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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 338.040 — MO Code / Chapter 338 / Section 338.040
338.040 License issued without examination, when — reciprocity — equivalency ...
Status: in_force

338.040. License issued without examination, when — reciprocity — equivalency examination — fees. — 1. The board of pharmacy shall issue licenses to practice pharmacy in the state without examination to persons who have been legally registered or licensed as pharmacists in other states. Any applicant for a license under this section shall present satisfactory evidence of qualifications equal to those required from licensees in this state, that he was registered or licensed by examination in another state, and that the standard of competence required in the other state is not lower than that required in this state; but no license shall be issued until the board is satisfied that the other state accords similar recognition to the licensees of this state. Applicants for license under this section shall, with their application, forward a fee for the license as is determined by the board of pharmacy.

2. The board may by rule and regulation require any applicant under subsection 1 of this section to successfully complete any equivalency examination, practical examination, or any examination on Missouri laws pursuant to any rule or regulation as promulgated by the board.

3. Any individual who is registered or licensed in a foreign country may be licensed under the provisions of sections 338.010 to 338.315 upon presentation of satisfactory evidence of qualifications equal to those required of licensees in this state.

4. The board may require any applicant under subsection 3 of this section to successfully complete any equivalency examination, practical examination or any examination on Missouri laws pursuant to any rule and regulation as promulgated by the board.

(RSMo 1939 § 10008, A.L. 1961 p. 501, A.L. 1969 S.B. 390, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1287) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13144; 1919 § 4716; 1909 § 5768 (1974) Held that standards to be met by applicant for a reciprocal license are the standards that were in effect in this state at the time he was admitted in the state from which he is applying. Missouri State Board of Pharmacy v. Kennedy (A.), 511 S.W.2d 913.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 351.502 — MO Code / Chapter 351 / Section 351.502
351.502 Decree of dissolution.
Status: in_force

351.502. Decree of dissolution. — 1. If after a hearing the court determines that one or more grounds for judicial dissolution described in section 351.494 exist, it may enter a decree dissolving the corporation and specifying the effective date of the dissolution, and the clerk of the court shall deliver a certified copy of the decree to the secretary of state, who shall file it.

2. After entering the decree of dissolution, the court shall direct the winding up and liquidation of the corporation's business and affairs in accordance with section 351.476 and the notification of claimants in accordance with sections 351.478 and 351.482 .

(L. 1990 H.B. 1432)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.478 — MO Code / Chapter 407 / Section 407.478
407.478 Provisions of charitable organizations and solicitations law no bar to ...
Status: in_force

407.478. Provisions of charitable organizations and solicitations law no bar to other civil actions. — Nothing in sections 407.450 to 407.478 shall be construed to preclude any person or group of persons from asserting any private cause of action they might have against a charitable organization.

(L. 1986 S.B. 685) Effective 5-01-86
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 130.072 — MO Code / Chapter 130 / Section 130.072
130.072 Fines for violations — limitation.
Status: in_force

130.072. Fines for violations — limitation. — Any person who knowingly accepts or makes a contribution or makes an expenditure in violation of any provision of this chapter or who knowingly conceals a contribution or expenditure by filing a false or incomplete report or by not filing a required report, in addition to or in the alternative to any other penalty imposed by this chapter, shall be held liable to the state in civil penalties in an amount equal to any such contribution or expenditure.

(L. 1985 H.B. 150, et al., A.L. 2008 S.B. 1038)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 348.415 — MO Code / Chapter 348 / Section 348.415
348.415 Collections.
Status: in_force

348.415. Collections. — The authority, by rule, shall determine the policy of collections and recovery of agricultural business development loans, including the use of private collection agencies. The authority may institute action to recover any amount due the state in any loan transaction, use private collection agencies, or otherwise carry out the policy of the authority. The eligible lender making the original loan shall cooperate with the authority in the collection of the agricultural business development loan and shall use its regular collection procedures before any action taken by the authority.

(L. 1997 H.B. 557) CROSS REFERENCE: Rulemaking authority, effective when, null and void, when, 348.426
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.1025 — MO Code / Chapter 407 / Section 407.1025
407.1025 Definitions.
Status: in_force

407.1025. Definitions. — As used in sections 407.1025 to 407.1049 , unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms mean:

(1) "Administrative hearing commission" , the body established in chapter 621 to conduct administrative hearings;

(2) "All-terrain vehicle" , any motorized vehicle manufactured and used exclusively for off-highway use, with an unladen dry weight of one thousand five hundred pounds or less, traveling on three, four or more nonhighway tires, with either:

(a) A seat designed to be straddled by the operator, and handlebars for steering control, but excluding an electric bicycle as defined in section 301.010 ; or

