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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 545.020 — MO Code / Chapter 545 / Section 545.020
545.020 Recovery of fine or forfeiture, how.
Status: in_force

545.020. Recovery of fine or forfeiture, how. — Whenever a fine, penalty or forfeiture is or may be inflicted by any statute of this state for any offense, the same may be recovered by indictment or information, notwithstanding another or different remedy for the recovery of the same may be specified in the law imposing the fine, penalty or forfeiture; provided, that in all cases the fine, penalty or forfeiture shall go to the state, county, corporation, person or persons to whom the law imposing the same declares it shall accrue.

(RSMo 1939 § 4860) Prior revisions: 1929 § 4467; 1919 § 3708; 1909 § 4919 CROSS REFERENCE: Trespass, penalties and damages may be recovered by indictment or information, 537.370 (1967) Where a continuance is granted upon the defendant's application, or because of some other action on his part, or upon the order of the court, not requested by the state, it is not a ground for discharge under the statute. Where a case is not tried at one or more terms, and the record is completely silent as to the reason why it was not tried, it is presumed, in the absence of proof to the contrary, that the failure of the state to try the case during such term or terms, was not due to laches on the part of the state. State v. Barlish (A.), 421 S.W.2d 558.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 660.145 — MO Code / Chapter 660 / Section 660.145
660.145 Rules and regulations by commission — economy rate telephone service fund ...
Status: in_force

660.145. Rules and regulations by commission — economy rate telephone service fund established, purpose — fund not to lapse at end of fiscal year. — 1. The commission shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of sections 660.138 to 660.149 . Such rules and regulations shall take into consideration available federal programs to reduce telephone costs to specified subscribers. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of sections 660.138 to 660.149 shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024 .

2. The general revenues of the state shall be used to fund the discount provided to eligible subscribers of economy rate telephone service. The amount of the discount shall determine the amount of the waiver of the federal interstate subscriber line charge in section 660.139 .

3. There is hereby created the "Economy Rate Telephone Service Fund" which shall be administered by the commission and which shall contain such moneys as appropriated to it by the general assembly. Moneys in the fund shall be kept separate from all other funds of the commission and shall be expended for the purpose specified in subsection 4 * of this section and for no other purpose.

4. Each participating local exchange telecommunications company shall determine and report quarterly to the commission the costs incurred for providing economy rate telephone service. Upon appropriation by the general assembly, the commission shall authorize reimbursement for those costs from the economy rate telephone service fund.

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 , the unexpended balance in the economy rate telephone service fund at the end of each fiscal year shall not be transferred into general revenue.

(L. 1986 H.B. 1301 § 2 subsecs. 7, 8, A.L. 1988 H.B. 1290, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52, A.L. 1995 S.B. 3) *"Subsection 11" appears in original rolls. Due to renumbering, subsection changed.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.1878 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.1878
67.1878 Use of funds, sources of funding.
Status: in_force

67.1878. Use of funds, sources of funding. — A district may receive and use funds for the purposes of planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, maintaining and operating one or more projects relating to law enforcement. Such funds may be derived from any funding method which is authorized by sections 67.1860 to 67.1898 and from any other source, including but not limited to funds from federal sources, the state of Missouri or an agency of the state, a political subdivision of the state or private sources.

(L. 2001 H.B. 80 merged with S.B. 224) Effective 5-16-01 (S.B. 224); 7-02-01 (H.B. 80)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 137.395 — MO Code / Chapter 137 / Section 137.395
137.395 County commission to establish system of bookkeeping.
Status: in_force

137.395. County commission to establish system of bookkeeping. — The county commission is empowered and authorized to facilitate and expedite the assessment, calculation, extension and collection of taxes, and may by order prescribe a method or system to facilitate the assessment, calculation, extension and collection of taxes. Such system shall specify the kind of books and forms except assessment blanks to be used by the assessor, county clerk and collector and shall prescribe the method and manner of calculating, extending or computing the taxes and the form and manner of preparation of tax bills. To facilitate and expedite the assessment, calculation, extension and collection of taxes, an adequate system of bookkeeping and accounting may be established and the necessary mechanical devices or equipment shall be procured and employed for this purpose and said commission shall designate the manner of the performance of the duties required to make such system efficient and operative.

(L. 1945 p. 1930 § 19)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 579.030 — MO Code / Chapter 579 / Section 579.030
579.030 Distribution of controlled substance in a protected location — penalty.
Status: in_force

579.030. Distribution of controlled substance in a protected location — penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location if he or she knowingly distributes, sells, or delivers any controlled substance, except thirty-five grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid, to a person with knowledge that that distribution, delivery or sale is:

(1) In, on, or within two thousand feet of, the real property comprising a public or private elementary, vocational, or secondary school, or on any school bus; or

(2) In, on, or within one thousand feet of, the real property comprising a public park, state park, county park, municipal park, or private park designed for public recreational purposes, as park is defined in section 253.010 ; or

(3) In or on the real property comprising public housing or other governmental assisted housing.

