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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 81.030 — MO Code / Chapter 81 / Section 81.030
81.030 Census, how taken — false return, misdemeanor (fourth class cities, special ...
Status: in_force

81.030. Census, how taken — false return, misdemeanor (fourth class cities, special charter cities and towns). — 1. Any such city may at any time, by ordinance and at the expense of the city, cause an enumeration of its inhabitants to be made, and its population ascertained, and such census, when so taken, shall have like force and effect as a state or national census to authorize such city to proceed in securing such other incorporation as its population may entitle it to under the laws and constitution of this state, and for any other purpose that the laws may require, or have any other act or thing to be done making the population a basis thereof; and should the board of aldermen, councilmen or trustees fail or refuse to pass an ordinance for the taking of the census, when requested in writing to do so, then a petition may be presented to the board of aldermen, councilmen or trustees, signed by not less than twenty-five resident citizens of such city or town, asking the board to pass an ordinance providing for the taking of the census of such city, and the board shall then pass an ordinance providing for the taking of the census; and should the board of aldermen, councilmen or trustees fail or refuse to pass an ordinance providing for the taking of the census within thirty days from the date of filing said petition with the city clerk, then the mayor shall, by proclamation, order the city marshal to take the census of such city, and when taken by the city marshal, under the proclamation of the mayor, it shall have the same force and effect in law as if taken under an ordinance passed by the board of aldermen, city council or board of trustees.

2. Any person taking such census shall make return thereof, under oath, and file the same with the city clerk, and after said census is returned in either of the above modes, all courts of this state shall take judicial notice of the population of such city or town; provided, however, that the census shall not be taken in any city or town oftener than once every two years, unless the board of aldermen, councilmen or board of trustees shall be of the opinion that the public good demands and requires a new census, when they may provide for it.

3. Any person failing or refusing to comply with this section, or any person who shall make a false return, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by fine not less than ten dollars or more than one hundred dollars, and may be ousted from office.

4. This section shall apply to cities of the fourth class, and towns and villages, and cities and towns under special charters.

(RSMo 1939 § 7522) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7369; 1919 § 8783; 1909 § 9639
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 108.526 — MO Code / Chapter 108 / Section 108.526
108.526 Report of all private activity bonds issued, when — procedure.
Status: in_force

108.526. Report of all private activity bonds issued, when — procedure. — All issuers, whether state or local, are hereby required to report the amount of all private activity bonds issued pursuant to an approved allocation in accordance with sections 108.500 to 108.532 to the director by telephone no later than the next business day after the date of issuance of said bonds, which notice shall be confirmed in writing by overnight delivery service approved by the director, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, postmarked no later than five calendar days after the issuance of such bonds, such notice to be in the form prescribed by the director.

(L. 1987 S.B. 351 § 108.521) Effective 1-01-88
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 478.070 — MO Code / Chapter 478 / Section 478.070
478.070 Jurisdiction of circuit courts.
Status: in_force

478.070. Jurisdiction of circuit courts. — The circuit courts shall have original jurisdiction over all cases and matters, civil and criminal. Such courts may issue and determine original remedial writs.

(RSMo 1939 § 2100, A. 1949 S.B. 1140, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Effective 1-02-79
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 528.540 — MO Code / Chapter 528 / Section 528.540
528.540 Majority of commissioners may act.
Status: in_force

528.540. Majority of commissioners may act. — A majority of the commissioners, in all cases, shall have power to act; and all sales made under the foregoing provisions shall be made by the sheriff of the county in which such lands, tenements or hereditaments, or any portion of them, may be situate, or by a special commissioner appointed by the court for that purpose.

(RSMo 1939 § 1762) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1598; 1919 § 2046; 1909 § 2610
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 640.157 — MO Code / Chapter 640 / Section 640.157
640.157 Energy center to serve as coordinator of energy sustainability activities, ...
Status: in_force

640.157. Energy center to serve as coordinator of energy sustainability activities, duties. — The division of energy of the department of economic development shall serve as a central point of coordination for activities relating to energy sustainability in the state. As such, the division of energy shall:

(1) Consult and cooperate with other state agencies to serve as a technical advisor on sustainability issues, including but not limited to renewable energy use and green building design and construction;

(2) Provide technical assistance to local governments, businesses, schools, and homeowners on sustainability issues, including but not limited to renewable energy use and green building design and construction; and

(3) Conduct outreach and education efforts, which may be in coordination with community action agencies, for the purpose of informing the general public about financial assistance opportunities for energy conservation, including but not limited to tax incentives.