(b) A width of fifty inches or less, measured from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim, regardless of seating or steering arrangement;

(3) "Coerce" , to force a person to act in a given manner or to compel by pressure or threat but shall not be construed to include the following:

(a) Good faith recommendations, exposition, argument, persuasion or attempts at persuasion;

(b) Notice given in good faith to any franchisee of such franchisee's violation of terms or provisions of such franchise or contractual agreement;

(c) Any other conduct set forth in section 407.1043 as a defense to an action brought pursuant to sections 407.1025 to 407.1049 ; or

(d) Any other conduct set forth in sections 407.1025 to 407.1049 that is permitted of the franchisor or is expressly excluded from coercion or a violation of sections 407.1025 to 407.1049 ;

(4) "Franchise" , a written arrangement or contract for a definite or indefinite period, in which a person grants to another person a license to use, or the right to grant to others a license to use, a trade name, trademark, service mark, or related characteristics, in which there is a community of interest in the marketing of goods or services, or both, at wholesale or retail, by agreement, lease or otherwise, and in which the operation of the franchisee's business with respect to such franchise is substantially reliant on the franchisor for the continued supply of franchised new motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles, parts and accessories for sale at wholesale or retail;

(5) "Franchisee" , a person to whom a franchise is granted;

(6) "Franchisor" , a person who grants a franchise to another person;

(7) "Motorcycle" , a motor vehicle operated on two wheels, but excluding an electric bicycle as defined in section 301.010 ;

(8) "New" , when referring to motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles or parts, means those motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles or parts which have not been held except as inventory, as that term is defined in subdivision (4) of section 400.9-109 ;

(9) "Person" , a sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, or any other form of business organization.

(L. 1998 H.B. 1055 § 1, A.L. 2020 H.B. 1963, A.L. 2021 S.B. 176)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 351.840 — MO Code / Chapter 351 / Section 351.840
351.840 Effect of termination of close corporation status.
Status: in_force

351.840. Effect of termination of close corporation status. — 1. A corporation that terminates its status as a statutory close corporation is thereafter subject to all provisions of this chapter other than sections 351.750 to 351.865 or, if incorporated under chapter 356 , to all provisions of that law.

2. Termination of statutory close corporation status does not affect any right of a shareholder or of the corporation under an agreement or the articles of incorporation unless sections 351.750 to 351.865 , chapter 356 , or another law of this state invalidates the right.

(L. 1990 H.B. 1432)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 300.095 — MO Code / Chapter 300 / Section 300.095
300.095 Public employees to obey traffic regulations.
Status: in_force

300.095. Public employees to obey traffic regulations. — The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to the driver of any vehicle owned by or used in the service of the United States government, this state, county, or city, and it shall be unlawful for any said driver to violate any of the provisions of this ordinance, except as otherwise permitted in this ordinance.

(L. 1965 p. 445 § 19)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.1606 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.1606
67.1606 Addition of new areas to existing home equity program, procedure.
Status: in_force

67.1606. Addition of new areas to existing home equity program, procedure. — 1. If the creation of an existing home equity program was initiated by petition and if a district was excluded from the area because the requisite number of signatures was not obtained, the excluded district may be added to the area of the program as provided in this section if the excluded district is contiguous to an existing program.

2. Upon the filing of a petition signed by a requisite number of registered voters of a district that is contiguous to an existing home equity program, the district may be added to the area of the program as provided in this section.

3. If a petition signed by not less than five percent of the total number of registered voters within such district who voted in the last gubernatorial election is filed with the proper election authority, and if the governing body of the municipality or county consents, by ordinance or resolution, to adding the excluded district to the area of the program, the election authority shall submit the question of adding the excluded district to the area of the program to the voters of the excluded district at the regular election specified in the petition. The petition shall be filed and the election shall be conducted as provided in the general election law. The petition and the question submitted shall describe the district, identify the program to which the district is proposed to be added and state the maximum rate at which the program shall be authorized to levy such property tax, which rate shall be the same as the existing maximum rate for the program.

4. If a majority of the voters of the district voting on the question are in favor of adding the district to the program, the district shall be part of the area of the program.

(L. 1999 S.B. 20)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 100.150 — MO Code / Chapter 100 / Section 100.150
100.150 Revenue bonds payable from revenues only — statement on bond.
Status: in_force

100.150. Revenue bonds payable from revenues only — statement on bond. — Revenue bonds issued under sections 100.010 to 100.200 shall not be payable from or charged upon any funds, other than the revenue pledged to the payment thereof, nor shall the municipality issuing the bonds be subject to any pecuniary liability thereon. Each revenue bond issued under sections 100.010 to 100.200 shall recite, in substance, that the bond, including interest thereon, is payable solely from the revenue pledged to the payment thereof and that the bond does not constitute a debt of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.

