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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.207 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.207
473.207 Execution of bond deemed appearance by surety — procedure on breach of ...
Status: in_force

473.207. Execution of bond deemed appearance by surety — procedure on breach of obligation of bond. — 1. The execution of the bond of a personal representative is deemed an appearance by the surety in the proceeding for the administration of the estate including all hearings with respect to the bond.

2. On breach of the obligation of the bond of the personal representative, the court, after notice to the obligors in the bond and to such other persons as the court directs, may summarily determine the damages as a part of the proceeding for the administration of the estate, and by appropriate process enforce the collection thereof from those liable on the bond. The determination and enforcement may be made by the court upon its own motion or upon application of a successor personal representative, or of any other personal representative, or of any other interested person. The court may hear the application at the time of settling the accounts of the defaulting personal representative or at such other time as the court may direct. Damages shall be assessed on behalf of all interested persons and may be paid over to the successor or other nondefaulting personal representative and distributed as other assets held by the personal representative in his official capacity.

3. If the court has already determined the liability of the personal representative, a surety shall not be permitted thereafter to deny liability in any action or hearing to determine their liability; but the surety may intervene in any hearing to determine the liability of the personal representative.

4. The provisions of subsections 1, 2, and 3 of this section shall apply to a depositary which has executed a certification pursuant to section 473.160 .

5. In assessing damages pursuant to this section, the court may apportion the losses sustained between the depositary and the obligors on the bond of the personal representative on the following basis:

(1) Those damages sustained as a result of the failure of the depositary to hold the assets delivered to it in restricted custody shall be assessed against the depositary and the personal representative, together with that proportion of the consequential damages determined to have resulted by reason of such failure;

(2) All other damages sustained as a result of the breach of the obligation of the bond shall be assessed against the obligors on the bond.

(L. 1955 p. 385 § 89, A.L. 1980 S.B. 637) Effective 1-01-81
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 195.003 — MO Code / Chapter 195 / Section 195.003
195.003 Violations of chapter, defendant to pay costs of testing when found guilty.
Status: in_force

195.003. Violations of chapter, defendant to pay costs of testing when found guilty. — In any case where there is a violation of this chapter, a judge may, upon a finding of guilt * , order a defendant to pay for costs for testing of the substance or substances at a private laboratory.

(L. 2003 H.B. 470 § 1 merged with S.B. 39 § 1) *Word "guilty" appears in original rolls of S.B. 39, 2003.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 351.430 — MO Code / Chapter 351 / Section 351.430
351.430 Summary of articles of merger or consolidation filed — contents.
Status: in_force

351.430. Summary of articles of merger or consolidation filed — contents. — After a plan of merger or consolidation is authorized in accordance with sections 351.420 and 351.425 , the surviving corporation shall file a summary articles of merger or summary articles of consolidation with the secretary of state. Such summary articles shall state:

(1) The name and state or country of incorporation of each of the corporations;

(2) That a plan of merger or consolidation has been approved and authorized by each of the corporations in accordance with sections 351.420 and 351.425 ;

(3) The effective date of the merger or consolidation which shall not exceed ninety days after the date of filing of the summary articles of merger or summary articles of consolidation by the secretary of state;

(4) The name of the surviving corporation in the case of a merger or the new corporation in the case of a consolidation;

(5) In the case of a consolidation, the new address of the registered office and the name of the registered agent at such office for the new corporation;

(6) In the case of a merger, such amendments or changes in the articles of the surviving corporation as are desired to be effected by the merger, or, if no such amendments or changes are desired, a statement that the articles of incorporation of the surviving corporation shall be the articles of incorporation;

(7) In the case of a consolidation, that the articles of incorporation of the new corporation shall be as set forth in an attachment to the summary articles;

(8) That the executed plan of merger or consolidation is on file at the principal place of business of the surviving corporation in the case of a merger, or new corporation in the case of a consolidation stating the address thereof; and

(9) That a copy of a plan of merger or consolidation will be furnished by the surviving corporation in the case of a merger or the new corporation in the case of a consolidation, on request and without cost, to any shareholder of any corporation that is a party to the merger or consolidation.

(L. 1943 p. 410 § 66, A.L. 2001 S.B. 288, A.L. 2004 H.B. 1664)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 70.379 — MO Code / Chapter 70 / Section 70.379
70.379 Inclusion of minority and women business enterprises, conditions.
Status: in_force

70.379. Inclusion of minority and women business enterprises, conditions. — The bi-state development agency shall set and attain goals for the inclusion of fifteen percent minority business enterprises, as defined in section 37.013 , and five percent women business enterprises in all contracts for the operation of bus and rail services. The attainment of such goals shall be based upon the availability of minority-owned businesses operating within the urban area in Missouri that perform the services for which such contract is to be awarded. This section shall become null and void when the agency meets the goals for two consecutive years.