2. The offense of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location is a class A felony.

(L. 1993 S.B. 180, A.L. 2003 S.B. 39, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Transferred 2014; formerly 195.218; Effective 1-01-17
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.707 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.707
473.707 Issuance of letters, when.
Status: in_force

473.707. Issuance of letters, when. — If, within such period of twelve weeks, evidence shall not be offered satisfactory to the court that said supposed decedent is in fact still living, then it shall be the duty of the court to issue letters of administration to the party entitled thereto; and said letters, until revoked, and all acts done in pursuance thereof and in reliance thereupon, shall be as valid as if the supposed decedent were in fact dead.

(RSMo 1939 § 267, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: 1929 § 268; 1919 § 267; 1909 § 274 Effective 1-02-79
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 429.480 — MO Code / Chapter 429 / Section 429.480
429.480 Secretary of state to file lien in his office.
Status: in_force

429.480. Secretary of state to file lien in his office. — It shall be the duty of the secretary of state to file in his office such accounts and liens when received, and to prepare and keep in his office a book in which shall be entered an abstract of all accounts and liens filed as aforesaid, which abstract shall be so arranged and indexed as to show, in a convenient form, the names of all parties claiming liens, the amount claimed by each, the railroad to which the same applies, the date of filing, and if discharged, when the same was done.

(RSMo 1939 § 3595) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3205; 1919 § 7265; 1909 § 8253
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 188.080 — MO Code / Chapter 188 / Section 188.080
188.080 Abortion performed by other than a physician with clinical privileges at a ...
Status: in_force

188.080. Abortion performed by other than a physician with clinical privileges at a hospital, a felony. — Any person who is not a physician who performs or induces or attempts to perform or induce an abortion on another is guilty of a class B felony, and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided by law. Any physician performing or inducing an abortion who does not have clinical privileges at a hospital which offers obstetrical or gynecological care located within thirty miles of the location at which the abortion is performed or induced shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor, and, upon conviction shall be punished as provided by law.

(L. 1974 H.B. 1211 § 15, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1596, A.L. 2005 1st Ex. Sess. S.B. 1) Effective 9-15-05 (2016) Admitting privileges provision is substantially similar to Texas statute held to violate the federal Constitution by placing a substantial obstacle in path of women seeking a previability abortion and by constituting an undue burden on abortion access. Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, 579 U.S. 582 (2016).
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.846 — MO Code / Chapter 287 / Section 287.846
287.846 Retirement benefit plan exclusive, exception — transfer of funds from other ...
Status: in_force

287.846. Retirement benefit plan exclusive, exception — transfer of funds from other system. — 1. The retirement benefit plan established by the provisions of sections 287.812 to 287.855 shall be the only retirement benefit plan under which benefits shall be paid to persons based on services of administrative law judges or legal advisors covered under the provisions of sections 287.812 to 287.855 .

2. Any contributions made by the state of Missouri or the division to any other retirement system on such administrative law judge's or legal advisor's behalf shall be transferred upon August 13, 1984, to the board to be kept in the separate account provided for in section 287.845 .

3. The provisions of subsections 1 and 2 of this section shall not apply to benefits paid or contributions made under the Federal Old Age and Survivors' Insurance Act, as amended.

(L. 1984 H.B. 1106)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 640.420 — MO Code / Chapter 640 / Section 640.420
640.420 Special water protection area, information program to be established, ...
Status: in_force

640.420. Special water protection area, information program to be established, purpose, duties. — When a special water quality protection area has been established, the department shall implement an area informational program to help prevent, eliminate, mitigate or minimize the continued introduction of the contaminant or contaminants into the surface or groundwater.

(L. 1989 S.B. 112, et al. § 8)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 50.330 — MO Code / Chapter 50 / Section 50.330
50.330 Salaries of county officers and assistants, how paid.
Status: in_force

50.330. Salaries of county officers and assistants, how paid. — Any salary provided for a county officer, deputies and assistants, shall be paid by warrants drawn on the county treasury and unless otherwise provided by law, shall be approved by the governing body of the county.

(L. 1949 H.B. 2007 § 50.33, A.L. 1988 H.B. 1208, A.L. 1992 S.B. 833)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.573 — MO Code / Chapter 115 / Section 115.573
115.573 No appeal from decision of house or senate.
Status: in_force

115.573. No appeal from decision of house or senate. — The determination made by the state senate or the state house of representatives on a contested election shall be final and not subject to court review.

