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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.461 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.461
227.461 SPC Sterling Wyatt memorial highway designated for portion of State Highway ...
Status: in_force

227.461. SPC Sterling Wyatt memorial highway designated for portion of State Highway 740 in Boone County. — The portion of State Highway 740 from .25 miles south of State Highway TT to the intersection of State Highway E and Aaron Drive in Boone County shall be designated the "SPC Sterling Wyatt 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. 2019 H.B. 499)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.330 — MO Code / Chapter 537 / Section 537.330
537.330 Malicious trespass — to personalty — double damages — issuance of ...
Status: in_force

537.330. Malicious trespass — to personalty — double damages — issuance of attachment, when. — If any person shall maliciously or wantonly damage or destroy any personal property, goods, chattels, furniture or livestock, the person so offending shall pay to the party injured double the value of the things so damaged or destroyed; and upon an affidavit that said damage or destruction was wantonly or maliciously done, it shall be a good ground for an attachment to issue, as in other cases by attachment.

(RSMo 1939 § 3688) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3298; 1919 § 4249; 1909 § 5455 (2000) Section applies to both tangible and intangible personal property, and includes delivery and distribution routes held by independent contract carriers for newspaper chain. Weicht v. Suburban Newspapers of Greater St. Louis, Inc., 32 S.W.3d 592 (Mo.App.E.D.).
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 42.313 — MO Code / Chapter 42 / Section 42.313
42.313 Rulemaking authority — approval of applications for certain medals.
Status: in_force

42.313. Rulemaking authority — approval of applications for certain medals. — 1. Except as otherwise provided in sections 42.312 to 42.313 , the adjutant general shall administer the provisions of sections 42.312 to 42.313 , and may adopt all rules and regulations necessary to administer the provisions of sections 42.312 to 42.313 . Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in sections 42.312 to 42.313 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 . Sections 42.312 to 42.313 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, 2026, shall be invalid and void.

2. The adjutant general shall determine as expeditiously as possible the persons who are entitled to an Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Operation Allies Refuge Program medallion, medal, and certificate under sections 42.312 to 42.313 and distribute the medallions, medals, and certificates as provided in sections 42.312 to 42.313 . Applications for the Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Operation Allies Refuge Program medallion, medal, and certificate shall be filed with the office of the adjutant general at any time after August 28, 2026, on forms prescribed and furnished by the office of the adjutant general. The adjutant general shall approve all applications that are in order, and shall cause an Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Operation Allies Refuge Program medallion, medal, and certificate to be prepared for each approved veteran in the form created by the Missouri veterans' commission under section 42.312 . The medallions, medals, and certificates shall be awarded until the supply of medallions, medals, and certificates is exhausted. The adjutant general shall notify the general assembly when such supply totals less than one hundred.

(L. 2026 H.B. 2593)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 379.341 — MO Code / Chapter 379 / Section 379.341
379.341 Exchange of information approved.
Status: in_force

379.341. Exchange of information approved. — Licensed rating organizations and admitted insurers are authorized to exchange information and experience data with rating organizations and insurers in this and other states and may consult with them with respect to ratemaking and the application of rating systems.

(L. 1972 S.B. 547 § 12)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 334.704 — MO Code / Chapter 334 / Section 334.704
334.704 Athletic trainers required to be licensed.
Status: in_force

334.704. Athletic trainers required to be licensed. — No person shall hold himself or herself out as an athletic trainer, or to be practicing athletic training, by title or description, including the words athletic trainer (AT), licensed athletic trainer (LAT), athletic therapist, or certified athletic trainer (ATC), unless such person has been licensed as such under the provisions of sections 334.700 to 334.725 .

(L. 1983 H.B. 162 & 274 § 3, A.L. 2004 H.B. 1399 merged with S.B. 962, A.L. 2020 H.B. 2046)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 182.240 — MO Code / Chapter 182 / Section 182.240
182.240 Council may provide penalties for damage to property.
Status: in_force

182.240. Council may provide penalties for damage to property. — The governing body of the city may pass ordinances imposing suitable penalties for the punishment of persons committing injury upon the library or the grounds or other property thereof, and for injury to or failure to return any book belonging to the library.

(RSMo 1939 § 14759, A.L. 1955 p. 555 § 182.220) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13455; 1919 § 7198; 1909 § 8194
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 361.440 — MO Code / Chapter 361 / Section 361.440
361.440 Inventory of assets to be made and filed.
Status: in_force

361.440. Inventory of assets to be made and filed. — After the director shall have taken possession of the property and business of such corporation, he or she shall make an inventory of the assets of such corporation. When the director shall have decided that he or she will not permit the corporation to resume business pursuant to the provisions of section 361.370 , he or she shall file one copy of such inventory in the public records of the division of finance.

