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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 547.020 — MO Code / Chapter 547 / Section 547.020
547.020 New trials — when granted.
Status: in_force

547.020. New trials — when granted. — The court may grant a new trial for the following causes, or any of them:

(1) When the jury has received any evidence, papers or documents, not authorized by the court, or the court has admitted illegal testimony, or excluded competent and legal testimony, or for newly discovered evidence;

(2) When the jury has been separated without leave of the court, after retiring to deliberate upon their verdict, or has been guilty of any misconduct tending to prevent a fair and due consideration of the case;

(3) When the verdict has been decided by means other than a fair expression of opinion on the part of all the jurors;

(4) When the court has misdirected the jury in a material matter of law;

(5) When the verdict is contrary to the law or evidence.

(RSMo 1939 § 4124) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3734; 1919 § 4078; 1909 § 5284 (1952) Where jurors during trial were transported by sheriff and deputy sheriffs to and were quartered in residence nineteen miles from courthouse, and doctors were called and administered "shots" to two jurors in presence of sheriff both at said residence and at courthouse and some of jurors retired to restroom while others remained outside all in presence of sheriff, there was no prejudicial error. State v. Rose (Mo.), 249 S.W.2d 324. (1953) Where in burglary case sheriff, who was one of the state's main witnesses, was observed talking to juror about a burglary case after close of evidence but before submission and the state made no showing whatever that juror was not subjected to improper influence, the verdict against defendant should be set aside. State v. Jones, 363 Mo. 998, 255 S.W.2d 801. (1956) Where juror on voir dire in robbery prosecution failed to disclose that accessories on his automobile had disappeared and testified that such accessories were of small value and that he had forgotten the incident, the verdict would not be disturbed. State v. Townzell (Mo.), 286 S.W.2d 785.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 321.500 — MO Code / Chapter 321 / Section 321.500
321.500 Signatures required for referendum or initiative petition — submission of ...
Status: in_force

321.500. Signatures required for referendum or initiative petition — submission of question — vote required. — 1. If an initiative or referendum petition is presented to the secretary of the board of directors, which petition carries the names of voters of the district, equal in number of votes of the district who voted in the last regular district election, the board of directors shall submit the question pursuant to the order or demand of the petition.

2. The measure called for in the petition is adopted if it receives an affirmative majority vote of the voters voting at the district election.

(L. 1969 H.B. 322, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 65.470 — MO Code / Chapter 65 / Section 65.470
65.470 Trustee to receive and pay over moneys — suits on default.
Status: in_force

65.470. Trustee to receive and pay over moneys — suits on default. — The township trustee and ex officio treasurer of each township shall receive and pay over all moneys raised therein for defraying township expenses; provided, that before entering on the duties of his office he shall execute such bond as is required in section 65.460 ; and in case of default, it is hereby made the duty of the township clerk to institute suit thereon, in the name of the township, in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(RSMo 1939 § 13965) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12288; 1919 § 13201; 1909 § 11689
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 379.1500 — MO Code / Chapter 379 / Section 379.1500
379.1500 Definitions.
Status: in_force

379.1500. Definitions. — As used in sections 379.1500 to 379.1550 , the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Director" , the director of the department of commerce and insurance;

(2) "Insurance company" or "insurer" , any person, reciprocal exchange, interinsurer, or any other legal entity licensed and authorized by the director to write inland marine coverage;

(3) "Insurance producer" or "producer" , a person required to be licensed under the laws of this state to sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance;

(4) "License" , the same meaning as such term is defined in section 375.012 ;

(5) "Location" , any physical location in this state or any website, call center site, or similar location directed to residents of this state;

(6) "Negotiate" , the same meaning as such term is defined in section 375.012 ;

(7) "Person" , an individual or business entity;

(8) "Portable electronics" , electronic devices that are portable in nature, their accessories, and services related to the use of the device. Portable electronics does not include telecommunication and cellular equipment used by a telecommunication company to provide telecommunication service to consumers;

(9) "Portable electronics insurance" , an insurance policy issued by an insurer which may be offered on a month-to-month or other periodic basis as a group or master commercial inland marine policy issued to a vendor of portable electronics under which individual customers may elect to enroll for coverage for the repair or replacement of portable electronics which may cover portable electronics against any one or more of the following causes of loss: loss, theft, mechanical failure, malfunction, damage, or other applicable perils, but does not include:

(a) A service contract governed by sections 385.300 to 385.321 ;

(b) A policy of insurance covering a seller's or manufacturer's obligations under a warranty; or

(c) A homeowner's, renter's, private passenger automobile, commercial multiperil, similar policy, or endorsement to such policy that covers any portable electronics;

(10) "Portable electronics insurance license" , a license to sell or solicit portable electronics insurance;

(11) "Portable electronics transaction" , the sale or lease of portable electronics by a vendor to a customer or the sale of a service related to the use of portable electronics by a vendor to a customer;

(12) "Sell" , the same meaning as such term is defined in section 375.012 ;

(13) "Solicit" , the same meaning as such term is defined in section 375.012 ;

(14) "Supervising business entity" , the insurer or a licensed business entity producer designated by the insurer to supervise the actions of a vendor;

(15) "Vendor" , a person in the business of engaging in portable electronics transactions directly or indirectly.

(L. 2011 S.B. 132) Effective 1-01-12
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.423 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.423
227.423 Betty Vickers Memorial Bridge designated for State Highway 19 bridge in ...
Status: in_force

227.423. Betty Vickers Memorial Bridge designated for State Highway 19 bridge in Crawford County. — The bridge on State Highway 19 crossing over the Meramec River in Crawford County between the cities of Cuba and Steelville shall be designated as the "Betty Vickers Memorial Bridge". The department of transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs designating such bridge, with the costs of such designation to be paid for by private donations.

(L. 2015 S.B. 156)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.840 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.840
227.840 Celia memorial highway designated for a portion of U.S. Highway 54 in ...
Status: in_force

227.840. Celia memorial highway designated for a portion of U.S. Highway 54 in Callaway County. — The portion of U.S. Highway 54 from one mile east of the bridge over the Middle River to one mile west of the bridge over the Middle River in Callaway County shall be designated as "Celia 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. 2025 S.B. 348) CROSS REFERENCE: Celia Day designated for second Tuesday of April, 9.388
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 542.030 — MO Code / Chapter 542 / Section 542.030
542.030 Warrant may issue, when.
Status: in_force

542.030. Warrant may issue, when. — Whenever complaint shall be made in writing, and upon oath, to any such associate circuit judge, that any person has threatened or is about to commit any offense against the person or property of another, specifying the offense and person complained against, it shall be the duty of the associate circuit judge to issue a warrant, under his hand, reciting the complaint, and commanding the officer to whom it is directed forthwith to apprehend the person so complained of, and bring him before such associate circuit judge.

(RSMo 1939 § 3792) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3402; 1919 § 3747; 1909 § 4955
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 301.3172 — MO Code / Chapter 301 / Section 301.3172
301.3172 Woman Veteran special license plate, application fee.
Status: in_force

301.3172. Woman Veteran special license plate, application fee. — 1. Any woman who currently serves in any branch of the United States Armed Forces or who was honorably discharged from such service may apply for special personalized motor vehicle license plates for any vehicle she owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight.

2. Any such woman shall apply for the special personalized license plates on a form provided by the director of revenue and furnish such proof of military service as the director may require.

3. Upon presentation of such proof of military service, payment of a fee of fifteen dollars in addition to the regular registration fees, and presentation of any documents which may be required by law the director of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner special personalized license plates which shall bear the words "WOMAN VETERAN" at the bottom of the plates in a manner prescribed by the director of revenue. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130 .

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144 , no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates issued under this section.

5. There shall be no limit on the number of license plates any person qualified under this section may obtain so long as each set of license plates issued under this section is issued for a vehicle owned solely or jointly by such person.

6. License plates issued under the provisions of this section shall not be transferable to any other person except any registered co-owner of the motor vehicle shall be entitled to operate the motor vehicle with such plates for the duration of the year licensed in the event of the death of the qualified person.

7. The director shall consult with the Missouri Veterans Commission when determining or designing the image which shall be placed on the plates authorized under this section.

8. The director shall make all necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section and shall design all necessary forms required by 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 under 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, 2014, shall be invalid and void.

