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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 351.410 — MO Code / Chapter 351 / Section 351.410
351.410 Merger procedure.
Status: in_force

351.410. Merger procedure. — Any two or more domestic corporations may merge into one of the corporations in the following manner: The board of directors of each corporation shall approve a plan of merger and direct the submission of the plan to a vote at a meeting of shareholders. The plan of merger shall set forth:

(1) The names of the corporations proposing to merge, which are herein designated as the "constituent corporations", and the name of the corporation into which they propose to merge, which is herein designated as "the surviving corporation";

(2) The terms and conditions of the proposed merger and the mode of carrying it into effect;

(3) The manner and basis of converting the shares of each merging corporation into cash, property, shares or other securities or obligations of the surviving corporation, or (if any shares of any merging corporation are not to be converted solely into cash, property, shares or other securities or obligations of the surviving corporation) into cash, property, shares or other securities or obligations of any other domestic or foreign corporation, which cash, property, shares or other securities or obligations of any other domestic or foreign corporation may be in addition to or completely in lieu of cash, property, shares or other securities or obligations of the surviving corporation;

(4) A statement of any changes in the articles of incorporation of the surviving corporation to be effected by the merger;

(5) Such other provisions with respect to the proposed merger as are deemed necessary or desirable.

(L. 1943 p. 410 § 62, A.L. 1961 p. 248, A.L. 1975 S.B. 14, A.L. 1979 S.B. 216, A.L. 2001 S.B. 288) Effective 7-01-01 (1996) When sections 351.410, 351.185 and 351.447, RSMo, are used in conjunction for a merger, the more specific statute overrides the general, and a vote is required. Kansas City Power & Light v. Western Resources, 939 F.Supp. 688 (W.D. Mo.).
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 40.144 — MO Code / Chapter 40 / Section 40.144
40.144 Res judicata to apply, when — exception not a bar to civilian prosecution.
Status: in_force

40.144. Res judicata to apply, when — exception not a bar to civilian prosecution. — 1. No person subject to sections 40.005 to 40.490 shall, without his consent, be tried a second time for the same offense in a military court convened under sections 40.005 to 40.490 . Prosecution under sections 40.005 to 40.490 shall not bar prosecution by civil authorities for a crime or offense growing out of the same act or omission committed in violation of the laws of the civil jurisdiction, unless prohibited by res judicata or double jeopardy.

2. No proceeding in which an accused has been found guilty by a court-martial upon any charge or specification is a trial in the sense of this section until the finding of guilty has become final after review of the case has been fully completed. However, a proceeding which, after the introduction of evidence but before a finding, is dismissed or terminated by the convening authority, or on motion of the prosecution for failure of available evidence or witnesses without any fault of the accused, is a trial in the sense of this section.

(L. 1984 H.B. 1035 § 45)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 68.045 — MO Code / Chapter 68 / Section 68.045
68.045 Board of port authority commissioners minimum number required — ...
Status: in_force

68.045. Board of port authority commissioners minimum number required — compensation, terms, duties, how fixed. — Every local port authority shall be administered by a board of port authority commissioners which shall consist of at least seven members; provided, however, that the number of members of one political party shall not exceed the number of members of the other party by more than one. Newly created port authorities as well as those presently constituted shall structure the terms of those commissioners so that no more than three members' terms shall expire in any one year. The legislative body or county commission of the county or city creating the port authority or in the case of a port authority created in this act * in a constitutional charter city not within a county, the legislative body of that constitutional charter city shall determine the method of appointment, and subject to the limitations expressed in the first sentence of this section, shall determine their qualifications, salaries, powers and duties consistent with the provisions of this chapter. The legislative body or county commission shall also provide for the filing of annual reports by the board of port authority commissioners and for periodic independent audits of the accounts of the port authority.

(L. 1974 H.B. 1646 § 8, A.L. 1975 S.B. 135 § 8, A.L. 1979 H.B. 102, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1554 Revision) *"This act" apparently refers to chapter 68.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 544.440 — MO Code / Chapter 544 / Section 544.440
544.440 Commitment of witnesses.
Status: in_force

544.440. Commitment of witnesses. — If any witness so required to enter into a recognizance refuse to comply with such order, the associate circuit judge may commit him or her to prison until he or she comply with such order or be otherwise discharged according to law.