(L. 1961 p. 189 § 15)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 379.1379 — MO Code / Chapter 379 / Section 379.1379
379.1379 Swap agreements permitted.
Status: in_force

379.1379. Swap agreements permitted. — The SPLRC may enter into swap agreements for any purpose for which a Missouri domestic life insurer could enter into such a transaction under section 375.345 or when the underlying interests are permitted investments if held directly by the SPLRC.

(L. 2007 S.B. 215)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 105.670 — MO Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105.670
105.670 Cost statement available for inspection — effect of changes (general assembly).
Status: in_force

105.670. Cost statement available for inspection — effect of changes (general assembly). — When the general assembly is the legislative body responsible for authorizing a substantial proposed change in plan benefits, a prepared statement regarding the cost of such change shall be made available for its consideration prior to taking final action. Such statement of cost shall be prepared in accordance with section 105.665 and shall be available as public information for at least five legislative days before third reading and passage by either the house of representatives or the senate. The speaker or president pro tem may refer such bill for reconsideration upon receipt of the actuary statement to the committee to which the bill was originally referred. The bill shall retain its place on the calendar as though it had not been recalled. The committee shall report the bill to the house or senate, respectively, within seven calendar days with its recommendations. If any additional substantial proposed change, as defined in subdivision (10) of section 105.660 , in cost or benefits is made by either the house of representatives or the senate or committee thereof, the actuary making the original cost statement shall amend the statement to reflect the additional features prior to the proposal being truly agreed to and finally passed. The plan shall make available to the actuary such information as is necessary to prepare such actuarial statement. The statement of cost shall be filed with the chief clerk of the Missouri house of representatives, the secretary of the senate, and with the joint committee on public employee retirement.

(L. 1979 H.B. 130 § 3, A.L. 1985 H.B. 695, A.L. 1987 H.B. 713, A.L. 1989 H.B. 674, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1355, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1882)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 208.750 — MO Code / Chapter 208 / Section 208.750
208.750 Title — definitions.
Status: in_force

208.750. Title — definitions. — 1. Sections 208.750 to 208.775 shall be known and may be cited as the "Family Development Account Program".

2. For purposes of sections 208.750 to 208.775 , the following terms mean:

(1) "Account holder" , a person who is the owner of a family development account;

(2) "Community-based organization" , any religious or charitable association formed pursuant to chapter 352 or any nonprofit corporation formed under chapter 355 that is approved by the director of the department of economic development to implement the family development account program;

(3) "Department" , the department of economic development;

(4) "Director" , the director of the department of economic development;

(5) "Family development account" , a financial instrument established pursuant to section 208.760 ;

(6) "Family development account reserve fund" , the fund created by an approved community-based organization for the purposes of funding the costs incurred in the administration of the program and for providing matching funds for moneys in family development accounts;

(7) "Federal poverty level" , the most recent poverty income guidelines published in the calendar year by the United States Department of Health and Human Services;

(8) "Financial institution" , any bank, trust company, savings bank, credit union or savings and loan association as defined in chapter 362 , 369 or 370 and with an office in Missouri which is approved by the director for participation in the program;

(9) "Program" , the Missouri family development account program established in sections 208.750 to 208.775 ;

(10) "Program contributor" , a person or entity who makes a contribution to a family development account reserve fund and is not the account holder.

(L. 1999 S.B. 387, et al. § 9, A.L. 2007 S.B. 30 merged with S.B. 577)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.629 — MO Code / Chapter 115 / Section 115.629
115.629 Four classes of election offenses.
Status: in_force

115.629. Four classes of election offenses. — There shall be four classes of election offenses consisting of all offenses arising under this chapter, and such other offenses as are specified by law.

(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 15.001 , A.L. 2018 S.B. 592 merged with S.B. 975 & 1024 Revision) Effective 8-28-18 (S.B. 975 & 1024 Revision); 11-07-18 (S.B. 592)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.411 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.411
227.411 Senator Emory Melton Memorial Highway designated for a portion of Business ...
Status: in_force

227.411. Senator Emory Melton Memorial Highway designated for a portion of Business Highway 37 in Barry County. — The portion of Business Highway 37 in Barry County within the city limits of Cassville shall be designated as the "Senator Emory Melton Memorial Highway". The department of transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs designating such highway, with the costs for such designation to be paid for by private donation .