(L. 2014 S.B. 600)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 444.100 — MO Code / Chapter 444 / Section 444.100
444.100 Provisions for mining coal in certain cities.
Status: in_force

444.100. Provisions for mining coal in certain cities. — No person, company or corporation shall hereafter sink a shaft, mine, tunnel, excavate or drift for coal, or take out any coal of any kind within the corporate limits or designated boundaries of any city, town or village in this state containing one thousand inhabitants or more, without having first applied and filed, and have approved, an indemnity bond as provided for in this chapter; and any person or persons violating the provisions of this section, and any member or stockholder or officer of any company or corporation who shall violate the provisions of this section, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be punished by fine of not less than five hundred dollars, or imprisonment in the county jail for not less than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(RSMo 1939 § 14794) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13604; 1919 § 7447; 1909 § 8419
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 431.040 — MO Code / Chapter 431 / Section 431.040
431.040 Fraud in sale of nursery stock — damages recoverable.
Status: in_force

431.040. Fraud in sale of nursery stock — damages recoverable. — Any person, firm or corporation doing business in this state as nurserymen or tree dealers, who shall falsely represent the grade or variety of any fruit trees, vines, shrubs, plants or bulbs which they sell, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and responsible for double the purchase price of such fruit trees, vines, shrubs, plants or bulbs as damage, to be recovered by the purchaser of same.

(RSMo 1939 § 14059) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12392; 1919 § 11962; 1909 § 628
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 162.946 — MO Code / Chapter 162 / Section 162.946
162.946 Disability history and awareness instruction, school board may require — ...
Status: in_force

162.946. Disability history and awareness instruction, school board may require — October designated disability history and awareness month — content and goals of instruction. — 1. Each district school board may require schools within the district to provide disability history and awareness instruction in all K-12 public schools during the month of October of each year. The month of October shall be designated "Disability History and Awareness Month".

2. During disability history and awareness month, students may be provided instruction to expand their knowledge, understanding, and awareness of individuals with disabilities, the history of disability, and the disability rights movement.

3. Disability history may include the events and time lines of the development and evolution of services to, and the civil rights of, individuals with disabilities. Disability history may also include the contributions of specific individuals with disabilities, including the contributions of acknowledged national leaders. The instruction may be integrated into the existing school curriculum in ways including, but not limited to, supplementing lesson plans, inviting classroom and assembly speakers with experience or expertise on disabilities, or providing other school-related activities. The instruction may be delivered by qualified school personnel or by knowledgeable guest speakers.

4. The goals of the disability history and awareness instruction include:

(1) Instilling in students sensitivity for fellow students with disabilities and encouraging educational cultures that nurture safe and inclusive environments for students with disabilities in which bullying is discouraged and respect and appreciation for students with disabilities is encouraged;

(2) An understanding that disability is a natural part of the human experience; we are all more alike than different; and regardless of disability, every citizen is afforded the same rights and responsibilities as that of any other;

(3) The creation of a more inclusive school community, where students with disabilities are included in every aspect of society, and every student is acknowledged for their unique gifts, talents, and contributions; and

(4) Reaffirmation of the local, state, and federal commitment to the full inclusion in society of, and the equal opportunity for, all individuals with disabilities. The department of elementary and secondary education may identify and adopt preliminary guidelines for each district school board to use to develop its curriculum that incorporates these goals for the disability history and awareness instruction. In respect of local control, school districts are encouraged to exercise innovation that accomplishes the above-stated goals.

5. Institutions of higher education within the state are encouraged to conduct and promote activities on individual campuses that provide education, understanding, and awareness of individuals with disabilities.

(L. 2011 H.B. 555)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 234.080 — MO Code / Chapter 234 / Section 234.080
234.080 Bridge across stream uniting two counties, how paid for.
Status: in_force

234.080. Bridge across stream uniting two counties, how paid for. — 1. If a bridge be necessary over any watercourse which divides one county from another, the county commissions of such counties may unite in the building of said bridge and the expenses shall be borne by such counties in such proportion as may be agreed upon by the county commissions of said counties; provided, that the county commission of any other county of this state and the authorities of any municipal corporation, township, road district or other political subdivision of the state having jurisdiction of the construction and maintenance of public roads, which may deem the construction of such a bridge a benefit, may contribute to the cost of such bridge.

2. The plans and specifications for such bridge shall be prepared, the contract let and the construction of said bridge shall be supervised by the county highway engineers of the counties so uniting, or either of them, or otherwise, as the county commissions of said counties may agree.

