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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 550.310 — MO Code / Chapter 550 / Section 550.310
550.310 Judge or other officer violating law, how punished.
Status: in_force

550.310. Judge or other officer violating law, how punished. — Every judge, prosecuting attorney, clerk or judge who shall knowingly violate any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not exceeding one thousand dollars.

(L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Effective 1-02-79
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 160.457 — MO Code / Chapter 160 / Section 160.457
160.457 School districts may elect to adopt certain provisions of earthquake ...
Status: in_force

160.457. School districts may elect to adopt certain provisions of earthquake emergency program. — The governing body of each school district which is situated in an area of the state which can be expected to experience an intensity of ground shaking of less than VII on the Modified Mercalli scale from an earthquake occurring along the New Madrid Fault with a potential magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter Scale may elect to be subject to the provisions of sections 160.451 to 160.455 .

(L. 1990 S.B. 539 § 5)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 168.747 — MO Code / Chapter 168 / Section 168.747
168.747 Eligibility for compensation package.
Status: in_force

168.747. Eligibility for compensation package. — 1. To be eligible for the teacher choice compensation package, all classroom personnel in a metropolitan school district reported as a code forty, fifty, or sixty through the core data system of the department of elementary and secondary education shall opt out of his or her indefinite contract under section 168.221 for the duration of employment with the district. A teacher may decide to end his or her eligibility for the teacher choice stipend but may not resume permanent teacher status with that district. A probationary teacher may opt out of consideration for a permanent contract in the second or subsequent years of employment by the district to participate in the teacher choice compensation package but may not return to permanent status in that district or resume the process for qualification for an indefinite contract in that district. A teacher who has chosen the teacher choice compensation package and changes employment to another district may choose to resume the process for qualification for an indefinite contract in that district. The teacher choice compensation package shall only be available for teachers in a metropolitan school district.

2. Teachers shall qualify annually in October for the stipends described in section 168.749 . Stipends shall be offered in five thousand dollar increments, up to fifteen thousand dollars, but shall not exceed fifty percent of a teacher's base salary, before deductions for retirement but including designated pay for additional duties such as coaching, sponsoring, or mentoring. Any stipend received under section 168.749 shall be in addition to the base salary to which the teacher would otherwise be entitled. Teachers receiving the stipend shall receive any pay and benefits received by teachers of similar training, experience, and duties. Such stipends shall not be considered compensation for retirement purposes.

3. Subject to appropriation, the department of elementary and secondary education shall make a payment to the district in the amount of the stipend, to be delivered as a lump sum in January following the October of qualification. If the amount appropriated is not enough to fund the total of five thousand dollar increment payments, the department may prorate the payments.

4. Every person employed by the district in a teaching position, regardless of the certification status of the person, who qualifies under any of the indicators listed in section 168.749 is eligible for the teacher choice compensation package. Teachers who are employed less than full-time are eligible for teacher choice stipends on a prorated basis. Any teacher who is dismissed for cause who has otherwise qualified for a teacher choice stipend shall forfeit the stipend for that year.

(L. 2009 S.B. 291)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 261.285 — MO Code / Chapter 261 / Section 261.285
261.285 Missouri dairy scholars program — scholarship amount — eligible student defined.
Status: in_force

261.285. Missouri dairy scholars program — scholarship amount — eligible student defined. — 1. There is hereby established the "Missouri Dairy Scholars Program", which shall be administered by the department of agriculture. The program shall, upon appropriation, provide scholarships, subject to the eligibility criteria enumerated in this section, for eligible students in an agriculture-related degree program who make a commitment to work in the agriculture industry in Missouri as a condition of receiving such scholarship.

2. Subject to appropriations, each year the department of agriculture shall make available to eligible students up to eighty scholarships in the amount of five thousand dollars each to assist with the cost of eligible students' tuition and fees at a two-year or four-year college or university in Missouri. Such amount shall be paid out of the Missouri dairy industry revitalization fund created in section 261.275 .

3. As used in this section, the term "eligible student" shall mean an individual who:

(1) Is a United States citizen and a Missouri resident who has graduated from a Missouri high school with a cumulative grade point average of at least two and one-half on a four-point scale or equivalent; except that, in any year in which there are less than eighty United States citizens and Missouri residents who shall be awarded scholarships, applicants who are legal United States residents who meet all other eligibility requirements shall be eligible for the remaining scholarships;

(2) Is pursuing or has attained an agriculture-related degree approved by the department of agriculture and offered by a two-year or four-year college or university in Missouri;

(3) Signs an agreement with the department of agriculture in which the recipient agrees to work in the agriculture industry in Missouri for at least two years for every one year the recipient received the Missouri dairy scholars scholarship;

(4) Maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least two and one-half on a four-point scale or equivalent while enrolled in the college or university program; and

(5) Works on a dairy farm or has a dairy-related internship for at least three months of each year the recipient receives the Missouri dairy scholars scholarship.