(L. 2016 H.B. 2591, et al.)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 488.031 — MO Code / Chapter 488 / Section 488.031
488.031 Additional fees for civil and criminal actions and proceedings, collection of.
Status: in_force

488.031. Additional fees for civil and criminal actions and proceedings, collection of. — 1. In addition to other fees authorized by law, the clerk of each court shall collect the following fees on the filing of any civil or criminal action or proceeding, including an appeal, except that no fee shall be imposed pursuant to this section on any case that is filed charging traffic violations except alcohol-related offenses:

2. Court filing surcharges pursuant to this section shall be collected in the same manner as other fees, fines, or costs in the case. The amounts so collected shall be paid by the clerk to the office of the state courts administrator and credited to the special fund designated as the basic civil legal services fund. However, the additional fees prescribed by this section shall not be collected when a criminal proceeding or defendant has been dismissed by the court or when costs are waived or are to be paid by the state, county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state.

(L. 2003 S.B. 447, A.L. 2005 S.B. 420 & 344)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 521.480 — MO Code / Chapter 521 / Section 521.480
521.480 Attachments, how dissolved — affidavit may be amended.
Status: in_force

521.480. Attachments, how dissolved — affidavit may be amended. — Attachments in circuit courts may be dissolved on motion made in behalf of the defendant, at any time before final judgment, in the following cases:

(1) When the affidavit on which the same was founded shall be adjudged by the court insufficient; but no attachment shall be dissolved in such case, if the plaintiff shall file a good and sufficient affidavit, to be approved by the court, in such time and manner as the court shall direct; such affidavit may embrace the same ground of attachment set forth in the previous affidavit, or any other grounds, or both, at the option of the affiant;

(2) When the defendant shall appear and plead to the action, and give bond to the plaintiff, with good and sufficient security, to be approved by the court, in double the amount of the property, effects and credits attached, conditioned that such property, effects and credits shall be forthcoming, and abide the judgment which shall be rendered in the cause, when and where the court shall direct;

(3) When the defendant shall appear and plead to the action, and give like bond and security in a sum sufficient to satisfy the amount sworn to, in behalf of the plaintiff, with interest and costs of suit, conditioned that the defendant shall pay to plaintiff the amount which may be adjudged in favor of the plaintiff, interest and all costs of suit.

(RSMo 1939 § 1485, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1321; 1919 § 1772; 1909 § 2341 Effective 1-02-79
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 355.266 — MO Code / Chapter 355 / Section 355.266
355.266 Action by written ballot.
Status: in_force

355.266. Action by written ballot. — 1. Unless prohibited or limited by the articles or bylaws, any action which may be taken at any annual, regular or special meeting of members may be taken without a meeting if the corporation delivers a written ballot to every member entitled to vote on the matter.

2. A written ballot shall set forth each proposed action and shall provide an opportunity to vote for or against each proposed action.

3. Approval by written ballot pursuant to this section shall be valid only when the number of votes cast by ballot equals or exceeds the quorum required to be present at a meeting authorizing the action, and the number of approvals equals or exceeds the number of votes that would be required to approve the matter at a meeting at which the total number of votes cast was the same as the number of votes cast by ballot.

4. All solicitations for votes by written ballot shall:

(1) Indicate the number of responses needed to meet the quorum requirements;

(2) State the percentage of approvals necessary to approve each matter other than election of directors; and

(3) Specify the time by which a ballot must be received by the corporation in order to be counted.

5. Except as otherwise provided in the articles or bylaws, a written ballot may not be revoked.

(L. 1994 H.B. 1095) Effective 7-01-95
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 9.301 — MO Code / Chapter 9 / Section 9.301
9.301 Missouri Fox Trotter Week designated for first full week in September.
Status: in_force

9.301. Missouri Fox Trotter Week designated for first full week in September. — The first full week in September is hereby designated as "Missouri Fox Trotter Week" in Missouri. Citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities in recognition of our state horse, the Missouri fox trotter, a breed which originated in the Ozarks and is beloved by cowboys and ranchers for its comfort and reliability.

(L. 2021 S.B. 72)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 172.800 — MO Code / Chapter 172 / Section 172.800
172.800 Definitions.
Status: in_force

172.800. Definitions. — As used in sections 172.800 to 172.807 , unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Alzheimer's disease and related disorders" , diseases resulting from significant destruction of brain tissue and characterized by a decline of memory and other intellectual functions. These diseases include but are not limited to progressive, degenerative and dementing illnesses such as presenile and senile dementias, Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders;

(2) "Board of curators" , the board of curators of the University of Missouri;

(3) "Investigator" , any person with research skills who seeks state funding for a research project under sections 172.800 to 172.807 ;

(4) "Research project" , any original investigation for the advancement of scientific knowledge in the area of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;

(5) "Advisory board" , a board appointed by the board of curators to advise on the administration of the program established by sections 172.800 to 172.807 .

(L. 1987 S.B. 200 § 1, A.L. 2022 H.B. 2331 merged with S.B. 710)