(RSMo 1939 § 8539) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7903; 1919 § 10691; 1909 § 10498
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.473 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.473
67.473 Funds to be created — use of funds — use of balance upon completion of ...
Status: in_force

67.473. Funds to be created — use of funds — use of balance upon completion of improvements. — A separate fund or account shall be created in the city treasury or county treasury for each improvement project and each such fund or account shall be identified by a suitable title. The proceeds from the sale of bonds and temporary notes and any other moneys appropriated thereto by the governing body shall be credited to such funds or accounts. Such funds or accounts shall be used solely to pay the costs incurred in making each respective improvement. Upon completion of an improvement, the balance remaining in the fund or account established for such improvement, if any, shall be credited against the amount of the original assessment of each parcel of property, on a pro rata basis based on the amount of the original assessment, and with respect to property owners that have prepaid their assessments in accordance with section 67.463 , the amount of each such credit shall be refunded to the appropriate property owner, and with respect to all other property owners, the amount of each such credit shall be transferred and credited to the city or county bond and interest fund to be used solely to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds or temporary notes and the assessments shall be reduced accordingly by the amount of such credit.

(L. 1991 S.B. 8 § 11) Effective 4-03-91
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 86.137 — MO Code / Chapter 86 / Section 86.137
86.137 Factors in determining deductions.
Status: in_force

86.137. Factors in determining deductions. — In determining the amount earnable by a member in any payroll period, the board of trustees may consider the rate of annual compensation payable to such member on the first day of the payroll period as continuing throughout such payroll period and it may omit deduction from compensation for any period less than a full payroll period if the policeman was not a member on the first day of the payroll period and to facilitate the making of the deductions, it may modify the deduction required of any member by such amount as shall not exceed one-tenth of one percent of the compensation upon the basis of which such deduction was made.

(RSMo 1939 § 9471) Prior revision: 1929 § 8913
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.407 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.407
473.407 Defenses against claims.
Status: in_force

473.407. Defenses against claims. — Any executor or administrator may assert the same offsets and other defenses against any suit or other proceeding instituted against the estate of his testator or intestate which he might have made in his lifetime.

(RSMo 1939 § 191, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 153) Prior revisions: 1929 § 192; 1919 § 191; 1909 § 200
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 108.180 — MO Code / Chapter 108 / Section 108.180
108.180 Bond issue — funds kept separate.
Status: in_force

108.180. Bond issue — funds kept separate. — When any bonds shall have been issued by any county, city, incorporated town or village, school district, or other political corporation or subdivision of the state, as provided under the constitution and laws of this state for the incurring of indebtedness, or for refunding, extending, unifying the whole or any part of their valid bonded indebtedness, the proceeds from the sale thereof and all moneys derived by tax levy, or otherwise, for interest and sinking fund provided for the payment of such bonds, shall be kept separate and apart from all other funds of such governmental unit, so that there shall be no commingling of such funds with any other funds of such county, city, incorporated town or village, school district, or other political corporation or subdivision of the state; provided, that in no case shall the proceeds derived from the sale of any such bonds be used for any purpose other than that for which such bonds were issued, nor shall such interest and sinking fund be used for any purpose other than to meet the interest and principal of such bonds; provided further, that any bonds or money remaining in the interest and sinking fund of any such county, city, incorporated town or village, school district, or other political corporation or subdivision of the state, after the extinction of the indebtedness for which such bonds were issued, shall be paid into the general revenue fund of such county, city, incorporated town or village, or other political corporation or subdivision, and into the capital projects fund of such school district.

(RSMo 1939 § 3283, A.L. 1945 p. 1389 § 1, A.L. 1993 S.B. 380, A.L. 1994 S.B. 676) Prior revision: 1929 § 2896 Effective 7-12-94 CROSS REFERENCE: Application of funds derived from public debt, Const. Art. VI § 29
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 210.1259 — MO Code / Chapter 210 / Section 210.1259
210.1259 Director of facility to provide notice — facility registration — ...
Status: in_force

210.1259. Director of facility to provide notice — facility registration — inapplicability. — 1. The director of any residential care facility shall provide the required notification in accordance with sections 210.1250 to 210.1286 before such operator shall accept any children.

2. All residential care facilities operating on July 14, 2021, shall register accordingly within three months after July 14, 2021.

3. The provisions of sections 210.1250 to 210.1286 shall not apply to any residential care facility that is already licensed so long as the license, registration, or monitoring under which such facility already operates requires of that facility all requirements provided under sections 210.1250 to 210.1286 .

(L. 2021 H.B. 557 & 560) Effective 7-14-21