(RSMo 1939 § 7921, A.L. 2000 S.B. 896, A.L. 2019 S.B. 179) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5327; 1919 § 11710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 546.810 — MO Code / Chapter 546 / Section 546.810
546.810 If found pregnant — sentence suspended.
Status: in_force

546.810. If found pregnant — sentence suspended. — The inquisition shall be signed by the jury and the officer in charge of such convict, and if it appear that such female convict is pregnant with child, her execution shall be suspended and the inquisition shall be transmitted to the governor.

(RSMo 1939 § 4197) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3807; 1919 § 4153; 1909 § 5361
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 448.020 — MO Code / Chapter 448 / Section 448.020
448.020 Property submitted to condominium law by declaration.
Status: in_force

448.020. Property submitted to condominium law by declaration. — Whenever the owners in fee simple of a parcel intend to submit such property to the provisions of sections 448.005 to 448.210 , they shall do so by recording a declaration, duly executed and acknowledged, expressly stating such intent and setting forth the particulars enumerated in section 448.030 .

(L. 1963 p. 648 § 3, A.L. 1983 H.B. 177)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 141.130 — MO Code / Chapter 141 / Section 141.130
141.130 Sale of property — approval by court — acceptance, when.
Status: in_force

141.130. Sale of property — approval by court — acceptance, when. — 1. Whenever a sale under execution on a tax judgment shall be had, the sheriff shall announce that such sale is subject to the approval of the court, and the sheriff shall report the sale and the amount of the bid to the court in which judgment was rendered, and the court shall appoint two disinterested and competent appraisers, who shall appraise the value of the property and the improvements thereon.

2. If the amount bid by the purchaser at the execution sale shall exceed fifty percent of the value of the property, the court shall confirm the sale, and the sheriff shall execute a deed for the property.

3. If the amount bid by the purchaser is less than fifty percent of the appraised value of the property, and the title which would be acquired by the purchaser is subject to other taxes, which are a lien superior to the lien of the taxes for which the judgment was rendered, and the combined amount of such prior liens and the amount bid by the purchaser shall exceed fifty percent of the appraised value of the property, the court shall likewise confirm the sale, and the sheriff shall execute a deed to the purchaser.

4. If the amount bid, together with prior tax liens, if any, shall be less than fifty percent of the appraised value of the property, the court may require the purchaser to increase his bid to an amount equal to fifty percent of such appraised value, and if the purchaser agrees so to do, and makes such additional payment, the sale shall be approved, and the sheriff shall execute and deliver a deed to the purchaser, but if the purchaser declines to increase his bid and make such additional payment, the sale shall be disapproved and the lien of the judgment continued, subject to the issuance of subsequent executions.

(RSMo 1939 § 11191, A.L. 1945 p. 1946 § 11385) (1977) Held, inadequacy of consideration is not grounds for setting aside a tax deed. Powell v. County of St. Louis (Mo.), 559 S.W.2d 189.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.541 — MO Code / Chapter 115 / Section 115.541
115.541 Recount, primary election, irregularities in election — how conducted.
Status: in_force

115.541. Recount, primary election, irregularities in election — how conducted. — 1. Whenever a recount is ordered pursuant to section 115.539 , the court shall order all materials and records relating to the contest brought before it, so that the court has the same materials and records as the election judges had while making the count and statements of returns. The court shall have authority to pass upon the form and determine the legality of the votes brought into question and to determine the qualifications of any voter whose vote is brought into question, provided that the name of a voter upon a precinct register for the polling place shall be prima facie evidence of the proper qualifications of the voter. A comparison may be made between the signatures on the identification certificates and those which appear in the precinct registers, and no votes shall be counted except the votes of registered voters and those entitled to vote as provided in section 115.277 without being registered. No votes of any person found by the court to be unqualified to vote at the primary election shall be counted.

2. Whenever a recount of votes cast on paper ballots is ordered pursuant to section 115.539 or 115.601 , the court shall proceed to open and count the votes and, after the count has been completed, shall tabulate by voting district the votes cast for the contestant and the contestee.

3. Whenever a recount of votes cast on any voting machine is ordered pursuant to section 115.539 or 115.601 , the court shall make visible the registering counters of the machine and, without unlocking the machine against voting, shall record the votes cast on the machine.

4. Whenever a recount of votes cast on ballot cards is ordered pursuant to section 115.539 or 115.601 , the court shall supervise a test of the automatic tabulating equipment conducted in the manner provided in section 115.233 and shall cause the votes to be recounted automatically or may order a hand count of the votes. In its discretion, the court may order a new computer program to be made, which shall be tested in the manner provided in section 115.233 before the votes in question are recounted automatically.