(L. 2015 H.B. 259)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 454.1707 — MO Code / Chapter 454 / Section 454.1707
454.1707 Foreign support agreement.
Status: in_force

454.1707. Foreign support agreement. — (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d), a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce a foreign support agreement registered in this state.

(b) An application or direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement must be accompanied by:

(1) a complete text of the foreign support agreement; and

(2) a record stating that the foreign support agreement is enforceable as an order of support in the issuing country.

(c) A tribunal of this state may vacate the registration of a foreign support agreement only if, acting on its own motion, the tribunal finds that recognition and enforcement would be manifestly incompatible with public policy.

(d) In a contest of a foreign support agreement, a tribunal of this state may refuse recognition and enforcement of the agreement if it finds:

(1) recognition and enforcement of the agreement is manifestly incompatible with public policy;

(2) the agreement was obtained by fraud or falsification;

(3) the agreement is incompatible with a support order involving the same parties and having the same purpose in this state, another state, or a foreign country if the support order is entitled to recognition and enforcement under sections 454.1500 to 454.1728 in this state; or

(4) the record submitted under subsection (b) lacks authenticity or integrity.

(e) A proceeding for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support agreement must be suspended during the pendency of a challenge to or appeal of the agreement before a tribunal of another state or a foreign country.

(L. 2011 H.B. 260) Effective 6-15-16, see § 454.1728
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 306.250 — MO Code / Chapter 306 / Section 306.250
306.250 Definitions.
Status: in_force

306.250. Definitions. — As used in sections 306.250 to 306.290 the following words mean:

(1) "Boats" , any vessel or watercraft moved by oars, paddles, sails, or other power mechanism, inboard or outboard, or any other vessel or structure floating upon the water whether or not capable of self-locomotion, including but not limited to houseboats, barges and similar floating objects;

(2) "Marine toilets" , any toilet on or within any boat.

(L. 1963 p. 424 § 1)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 208.265 — MO Code / Chapter 208 / Section 208.265
208.265 Rules and procedures, developed by whom, published, where.
Status: in_force

208.265. Rules and procedures, developed by whom, published, where. — The director shall develop specific procedures and rules for the program for inclusion in the Missouri Register. These rules shall be subject to all state laws regarding the development of such rules.

(L. 1976 S.B. 875 § 4)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 214.370 — MO Code / Chapter 214 / Section 214.370
214.370 Nonendowed cemetery to post signs and give notice of its character.
Status: in_force

214.370. Nonendowed cemetery to post signs and give notice of its character. — 1. Every operator of a nonendowed cemetery shall comply with the provisions of this section.

2. Every person subject to this section shall post in a conspicuous place in every office where sales of burial space in a nonendowed cemetery are conducted, a legible sign stating, "This is a nonendowed cemetery." The lettering of this sign shall be of suitable size so it is easily read at a distance of fifty feet.

3. Every person subject to this section shall also have printed or stamped at the head of all contracts, deeds, statements, letterheads, and advertising material, used in any connection with the sale of burial space in a nonendowed cemetery, the statement: "This is a nonendowed cemetery." in lettering equivalent to a minimum of ten point number two black type, and shall not sell any lot or interment space therein unless and until the purchaser thereof is informed that the cemetery is a nonendowed cemetery.

(L. 1961 p. 538 § 10)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 376.930 — MO Code / Chapter 376 / Section 376.930
376.930 Insured to be furnished application for certificate and annual statement, when.
Status: in_force

376.930. Insured to be furnished application for certificate and annual statement, when. — At the time of or prior to the execution of a life care contract and the transfer of any money or other property to a provider pursuant thereto, the provider shall deliver to the person with whom the life care contract is entered into a copy of the provider's application for a certificate of authority or most recent annual statement as prescribed by section 376.915 , whichever is most recent. Thereafter, the provider shall annually deliver a copy of the annual statement to each resident of the facility upon request within ten days after such annual statement is filed with the department.

(L. 1981 S.B. 84 § 4, subsec. 8)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.120 — MO Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43.120
43.120 Superintendent to regulate patrol — rank, appointment — officers to act in ...
Status: in_force

43.120. Superintendent to regulate patrol — rank, appointment — officers to act in superintendent's absence — to compile criminal data. — 1. The superintendent shall prescribe rules for instruction and discipline and make all administrative rules and regulations and fix the hours of duty for the members of the patrol. The superintendent shall divide the state into troops and assign members of the patrol to such troops in the manner as deemed proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The superintendent may call members of the patrol from one troop to another.