(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 13.225) Effective 1-01-78
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 276.230 — MO Code / Chapter 276 / Section 276.230
276.230 Violation a misdemeanor.
Status: in_force

276.230. Violation a misdemeanor. — Any person, firm, company or corporation violating any provision of sections 276.160 to 276.230 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

(RSMo 1939 § 14405) Prior revision: 1929 § 12747
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 367.527 — MO Code / Chapter 367 / Section 367.527
367.527 Limitations of title lenders.
Status: in_force

367.527. Limitations of title lenders. — 1. A title lender shall not:

(1) Accept a pledge from a person under eighteen years of age or from anyone who appears to be intoxicated;

(2) Make a loan which exceeds five thousand dollars;

(3) Accept any waiver of any right or protection of a borrower;

(4) Fail to exercise reasonable care to protect from loss or damage certificates of title or titled personal property in the physical possession of the title lender;

(5) Purchase titled personal property in the operation of its business;

(6) Enter into a title loan agreement unless the borrower presents clear title at the time that the loan is made;

(7) Knowingly violate any provision of sections 367.500 to 367.533 or any rule promulgated thereunder;

(8) Violate any provision of sections 408.551 to 408.557 and sections 408.560 to 408.562 ; or

(9) Store repossessed titled personal property at a location more than fifteen miles from the office where the title loan agreement was executed.

2. If a title lender enters into a transaction contrary to this section, the loan and the lien shall be void.

(L. 1998 H.B. 1526 § 10, A.L. 2001 H.B. 738 merged with S.B. 186)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 379.1328 — MO Code / Chapter 379 / Section 379.1328
379.1328 Rulemaking authority.
Status: in_force

379.1328. Rulemaking authority. — The director may promulgate rules under section 374.045 , and from time to time amend such rules relating to captive insurance companies as are necessary to enable the director to carry out the provisions of sections 379.1300 to 379.1350 .

(L. 2007 S.B. 215)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 578.425 — MO Code / Chapter 578 / Section 578.425
578.425 Felony committed to promote or assist criminal conduct by gang members, ...
Status: in_force

578.425. Felony committed to promote or assist criminal conduct by gang members, punishment in addition to regular sentences. — Any person who is convicted of a felony which is committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with, any criminal street gang, with the purpose to promote, further, or assist in any criminal conduct by gang members, shall be punished in the following manner:

(1) Any person who violates this section in the commission of a felony shall, upon conviction of that felony, in addition and consecutive to the punishment prescribed for the felony of which he or she has been convicted, be punished by an additional term of two years. If the underlying felony is committed on the grounds of, or within one thousand feet of a public or private elementary, vocational, junior high or high school, the additional term shall be three years;

(2) Any person who violates this section in the commission of a dangerous felony shall, upon conviction of that dangerous felony, in addition and consecutive to the punishment prescribed for the dangerous felony of which he or she has been convicted, be punished by an additional term of five years.

(3) Any person who violates this section in the commission of a felony punishable by death or imprisonment for life shall not be paroled until a minimum of fifteen calendar years have been served.

(L. 1993 H.B. 562 § 2 subsec. 2, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491, A.L. 2020 S.B. 600)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 404.700 — MO Code / Chapter 404 / Section 404.700
404.700 Law, how cited.
Status: in_force

404.700. Law, how cited. — Sections 404.700 to 404.735 may be cited as the "Durable Power of Attorney Law of Missouri".

(L. 1989 H.B. 145 § 1)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 167.128 — MO Code / Chapter 167 / Section 167.128
167.128 Neglected and delinquent children, department not to aggregate data with ...
Status: in_force

167.128. Neglected and delinquent children, department not to aggregate data with regularly enrolled pupil data. — 1. If a school district contains a facility that serves neglected or delinquent children residing in a court-ordered group home, an institution for neglected children, or an institution for delinquent children, the department of elementary and secondary education shall be prohibited from creating any report or publication related to the Missouri school improvement program, or any successor program, in which data from the district's regularly enrolled pupils is aggregated with data from the children residing in such facilities.

2. Nothing in this section shall exempt the district in which a facility described in this section is located from providing educational services according to federal law. However, for accountability purposes under state and federal law, the department of elementary and secondary education shall not count the students residing in any such facility as part of the school district in which the facility is located, but shall instead aggregate all neglected and delinquent children residing in facilities described in this section and issue any reports as if the students and facilities were their own separate local educational agency.