(L. 1994 S.B. 432 § 1) Effective 5-04-94
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 456.1125 — MO Code / Chapter 456 / Section 456.1125
456.1125 Uniformity of application and construction.
Status: in_force

456.1125. Uniformity of application and construction. — In applying and construing sections 456.970 to 456.1135 , consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.

(L. 2016 H.B. 1765)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 246.271 — MO Code / Chapter 246 / Section 246.271
246.271 County and city levee system to protect streets, roads and public ...
Status: in_force

246.271. County and city levee system to protect streets, roads and public facilities may be constructed and operated — bonds authorized. — 1. Any county, city, town or village in this state may construct and operate a county or municipal levee system to protect the roads, streets and public facilities of such county, city, town or village, and to protect the life, safety and property of the residents of the county, city, town or village from damage and injury due to flood waters. Such a county, city, town or village may acquire property, rights-of-way and easements within the county, city, town or village through its power of eminent domain for the purpose of constructing, operating, repairing or maintaining levees, access roads and pumping sites, and acquiring suitable barrow * and dredge material disposal areas for the county or municipal levee system.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of this section to the contrary, any city wholly contained in a county of the first classification without a charter form of government which contains a campus of the University of Missouri may exercise the powers provided in this section within ten miles of such city.

3. Pursuant to section 70.220 , any city, town or village which constructs or operates a municipal levee system or any county may enter into contracts or agreements with or cooperate with other political subdivisions, or with any agency of the state or federal government, for the purpose of the construction, operation, repair or maintenance of such levee system.

4. Public improvement, as used in section 71.290 , shall include a municipal levee system, as described in this section, and as such, any city, town or village may pay for the cost of acquiring property, rights-of-way and easement through condemnation or otherwise, and may pay for the cost of the labor and materials used in the construction, operation, repair and maintenance of such a municipal levee system out of its general revenue. In addition, construction and operation of a municipal levee system is a city purpose, as described in Section 26(c) of Article VI of the State Constitution, and any such city, town or village may issue general obligation bonds for the purposes described in this section, subject to the provisions of law governing the issuance of municipal general obligation bonds.

(L. 1993 1st Ex. Sess. S.B. 3 § 1) Effective 9-30-93 *Word "borrow" appears in original rolls.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 483.060 — MO Code / Chapter 483 / Section 483.060
483.060 Allowances, how paid.
Status: in_force

483.060. Allowances, how paid. — All such allowances made to the clerks of the supreme court and the districts of the Missouri court of appeals shall be paid by the state, and those made to circuit and division clerks by the proper county except as otherwise provided by law. Allowances for clerks serving municipal divisions of the circuit court shall be paid by the municipality served by the clerk.

(RSMo 1939 § 13292, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11673; 1919 § 2119; 1909 § 2682 Effective 1-02-79
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 150.340 — MO Code / Chapter 150 / Section 150.340
150.340 Clerk to extend taxes, compensation for such duty — state to pay one-half.
Status: in_force

150.340. Clerk to extend taxes, compensation for such duty — state to pay one-half. — 1. After the equalization has been completed, the county clerk shall extend on the book all proper taxes at the same rate as assessed for the time on real estate, and on or before the first day of November thereafter, he shall make out and deliver to the collector a copy of such book, properly certified, and take the collector's receipt therefor, which receipt shall specify the aggregate amount of each kind of taxes due thereon, and the clerk shall charge the collector with the amount of such taxes.

2. The county clerk shall receive as compensation for making the tax book, copy, filing statements, and certifying the same, the sum of six cents for each name or firm, one-half payable by the county, the other by the state. The members of the board of equalization shall receive the same per diem for services under sections 150.300 to 150.370 as fixed by law in relation to general property. In counties of the first class and the city of St. Louis the compensation herein provided shall be paid to the county or city treasury and not to the individual.

(RSMo 1939 § 11339, A.L. 1945 p. 1855 § 1, A.L. 1945 p. 1954, A.L. 1947 V. II p. 427, A. 1949 S.B. 1032, A.L. 1977 S.B. 277) Prior revisions: 1929 § 10111; 1919 § 13102; 1909 § 11646 Effective 1-1-78
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 164.261 — MO Code / Chapter 164 / Section 164.261
164.261 Bonds, denomination, interest rate, contents — negotiable — income exempt ...
Status: in_force

164.261. Bonds, denomination, interest rate, contents — negotiable — income exempt from state tax — how sold. — 1. Revenue bonds issued under section 164.231 shall be of such denomination, shall bear such rate of interest not to exceed four percent per annum, and shall mature at such time within twenty years from the date of issuance thereof as the board of directors of the school district determines. The bonds may be either serial bonds or term bonds. Serial bonds may be issued with or without reservation of the right to call them for payment or redemption in advance of their maturity, upon the giving of notice and with or without the covenant requiring the payment of a premium in the event of the call and redemption prior to maturity as the board determines. Term bonds shall contain a reservation of the right to call them for payment and redemption prior to maturity at such time and upon the giving of notice and upon the payment of such premium, if any, as the school board determines. Each such bond shall bear on its face a prominent legend reading substantially as follows:

"THIS IS A REVENUE BOND ONLY AND THE HOLDER THEREOF SHALL NEVER HAVE ANY RIGHT TO DEMAND OR RECEIVE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OR INTEREST THEREOF FROM ANY FUNDS RAISED OR TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION."