(RSMo 1939 § 3875) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3485; 1919 § 3830; 1909 § 5038
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 630.115 — MO Code / Chapter 630 / Section 630.115
630.115 Patient's entitlements — administrative review of violations.
Status: in_force

630.115. Patient's entitlements — administrative review of violations. — 1. Each patient, resident or client shall be entitled to the following without limitation:

(1) To humane care and treatment;

(2) To the extent that the facilities, equipment and personnel are available, to medical care and treatment in accordance with the highest standards accepted in medical practice;

(3) To safe and sanitary housing;

(4) To not participate in nontherapeutic labor;

(5) To attend or not attend religious services;

(6) To receive prompt evaluation and care, treatment, habilitation or rehabilitation about which he is informed insofar as he is capable of understanding;

(7) To be treated with dignity as a human being;

(8) To not be the subject of experimental research without his prior written and informed consent or that of his parent, if a minor, or his guardian; except that no involuntary patient shall be subject to experimental research, except as provided within this chapter;

(9) To decide not to participate or may withdraw from any research at any time for any reason * ;

(10) To have access to consultation with a private physician at his own expense;

(11) To be evaluated, treated or habilitated in the least restrictive environment;

(12) To not be subjected to any hazardous treatment or surgical procedure unless he, his parent, if he is a minor, or his guardian consents; or unless such treatment or surgical procedure is ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction;

(13) In the case of hazardous treatment or irreversible surgical procedures, to have, upon request, an impartial review prior to implementation, except in case of emergency procedures required for the preservation of his life;

(14) To a nourishing, well-balanced and varied diet;

(15) To be free from verbal and physical abuse.

2. Notwithstanding any other sections of this chapter, each patient, resident or client shall have the right to an impartial administrative review of alleged violations of the rights assured under this chapter. The impartial administration review process shall be a mechanism for:

(1) Reporting alleged violations of rights assured under this chapter;

(2) Investigating alleged violations of these rights;

(3) Presenting patient, resident or client grievances on the record to a neutral decision maker; and

(4) Requiring that the neutral decision maker issue findings of fact, conclusions and recommendations.

3. The impartial administrative review process shall be completed within a timely manner after the alleged violation is reported.

4. This impartial review process shall not apply to investigations of alleged patient, resident or client abuse or neglect conducted pursuant to section 630.167 .

(L. 1980 H.B. 1724, A.L. 1996 S.B. 884 & 841) *Word "season" appears in original rolls.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 137.1015 — MO Code / Chapter 137 / Section 137.1015
137.1015 Review of original assessment, when — procedures.
Status: in_force

137.1015. Review of original assessment, when — procedures. — 1. After original assessments, adjustments and equalization by the commission have been completed, each freight line company interested therein shall be promptly notified by the action of the commission and may apply for a review of the original assessment. The commission shall grant and hold such review and fix the date thereof. Such review may be by whatever procedures decided upon by the parties and may include, but not limited to, a formal or informal hearing, the presentation of affidavits and documentary evidence, and the presentation of legal arguments or briefs. All affidavits, documentary evidence and other factual evidence not presented at a formal hearing shall be duly sworn to and verified. In the event the parties cannot agree to the procedures to be followed, a formal hearing shall be held at which the freight line company seeking review shall have the burden of establishing the correct assessment, adjustment and equalization pursuant to section 138.420 . A record shall be kept of all matters submitted in review of an original assessment.

2. If, after such review and consideration of the facts, the commission is of the opinion that the original decision or any part thereof should be changed, the commission may change or modify the same.

3. Any freight line company aggrieved by the decision of the commission may, if it has participated in a review under this section, seek review as provided in chapter 536 .

(L. 1999 S.B. 219)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 151.010 — MO Code / Chapter 151 / Section 151.010
151.010 What railroads are taxable.
Status: in_force

151.010. What railroads are taxable. — All railroads now constructed, in course of construction, or which shall hereafter be constructed in this state, and all real property, tangible personal property, and intangible personal property owned, used, leased or otherwise controlled by any railroad company or corporation in this state, shall be subject to taxation, and taxes levied on such real property and tangible personal property shall be levied in the manner herein set forth, and the taxes on such intangible personal property shall be levied and collected in the manner otherwise provided by law.