(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 13.035, A.L. 1993 S.B. 31)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 378.609 — MO Code / Chapter 378 / Section 378.609
378.609 Waiver of laws, restriction on, when.
Status: in_force

378.609. Waiver of laws, restriction on, when. — The laws of the society may provide that no subordinate body, nor any of its subordinate officers or members shall have the power or authority to waive any of the provisions of the laws of the society. Such provision shall be binding on the society and every member and beneficiary of a member.

(L. 1992 S.B. 831) Effective 1-01-93
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 379.225 — MO Code / Chapter 379 / Section 379.225
379.225 Company to have legal existence from date of certificate — insurance in ...
Status: in_force

379.225. Company to have legal existence from date of certificate — insurance in force, when. — 1. The company shall have legal existence from and after date of such certificate.

2. The board of directors named in such articles may thereupon adopt bylaws, accept applications for insurance, and proceed to transact the business of such company; provided, that no insurance shall be put into force until the company has been licensed to transact insurance as provided by sections 379.205 to 379.310 * .

3. Such bylaws and any amendments thereto shall within thirty days after adoption be filed with said director.

(RSMo 1939 § 5954) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5843; 1919 § 6253 *Section 379.310 was repealed by S.B. 262, 1967.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 140.450 — MO Code / Chapter 140 / Section 140.450
140.450 Cancellation and filing of certificate — proof of loss.
Status: in_force

140.450. Cancellation and filing of certificate — proof of loss. — When conveyances are delivered for lands sold for taxes the certificates therefor shall be cancelled and filed away by the collector; and in case of the loss of any certificate, on being fully satisfied thereof by due proof, or upon the production of a certified copy thereof, the collector may execute and deliver the proper conveyance, and file such proof in his office.

(RSMo 1939 § 11153)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 77.505 — MO Code / Chapter 77 / Section 77.505
77.505 Electricians and electric contractors, certain cities third class may ...
Status: in_force

77.505. Electricians and electric contractors, certain cities third class may license and regulate — exceptions — examination and inspection requirements. — 1. Except as provided in subsection 5, the city council of each third class city, including a city of the third class in a county of the third class which contains a state university whose primary mission is engineering studies and technical research, shall have the power and authority to license, levy and collect a license tax on, and regulate, electrical contractors and electricians.

2. Any third class city which licenses and regulates electrical contractors and electricians under this section shall require an examination be taken by those electrical contractors and electricians prior to granting a license. The examination shall be either the multistate electrical licensing test or some other comparable examination which is based on the National Electrical Code as developed by the National Fire Protection Association. Each third class city which licenses and regulates electrical contractors and electricians shall establish a process for administering the test required in this section. The city may provide separate licenses for varying grades of electrical contractors and electricians and may exempt from licensure those electricians who are in the employ of an electrical contractor.

3. No third class city shall license and regulate electrical contractors or electricians unless and until such city shall provide for a process of inspection of and approval of electrical installations. Any inspector carrying out electrical inspections shall be a licensed electrician with a minimum of two years' experience in electrical work.

4. The city council of each third class city which licenses and regulates electrical contractors and electricians may appoint an advisory committee to assist with the development of examinations and licensing procedures as may be provided by ordinance.

5. The provisions of this section shall not apply to third class cities located in counties of the first class having a charter form of government or to third class cities located in a county of the third class; except, however, the provisions of this section shall apply to a city of the third class in a county of the third class which contains a state university whose primary mission is engineering studies and technical research.

(L. 1990 S.B. 511 § 1)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 547.031 — MO Code / Chapter 547 / Section 547.031
547.031 Information of innocence of convicted person — prosecuting or circuit ...
Status: in_force

547.031. Information of innocence of convicted person — prosecuting or circuit attorney may file to vacate or set aside judgment — procedure. — 1. A prosecuting or circuit attorney, in the jurisdiction in which charges were filed, may file a motion to vacate or set aside the judgment at any time if he or she has information that the convicted person may be innocent or may have been erroneously convicted. The circuit court in which charges were filed shall have jurisdiction and authority to consider, hear, and decide the motion.

2. Upon the filing of a motion to vacate or set aside the judgment, the court shall order a hearing and shall issue findings of fact and conclusions of law on all issues presented. The attorney general shall be given notice of hearing of such a motion by the circuit clerk and shall be permitted to appear, question witnesses, and make arguments in a hearing of such a motion.

3. The court shall grant the motion of the prosecuting or circuit attorney to vacate or set aside the judgment where the court finds that there is clear and convincing evidence of actual innocence or constitutional error at the original trial or plea that undermines the confidence in the judgment. In considering the motion, the court shall take into consideration the evidence presented at the original trial or plea; the evidence presented at any direct appeal or post-conviction proceedings, including state or federal habeas actions; and the information and evidence presented at the hearing on the motion.