2. The bonds when issued and sold shall be negotiable instruments within the meaning of the law merchant and the negotiable instruments law and the interest thereon is exempt from income taxes under the laws of the state of Missouri.

3. The bonds when issued may be sold at public sale to brokers or others after giving such reasonable notice of the sale as is determined by the board, but, if sold to brokers or dealers for resale, they shall be sold for not less than ninety-eight percent of the par value thereof and accrued interest, or the board may, in its discretion, provide for the sale of the bonds pursuant to individual subscriptions therefor by purchasers for investment, in which case they shall not be sold for less than the par value thereof and accrued interest. The school board may, however, pay reasonable compensation to persons employed in soliciting or effecting such private subscriptions and purchases.

(L. 1963 p. 200 § 5-26) (Source: RSMo 1959 § 176.160)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 375.148 — MO Code / Chapter 375 / Section 375.148
375.148 Managing general agents must be licensed producers — risks located outside ...
Status: in_force

375.148. Managing general agents must be licensed producers — risks located outside state — requirements — bond may be required, also errors and omissions policy. — 1. No person, firm, association or corporation shall act in the capacity of a managing general agent with respect to risks located in this state for an insurer licensed in this state unless such person is a licensed producer in this state.

2. No person, firm, association or corporation shall act in the capacity of a managing general agent representing an insurer domiciled in this state with respect to risks located outside this state unless such person is licensed as a producer in this state pursuant to the provisions of sections 375.147 to 375.153 . Such license may be a nonresident license.

3. The director may require a bond in an amount acceptable to him for the protection of the insurer.

4. The director may require the managing general agent to maintain an appropriate errors and omissions policy for the protection of any person, firm, association or corporation which may be affected by the activities of the managing general agent.

(L. 1990 H.B. 1739 § 7) Effective 7-01-91
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 506.375 — MO Code / Chapter 506 / Section 506.375
506.375 Dismissal of action, when.
Status: in_force

506.375. Dismissal of action, when. — Notwithstanding any court costs which have been paid, the court shall dismiss an offender's civil action or appeal from a judgment in a civil action at any time, including before service on the defendant, if the court determines any of the following:

(1) The allegation of indigency is untrue;

(2) The litigation is frivolous, malicious or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted; or

(3) The defendant is immune from the cause of action.

(L. 1997 S.B. 56 § 6, A.L. 1999 S.B. 1, et al.)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 402.199 — MO Code / Chapter 402 / Section 402.199
402.199 Declaration of policy — contributions to Missouri family trust not to ...
Status: in_force

402.199. Declaration of policy — contributions to Missouri family trust not to adversely impact other benefits of beneficiaries. — 1. The general assembly hereby finds and declares the following:

(1) It is an essential function of state government to provide basic support and services for certain persons with disabilities;

(2) Many persons with disabilities lack financial resources and must rely upon the government to provide services and support; and

(3) It is in the best interest of the state and is necessary and desirable for the public health, safety, and welfare to encourage, enhance and foster the ability of individuals with disabilities who reside in Missouri or who reside in one of the eight states adjacent to Missouri, and in the best interests of their families and friends to supplement, but not replace, the services and support provided by state government and other governmental programs.

2. In light of the findings and declarations described in subsection 1 of this section, the general assembly hereby declares that contributions to a trust account administered as part of the Missouri family trust by the Missouri family trust board of trustees as authorized in sections 402.199 to 402.208 , shall in no way reduce, impair, or diminish the benefits to which the beneficiary of the trust account is otherwise entitled by law, nor shall the administration of the Missouri family trust or any trust account therein be taken into consideration in determining appropriations for programs or services for persons with disabilities, and unless otherwise prohibited by federal statutes or regulations, all state agencies shall disregard the trust account as a resource when determining the eligibility of a resident for assistance under chapter 208 .

(L. 1991 S.B. 311, A.L. 1993 H.B. 136 merged with S.B. 338, A.L. 1999 S.B. 211, A.L. 2004 H.B. 923, A.L. 2011 S.B. 70)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 116.340 — MO Code / Chapter 116 / Section 116.340
116.340 Publication of approved measures.
Status: in_force

116.340. Publication of approved measures. — When a statewide ballot measure is approved by the voters, the secretary of state shall publish it with the laws enacted by the following session of the general assembly, and the revisor of statutes shall include it in the next edition or supplement of the revised statutes of Missouri. Each of the measures printed above shall include the date of the proclamation or statement of approval under section 116.330 .