(L. 2018 S.B. 743)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 548.161 — MO Code / Chapter 548 / Section 548.161
548.161 Bail — in what cases — conditions of bond.
Status: in_force

548.161. Bail — in what cases — conditions of bond. — Unless the offense with which the prisoner is charged is shown to be an offense punishable by death or life imprisonment under the laws of the state in which it was committed, a judge or associate circuit judge in this state may admit the person arrested to bail by bond, with sufficient sureties, and in such sum as he deems proper, conditioned for his appearance before him at a time specified in such bond, and for his surrender, to be arrested upon the warrant of the governor of this state.

(L. 1953 p. 425 § 16) CROSS REFERENCE: Recognizances taken in court record, others in writing, 544.050
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.620 — MO Code / Chapter 287 / Section 287.620
287.620 Attorney general legal adviser.
Status: in_force

287.620. Attorney general legal adviser. — It shall be the duty of the attorney general to furnish the division or the commission with such legal services as may be required, and to appear on behalf of the division or the commission in all actions or proceedings to which they may be a party.

(RSMo 1939 § 3748, A.L. 1965 p. 397) Prior revision: 1929 § 3358
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 428.049 — MO Code / Chapter 428 / Section 428.049
428.049 Extinguishment of claim for relief or cause of action.
Status: in_force

428.049. Extinguishment of claim for relief or cause of action. — A claim for relief or cause of action with respect to a fraudulent transfer or obligation under sections 428.005 to 428.059 is extinguished unless action is brought:

(1) Under subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of section 428.024 , within four years after the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred or, if later, within one year after the transfer or obligation was or could reasonably have been discovered by the claimant;

(2) Under subdivision (2) of subsection 1 of section 428.024 or subsection 1 of section 428.029 , within four years after the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred; or

(3) Under subsection 2 of section 428.029 , within one year after the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred.

(L. 1992 S.B. 448)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 208.633 — MO Code / Chapter 208 / Section 208.633
208.633 Eligible children, income limits of parents or guardians.
Status: in_force

208.633. Eligible children, income limits of parents or guardians. — The department of social services is authorized to pay for coverage of health care services for uninsured children whose parents or guardians have an available income between zero percent and one hundred eighty-five percent, between one hundred eighty-six percent and two hundred twenty-five percent, between two hundred twenty-six percent and two hundred fifty percent, between two hundred fifty-one percent and two hundred seventy-five percent and between two hundred seventy-six percent and three hundred percent of the federal poverty level, subject to appropriation.

(L. 1998 S.B. 632 § 208.185 subsec. 3)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 246.200 — MO Code / Chapter 246 / Section 246.200
246.200 Supports for bridges, where placed — penalty for violation.
Status: in_force

246.200. Supports for bridges, where placed — penalty for violation. — 1. No person, corporation, county commission or other municipal corporation shall be permitted to sink, set, or drive any posts, pillars or piling in any of the ditches, drains or watercourses constructed by any district organized under the laws of this state for the purpose of erecting any bridge, trestle or covering over or across any such ditch, drain or watercourse. All supports for any such bridges, coverings or trestles shall be erected or placed on the banks of such ditches, drains or watercourses so as not to obstruct the flow of the water therein.

2. Any person, corporation, member of the county commission or municipal corporation violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall pay a fine of not less than five dollars nor more then one thousand dollars, and if such violation as the conviction is for shall not be abated by the party so convicted within thirty days after such conviction, then the continuance of such obstruction or other violation of the provisions of this section after said period of thirty days shall for each and every day the same is continued constitute a separate offense, for which, on conviction thereof, the party so offending shall be punished by a fine of twenty-five dollars.

(RSMo 1939 12441, 12444, A. 1949 S.B. 1086) Prior revisions: 1929 §§ 10851, 10854; 1919 §§ 4518, 4521; 1909 §§ 5624, 5630
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 229.160 — MO Code / Chapter 229 / Section 229.160
229.160 Protection of bridges — penalty for neglect.
Status: in_force

229.160. Protection of bridges — penalty for neglect. — All persons owning, controlling or managing threshing machines, sawmills and steam engines or gasoline tractors are required, in moving the same over public highways to lay down planks not less than one foot wide and three inches in thickness on the floors of all bridges situate on the public highways, while crossing the same with such threshing machines, sawmills, steam engines or gasoline tractors, and in the event any person owning any such machinery shall cross or attempt to cross any bridge upon any public highway with such machinery who shall neglect or fail to lay down said planks as a protection to said bridge and who shall, by reason of such neglect cause injury to any such bridge, he shall be liable for double the amount of such injury to be recovered in the name of the county or any subdivision thereof, to the use and benefit of the road and bridge fund.

(RSMo 1939 § 8591) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7942; 1919 § 10728; 1909 § 10545