2. The superintendent shall appoint the lieutenant colonel and five majors from within the membership. Such individuals shall serve at the superintendent's pleasure and shall return to their previously held rank after being relieved of their position duties by the present or incoming superintendent. The superintendent shall classify and rank through promotions the majors, the director of radio, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, troopers, and radio personnel from the next lower grade after not less than one year of service satisfactorily performed therein.

3. In case of the absence of the superintendent, or at the time the superintendent designates, the lieutenant colonel shall assume the duties of the superintendent. In the absence of both the superintendent and the lieutenant colonel, a major shall be designated by the superintendent or by the lieutenant colonel. In case of the disability of the superintendent and the lieutenant colonel, the governor may designate a major as acting superintendent and when so designated, the acting superintendent shall have all the powers and duties of the superintendent.

4. The superintendent shall collect, compile and keep available for the use of peace officers of the state the information as is deemed necessary for the detection of crime and identification of criminals. The superintendent shall have the authority to direct members and other employees of the patrol to carry out any public safety duty or service authorized or appropriated by the general assembly.

5. The superintendent is responsible for establishing policy, procedures, and regulations in cooperation with the law enforcement and criminal justice community in protecting the integrity of the MULES system. The superintendent shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of all MULES policies and regulations consistent with state and federal rules, policy, and law by which the MULES system operates.

(RSMo 1939 § 8354, A.L. 1943 p. 652, A.L. 1949 p. 293 and L. 1949 p. 292 § 8348A, A. 1949 H.B. 2164, A.L. 1957 p. 619, A.L. 1982 H.B. 1720, et al., A.L. 1994 H.B. 1437 & 1148, A.L. 2005 H.B. 353, A.L. 2007 H.B. 405) Effective 5-09-07 CROSS REFERENCE: Bertillon system of identification of convicts, 217.315 to 217.325
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 208.174 — MO Code / Chapter 208 / Section 208.174
208.174 Director shall apply for amendment of waiver of comparability of services — ...
Status: in_force

208.174. Director shall apply for amendment of waiver of comparability of services — promulgation of rules — procedure. — 1. Within thirty days of August 28, 1992, the director of the department of social services shall apply to the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services for an amendment of the waiver of comparability of services for persons under section 42 U.S.C. 1396a (a)(10)(A)(ii)(VI) to include medical assistance benefits for persons who are defined in 42 U.S.C. 1396 r-5.

2. Upon receipt of an amended waiver received pursuant to subsection 1 of this section, the director of the department of social services shall, subject to appropriations made for such purpose, promulgate rules and regulations to extend eligibility for medical assistance benefits by applying institutional status to individuals who are at risk of placement in an intermediate care facility or skilled nursing facility licensed pursuant to chapter 198 but who, with the provision of home and community based services, may be cared for at home.

3. 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. 1992 H.B. 899 § 17, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52, A.L. 1995 S.B. 3)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 162.171 — MO Code / Chapter 162 / Section 162.171
162.171 Reorganization plans may be proposed.
Status: in_force

162.171. Reorganization plans may be proposed. — The county commission may, from time to time, pursuant to the provisions of section 161.152 , submit to the state board of education specific plans for the reorganization of school districts of the state. Each plan shall be in writing and shall include charts, maps and statistical information necessary to document properly the plan for the proposed reorganized districts and to provide a comparison of existing districts with proposed reorganized districts. In recommending prepared reorganization plans, the county commission may divide all existing unreorganized districts and any reorganized district not offering an approved program of work through the twelfth grade if division is in the best interests of the children, and place any portion in any proposed district, but each proposed district shall be composed of contiguous territory.

(L. 1963 p. 200 § 3-17, A.L. 1969 p. 260, A.L. 1979 H.B. 280) (Source: RSMo 1959 § 165.685)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 139.060 — MO Code / Chapter 139 / Section 139.060
139.060 Nonresidents to be furnished statement.
Status: in_force

139.060. Nonresidents to be furnished statement. — It shall be the duty of the collector to furnish to all nonresident taxpayers a statement of the amount of taxes assessed against any tract of land or town lot in his county for any year or years during which he is collector, and send the same by mail to the address of any person applying to him by letter for the same; and if no taxes are due on any such tracts or lots, he shall answer such letters of inquiry, stating the fact; and whenever any funds are remitted by mail or otherwise to any collector for the payment of any taxes appearing to be due on his tax book, it shall be his duty to receive the same and send a receipt therefor by mail to the person remitting the same; provided, that he may charge all sums which he may have to pay for postage as costs against the person applying or remitting to him, but no other costs.

(RSMo 1939 § 11083) Prior revisions: 1929 § 9912; 1919 § 12904; 1909 § 11458
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 680.135 — MO Code / Chapter 680 / Section 680.135
680.135 Definitions.
Status: in_force

680.135. Definitions. — As used in sections 680.130 to 680.155 , the following terms mean:

(1) "Department" , the transportation department;

(2) "Rail service" , both freight and passenger service.