(L. 1980 S.B. 658) Effective 1-01-81
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 286.001 — MO Code / Chapter 286 / Section 286.001
286.001 Definitions.
Status: in_force

286.001. Definitions. — As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly states otherwise, the following terms mean:

(1) "Commission" , the labor and industrial relations commission;

(2) "Department" , the department of labor and industrial relations;

(3) "Director" , the director of the department of labor and industrial relations;

(4) "Division" , the divisions of employment security, labor standards and workers' compensation; and

(5) "Division heads" , the division directors for each of the divisions.

(L. 1995 H.B. 300 & 95, A.L. 2011 H.B. 464)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 217.199 — MO Code / Chapter 217 / Section 217.199
217.199 Feminine hygiene products, available at no cost to female offenders.
Status: in_force

217.199. Feminine hygiene products, available at no cost to female offenders. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean:

(1) "Appropriate quantity" , an amount per day capable of satisfying the individual need of the offender if used for the feminine hygiene product's intended purpose;

(2) "Feminine hygiene products" , tampons and sanitary napkins.

2. The director shall ensure that an appropriate quantity of feminine hygiene products are available at no cost to female offenders while confined in any correctional center of the department. The director shall ensure that the feminine hygiene products conform with applicable industry standards.

3. The general assembly may appropriate funds to assist the director in satisfying the requirements of this section.

(L. 2021 S.B. 53 & 60) Effective 7-14-21
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 247.670 — MO Code / Chapter 247 / Section 247.670
247.670 Sale of water outside district prohibited.
Status: in_force

247.670. Sale of water outside district prohibited. — No metropolitan water supply district created under sections 247.230 to 247.670 shall sell water directly or indirectly to any area nor municipality or political subdivision not included in the legally constituted boundaries of said metropolitan water supply district.

(L. 1949 p. 350 § 44)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 33.520 — MO Code / Chapter 33 / Section 33.520
33.520 Deposits may be withdrawn.
Status: in_force

33.520. Deposits may be withdrawn. — If at any time the board of fund commissioners shall be of the opinion that the safety of state moneys requires immediate withdrawal from state depositary, or the state's fiscal agent, they shall direct such withdrawal to be made, and the state treasurer shall forthwith obey such order.

(RSMo 1939 § 13123, A.L. 1945 p. 1428 § 106) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11503; 1919 § 13402; 1909 § 11903
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 378.633 — MO Code / Chapter 378 / Section 378.633
378.633 Agents, licensing of — persons not deemed agents.
Status: in_force

378.633. Agents, licensing of — persons not deemed agents. — 1. Agents of societies shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of chapter 375 regulating the licensing, revocation, suspension or termination of license of resident and nonresident agents; provided, that no person who acted in the capacity as an agent of a licensed society for a period of at least six months immediately preceding October 13, 1969, shall be required to take an examination as provided for in chapter 375 as a condition for licensure as an insurance agent.

2. The following individuals shall not be deemed an agent of a fraternal benefit society within the provisions of subsection 1 of this section:

(1) Any regular salaried officer, employee or secretary of a licensed society or any subordinate lodge thereof, who devotes substantially all of his services to activities other than the solicitation of fraternal insurance contracts from the public, and who receives for the solicitation of such contracts no commission or other compensation directly dependent upon the amount of business obtained; or

(2) Any member representative of any society who devotes, or intends to devote, less than fifty percent of his or her time to the solicitation and procurement of insurance contracts for such society. Any person who in the preceding calendar year has solicited and procured life insurance contracts on behalf of any society in an amount of insurance in excess of fifty thousand dollars, or, in the case of any other kind or kinds of insurance which the society might write, on the persons of more than twenty-five individuals and who has received or will receive a commission or other compensation therefor, shall be presumed to be devoting, or intending to devote, fifty percent or more of his or her time to the solicitation or procurement of insurance contracts for such society.

(L. 1992 S.B. 831, A.L. 2015 S.B. 392)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 380.482 — MO Code / Chapter 380 / Section 380.482
380.482 Annual statement of company.
Status: in_force

380.482. Annual statement of company. — Every company operating under sections 380.201 to 380.591 , on or before the first day of March in each year, shall prepare an annual statement on a form prescribed by the director, verified by the affidavit of its president and secretary, showing the condition of the company as of the end of the calendar year ending on the thirty-first day of December next preceding. The annual statement shall be filed with the director on or before the first day of March in each year for the calendar year next preceding and shall be presented at the annual meeting of the company.

(L. 1984 H.B. 1498) Effective 1-01-85