(RSMo 1939 § 11242, A.L. 1945 p. 1825 § 2, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1022, et al.) Prior revisions: 1929 § 10011; 1919 § 13001 1909 § 11553 Effective 6-20-86 CROSS REFERENCE: Taxation of railroads, Const. Art. X § 5 (1974) Held that there is no conflict between taxation of railroads under this chapter and a city ordinance for a special assessment for boulevard maintenance and improvement. Ashley v. Metz (Mo.), 513 S.W.2d 308.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 540.080 — MO Code / Chapter 540 / Section 540.080
540.080 Oath of grand jurors.
Status: in_force

540.080. Oath of grand jurors. — Grand jurors may be sworn in the following form:

Do you solemnly swear you will diligently inquire and true presentment make, according to your charge, of all offenses against the laws of the state committed or triable in this county of which you have or can obtain legal evidence; the counsel of your state, your fellows and your own, you shall truly keep secret? You further swear that you will present no one for any hatred, malice or ill will; neither will you leave unpresented any one for love, fear, favor or affection, or for any reward or the hope or promise thereof, but that you will present things truly as they come to your knowledge, to the best of your understanding, according to the laws of this state, so help you God.

(RSMo 1939 § 3905, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3516; 1919 § 3861; 1909 § 5069
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 347.035 — MO Code / Chapter 347 / Section 347.035
347.035 Organization authorized, purpose.
Status: in_force

347.035. Organization authorized, purpose. — A limited liability company may be organized under sections 347.010 to 347.187 and may conduct or promote any lawful businesses or purposes within this state or any other jurisdiction.

(L. 1993 S.B. 66 & 20 § 359.710) Effective 12-01-93
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 301.3050 — MO Code / Chapter 301 / Section 301.3050
301.3050 Safari Club International specialized license plate, issuance, fees.
Status: in_force

301.3050. Safari Club International specialized license plate, issuance, fees. — 1. Any person may receive license plates as prescribed in this section, for issuance either to motor vehicles, passenger motor vehicles subject to the registration fees provided in section 301.055 , or for a local or nonlocal property-carrying commercial motor vehicle licensed for a gross weight not in excess of twenty-four thousand pounds as provided in section 301.057 or 301.058 , after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to Safari Club International. Safari Club International hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to Safari Club International derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of Safari Club International. Any member of Safari Club International may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to Safari Club International, Safari Club International shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fees and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of Safari Club International. 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 .

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Safari Club International emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Safari Club International emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536 .

(L. 2001 S.B. 442 § 301.3081, A.L. 2016 H.B. 2380)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 208.794 — MO Code / Chapter 208 / Section 208.794
208.794 Fund created.
Status: in_force

208.794. Fund created. — 1. There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Missouri Rx Plan Fund", which shall consist of all moneys deposited in the fund under sections 208.780 to 208.798 , and all moneys which may be appropriated to it by the general assembly from federal or other sources.

2. The state treasurer shall be custodian of the fund and shall approve disbursements from the fund in accordance with sections 30.170 and 30.180 . Upon appropriation, money in the fund shall be used solely for the administration of sections 208.780 to 208.798 . Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, any moneys remaining in the fund at the end of the biennium shall not revert to the credit of the general revenue fund. The state treasurer shall invest moneys in the fund in the same manner as other funds are invested. Any interest and moneys earned on such investments shall be credited to the fund.

3. All funds collected by or due and payable to the Missouri Rx plan fund shall remain in and accrue to said fund.

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, moneys in the fund shall not revert to the credit of the general revenue fund at the end of the biennium.

(L. 2005 S.B. 539) Terminates 8-28-29; see § 208.798
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 390.128 — MO Code / Chapter 390 / Section 390.128
390.128 Division of motor carrier and railroad safety required to promulgate rules ...
Status: in_force

390.128. Division of motor carrier and railroad safety required to promulgate rules for electronic filing of certificates of insurance by insurance companies — confirmation of coverage and acceptance of proof of nonresident insurance may be provided. — 1. To assist motor carriers in certifying their motor vehicle financial responsibility as required pursuant to this chapter and chapter 622 , the division of motor carrier and railroad safety within the state department of economic development shall provide by rule for the electronic filing by insurance companies of certificates of insurance required by section 390.126 . The division may provide by rule for the confirmation of coverage by insurance companies authorized to do business in the state through national clearinghouses or private databases. The division may provide by rule for the acceptance of proof of insurance from insurance companies located outside of the state.

