817; 1909 § 10593
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 569.150 — MO Code / Chapter 569 / Section 569.150
569.150 Trespass in the second degree — penalty.
Status: in_force

569.150. Trespass in the second degree — penalty. — 1. A person commits trespass in the second degree if he or she enters unlawfully upon real property of another. This is an offense of absolute liability.

2. Trespass in the second degree is an infraction.

(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17 CROSS REFERENCE: Streams and rivers, no civil liability for adjoining landowners, when, 258.200 (1980) Trespass in the second degree is not a lesser included offense of burglary, as it does not require unlawful entering of a building. State v. Neighbors (A.), 613 S.W.2d 143.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 509.230 — MO Code / Chapter 509 / Section 509.230
509.230 Pleading written instrument.
Status: in_force

509.230. Pleading written instrument. — Whenever a claim, defense, or counterclaim is founded upon a written instrument, the same may be pleaded according to legal effect, or may be recited at length in the pleading, or a copy may be attached to the pleading as an exhibit.

(L. 1943 p. 353 § 55)