4. The prosecuting attorney or circuit attorney shall have the authority and right to file and maintain an appeal of the denial or disposal of such a motion. The attorney general may file a motion to intervene and, in addition to such motion, file a motion to dismiss the motion to vacate or to set aside the judgment in any appeal filed by the prosecuting or circuit attorney.

(L. 2021 S.B. 53 & 60, A.L. 2024 S.B. 754, et al.)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 141.050 — MO Code / Chapter 141 / Section 141.050
141.050 Appointment of collector or deputies by sheriff.
Status: in_force

141.050. Appointment of collector or deputies by sheriff. — The sheriff may appoint the collector or any deputies designated by him as deputy sheriffs, and when so appointed, they may serve all process in suits commenced under sections 141.010 to 141.160 with like effect as the sheriff himself might do.

(RSMo 1939 § 11392, A.L. 1945 p. 1946 § 11390)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 88.617 — MO Code / Chapter 88 / Section 88.617
88.617 White way system defined.
Status: in_force

88.617. White way system defined. — The term "white way system" as used in sections 88.617 to 88.633 means the systematic arrangement of ornamental light posts, street arches, frosted and colored lights and globes and other illuminating equipment, conduits and all necessary apparatus therefor in a prescribed district.

(RSMo 1939 § 6962) Prior revision: 1929 § 6816
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 393.948 — MO Code / Chapter 393 / Section 393.948
393.948 Nonprofit water company law construed liberally, may elect to follow ...
Status: in_force

393.948. Nonprofit water company law construed liberally, may elect to follow certain corporate laws in articles of incorporation. — Sections 393.900 to 393.951 shall be construed liberally. The enumeration of any object, purpose, power, manner, method or thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or objects, purposes, powers, manners, methods or things. To the extent that sections 393.900 to 393.951 do not speak to an issue, the provisions applicable to mutual benefit not-for-profit corporations or limited liability companies, as the nonprofit water company may elect in its articles of incorporation, which are not inconsistent with the provisions of sections 393.900 to 393.951 shall apply to nonprofit water companies.

(L. 1999 H.B. 450 § 17 merged with S.B. 160 & 82 § 17)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 196.338 — MO Code / Chapter 196 / Section 196.338
196.338 Dealer to furnish retailer with invoice showing size and quality.
Status: in_force

196.338. Dealer to furnish retailer with invoice showing size and quality. — Every dealer selling eggs to a retailer shall furnish an invoice showing the size and quality of such eggs according to the standards prescribed by sections 196.311 to 196.361 and by the rules and regulations of the director.

(L. 1955 p. 701 § 196.340)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 375.071 — MO Code / Chapter 375 / Section 375.071
375.071 Centralized producer license registry, participation in.
Status: in_force

375.071. Centralized producer license registry, participation in. — 1. The director may participate in a centralized producer license registry, in whole or in part, with any entity the director deems appropriate, including but not limited to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, or any affiliates or subsidiaries such organization oversees, in which insurance producer licenses may be centrally or simultaneously effected for all states that require an insurance producer license and that participate in the centralized producer license registry.

2. If the director finds that participation in the centralized producer license registry is in the public interest, the director may adopt by rule any uniform standards and procedures consistent with this chapter as are necessary to participate in the registry, including the central collection of all fees for licenses that are processed through the registry.

(L. 1961 p. 504 § 2, A.L. 1967 p. 516, A.L. 1984 S.B. 570, A.L. 2001 S.B. 193) Effective 1-01-03
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 151.310 — MO Code / Chapter 151 / Section 151.310
151.310 Obligation of contracts not impaired.
Status: in_force

151.310. Obligation of contracts not impaired. — Nothing in this chapter shall be so construed as to avoid or impair the obligation of any contract relating to the payment of such taxes heretofore entered into or made between any such company, its agents or persons owning such cars, and any such railroad company.

(RSMo 1939 § 11280, A.L. 1945 p. 1825 § 37) Prior revisions: 1929 § 10050; 1919 § 13052; 1909 § 11604
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.150 — MO Code / Chapter 610 / Section 610.150
610.150 "911" telephone reports inaccessible, exceptions.
Status: in_force

610.150. "911" telephone reports inaccessible, exceptions. — Except as provided by this section, any information acquired by a law enforcement agency or a first responder agency by way of a complaint or report of a crime made by telephone contact using the emergency number, "911", shall be inaccessible to the general public. However, information consisting of the date, time, specific location and immediate facts and circumstances surrounding the initial report of the crime or incident shall be considered to be an incident report and subject to section 610.100 . Any closed records pursuant to this section shall be available upon request by law enforcement agencies or the division of workers' compensation or pursuant to a valid court order authorizing disclosure upon motion and good cause shown.

(L. 1988 H.B. 1667 § 1, A.L. 1995 H.B. 135, A.L. 2013 H.B. 256, 33 & 305)