2. 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, 2000, shall be invalid and void.

(L. 2000 H.B. 1797) CROSS REFERENCE: Division of motor carrier and railroad safety abolished, duties and functions transferred to highways and transportation commission and department of transportation, 226.008
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 143.1006 — MO Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143.1006
143.1006 Childhood lead testing fund — refund donation designation.
Status: in_force

143.1006. Childhood lead testing fund — refund donation designation. — 1. In each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2005, each individual or corporation entitled to a tax refund in an amount sufficient to make a designation under this section may designate that one dollar or any amount in excess of one dollar on a single return, and two dollars or any amount in excess of two dollars on a combined return, of the refund due be credited to the childhood lead testing fund created in section 701.345 . The contribution designation authorized by this section shall be clearly and unambiguously printed on the first page of each income tax return form provided by this state. If any individual or corporation that is not entitled to a tax refund in an amount sufficient to make a designation under this section wishes to make a contribution to the childhood lead testing fund, such individual or corporation may, by separate check, draft, or other negotiable instrument, send in with the payment of taxes, or may send in separately, that amount, clearly designated for the childhood lead testing fund, the individual or corporation wishes to contribute. The department of revenue shall forward such amount to the state treasurer for deposit to the childhood lead testing fund as provided in subsection 2 of this section.

2. The director of revenue shall transfer at least monthly all contributions designated by individuals under this section to the state treasurer for deposit to the childhood lead testing fund.

3. The director of revenue shall transfer at least monthly all contributions designated by the corporations under this section, less an amount sufficient to cover the cost of collection and handling by the department of revenue, to the state treasurer for deposit to the childhood lead testing fund.

4. A contribution designated under this section shall only be transferred and deposited in the childhood lead testing fund after all other claims against the refund from which such contribution is to be made have been satisfied.

(L. 2005 S.B. 95 § 143.603) CROSS REFERENCE: Childhood lead testing fund, 701.345
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 338.080 — MO Code / Chapter 338 / Section 338.080
338.080 Display of license or renewal required.
Status: in_force

338.080. Display of license or renewal required. — Every license to practice as a pharmacist, and every permit issued to any person under the provisions of this chapter to establish a pharmacy, and every renewal of such license or permit, shall be conspicuously exposed in the pharmacy or place of business of which the pharmacist or other person to whom it is issued is the owner or manager or in which he is employed.

(RSMo 1939 § 10009, A.L. 1943 p. 521, A.L. 1947 V. I p. 277, A. 1949 H.B. 2075, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1287) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13145; 1919 § 4717; 1909 § 5769
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 474.540 — MO Code / Chapter 474 / Section 474.540
474.540 Citation of law.
Status: in_force

474.540. Citation of law. — The provisions of sections 474.540 to 474.564 shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Electronic Wills and Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act".

(L. 2025 H.B. 754)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 59.570 — MO Code / Chapter 59 / Section 59.570
59.570 Records rebound, when.
Status: in_force

59.570. Records rebound, when. — When the county commission of any county in this state shall deem it necessary, it shall have power to order any of the books or records in or belonging to the office of recorder of deeds of such county to be rebound, and to allow a reasonable compensation therefor, to be paid out of the county treasury.

(RSMo 1939 § 3635) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3245; 1919 § 10607; 1909 § 10418
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 167.603 — MO Code / Chapter 167 / Section 167.603
167.603 Grants to assist public schools health services, preference — rules — ...
Status: in_force

167.603. Grants to assist public schools health services, preference — rules — Medicaid payment incentives. — Subject to appropriation, the directors of the departments of health and senior services and social services, in consultation with the commissioner of education of the department of elementary and secondary education, may provide grants from the health initiatives fund to assist public schools, public school districts, or local public health departments in expanding school children health services for all school age children. Preference in grants shall be given based on the greater need for school children health services and the least ability to fund such services. The directors shall jointly promulgate rules and regulations governing the grants pursuant to section 192.013 and section 660.017 . The director of social services may also provide Medicaid payment incentives.

(L. 1993 H.B. 564 § 2)