(L. 1988 S.B. 676)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.1218 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.1218
67.1218 Variances to zoning rules by alteration to building or permitting growth of ...
Status: in_force

67.1218. Variances to zoning rules by alteration to building or permitting growth of trees, procedure for variance applications to board of adjustment, when — lights and marks to warn aircraft, powers of municipalities. — Any person desiring to erect or increase the height of any structure, or to permit the growth of any tree, or otherwise use his property in violation of airport zoning regulations adopted under sections 67.1200 to 67.1222 , may apply to the board of adjustment for a variance from the zoning regulations. Such variances shall be allowed where a literal application or enforcement of the regulations would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship and the relief granted would not be contrary to the public interest, except that any such variance may be allowed subject to any reasonable conditions that the board of adjustment may deem necessary to effectuate the purposes of sections 67.1200 to 67.1222 , including the reservation of the right of the municipality, at its own expense, to install, operate, and maintain thereon such markers and lights as may be necessary to indicate to operators of military aircraft the presence of the airport hazard.

(L. 1992 H.B. 1434 & 1490 § 19)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 379.680 — MO Code / Chapter 379 / Section 379.680
379.680 Service of process on director — method.
Status: in_force

379.680. Service of process on director — method. — 1. Concurrently with the filing of the declaration provided for by the terms of section 379.670 , the attorney shall file with the director of the department of commerce and insurance an instrument in writing, executed by him for the subscribers, conditioned that, upon the issuance of certificate of authority provided for in section 379.750 , service of process may be had upon the director of the department of commerce and insurance in all suits in this state arising out of the policies, contracts or agreements, which service shall be valid and binding upon all subscribers exchanging at any time reciprocal or interinsurance contracts through the attorney.

2. Three copies of the process shall be served, and the director of the department of commerce and insurance shall file one copy, forward one copy to the attorney, and return one copy with his admission of service.

(RSMo 1939 § 6081, A.L. 1967 p. 516) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5969; 1919 § 6377 CROSS REFERENCE: Service outside of state, 506.500 to 506.520 (1958) Action by assignee of right to return of unearned premiums due policy holders against interinsurance exchange, held within this section so as to authorize service thereunder. State ex rel. Subscribers at Eagle Reciprocal Exchange v. Brady (Mo.), 308 S.W.2d 652.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 513.030 — MO Code / Chapter 513 / Section 513.030
513.030 Executions, when returnable.
Status: in_force

513.030. Executions, when returnable. — Every execution issued from any court of record shall be made returnable at the next succeeding term, unless the plaintiff, or person to whose use the suit was brought, shall otherwise direct; then it shall be the duty of the clerk issuing the same to make it returnable to the second succeeding term.

(RSMo 1939 § 1319) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1155; 1919 § 1606; 1909 § 2175
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.1129 — MO Code / Chapter 407 / Section 407.1129
407.1129 Damages.
Status: in_force

407.1129. Damages. — 1. Damages to the recipient of a commercial electronic mail message sent in violation of sections 407.1120 to 407.1132 are five hundred dollars, or actual damages, whichever is greater.

2. Damages to an interactive computer service resulting from a violation of sections 407.1120 to 407.1132 are one thousand dollars, or actual damages, whichever is greater.

(L. 2000 S.B. 763 § 407.1330) Contingent expiration date, see § 407.1132
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.540 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.540
473.540 Settlements required, when.
Status: in_force

473.540. Settlements required, when. — 1. Every personal representative shall file in the court a statement of his accounts with proper vouchers, for settlement at the following times, unless the court otherwise orders:

(1) Annually on the anniversary date of the date of letters until the administration is completed;

(2) At any other time when directed by the court either on its own motion or on application of any interested person.

2. Every personal representative shall file final settlement of his estate at the following times:

(1) On the first court day after the expiration of six months and ten days after the date of the first publication of notice of letters granted or as soon thereafter as administration is completed;

(2) Within ten days after revocation of his letters unless the court otherwise orders;

(3) Upon his application to resign and before his resignation is accepted.

3. A personal representative may in case of continuance of the final settlement pursuant to order of the court, file the final settlement at any time before the date to which it was continued. The court may, in its discretion, for good cause shown, extend the time for filing any intermediate or final settlement, or permit the late filing thereof, without penalty.

(RSMo 1939 § 213, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 193, A.L. 1980 S.B. 637) Prior revisions: 1929 § 214; 1919 § 213; 1909 § 222 Effective 1-01-81 CROSS REFERENCE: Partition sale proceeds, distribution before settlement prohibited, 528.140