(L. 2008 S.B. 1181, et al., A.L. 2018 S.B. 975 & 1024 Revision)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 476.250 — MO Code / Chapter 476 / Section 476.250
476.250 No court to sit on Sunday.
Status: in_force

476.250. No court to sit on Sunday. — No court shall be open or transact business on Sunday, unless it be for the purpose of receiving a verdict or discharging a jury; and every adjournment of a court on Saturday shall always be to some other day than Sunday, except such adjournment as may be made after a cause has been committed to a jury; but this section shall not prevent the exercise of the jurisdiction of any judge, when it shall be necessary in criminal cases, to preserve the peace or arrest the offender, nor shall it prevent the issuing and service of any attachment in a case where a debtor is about fraudulently to secrete or remove his effects, nor shall it prevent the issuing and service of such orders as exigencies may require.

(RSMo 1939 § 2027, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1863; 1919 § 2358; 1909 § 3880 Effective 1-02-79
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 324.240 — MO Code / Chapter 324 / Section 324.240
324.240 Definitions.
Status: in_force

324.240. Definitions. — As used in sections 324.240 to 324.275 , the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Board" , the board of therapeutic massage;

(2) "Certified mentor" , a practitioner who is qualified for license in this state pursuant to sections 324.240 to 324.275 and who has practiced professionally for five years, with an average of four hundred fifty hours per year of teaching and massage hours and who has been approved by the board as a massage therapy instructor;

(3) "Director" , the director of the division of professional registration;

(4) "Division" , the division of professional registration;

(5) "Massage business" , any place of business in which massage therapy is practiced;

(6) "Massage therapist" , a health care practitioner who provides or offers to provide massage therapy, as provided in sections 324.240 to 324.275 , to any person at no cost or for a fee, monetary or otherwise, implying that the massage therapist is trained, experienced and licensed in massage therapy, and who holds a current, valid license to practice massage therapy;

(7) "Massage therapy" , a health care profession which involves the treatment of the body's tonus system through the scientific or skillful touching, rubbing, pressing or other movements of the soft tissues of the body with the hands, forearms, elbows, or feet, or with the aid of mechanical apparatus, for relaxation, therapeutic, remedial or health maintenance purposes to enhance the mental and physical well-being of the client, but does not include the prescription of medication, spinal or joint manipulation, the diagnosis of illness or disease, or any service or procedure for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, or podiatry is required by law, or to those occupations defined in chapter 329 ;

(8) "Massage therapy instructor" , an individual who possesses teaching credentials satisfactory to the board for the purpose of teaching massage therapy;

(9) "Person" , an individual, corporation, association or other legal entity.

(L. 1998 H.B. 1601, et al., A.L. 1999 H.B. 343 merged with S.B. 362, A.L. 2008 S.B. 788)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 88.650 — MO Code / Chapter 88 / Section 88.650
88.650 Providing for levy of special assessment for cost of laying and extending ...
Status: in_force

88.650. Providing for levy of special assessment for cost of laying and extending water mains. — All cities in this state of the third class and cities with special charter containing three thousand inhabitants and less than thirty thousand inhabitants are authorized and empowered to enact ordinances to pay the cost of laying and extending water main pipes by said cities by levying a special assessment, as herein provided, on the lots and tracts of land fronting or abutting on either side of the street, avenue or alley along the distance so improved in proportion to the front foot, whenever a majority of the resident owners of the property liable to taxation therefor and who shall own a majority of the front feet owned by residents of the city abutting on the street or alley along which the improvement is to be made shall petition the city council or other legislative body for such improvement, or whenever such body in its discretion, shall deem extension of water mains necessary for sanitary or other purposes conducive to the public welfare.

(RSMo 1939 § 7525) Prior revision: 1929 § 7371
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 381.400 — MO Code / Chapter 381 / Section 381.400
381.400 Definitions.
Status: in_force

381.400. Definitions. — 1. As used in this section and sections 381.403 and 381.405 , the following terms mean:

(1) "Construction completion guaranty" , an agreement wherein a person guarantees or warrants that the improvements which are the subject of the guaranty will be completed or that the funds deposited under the guaranty are sufficient to complete such improvements;

(2) "Construction deposit guaranty" , an agreement wherein a person agrees to accept funds from a mortgage lender, owner or purchaser of real estate or agrees to assure the proper application of funds already paid to a third party to pay for the cost of construction of improvements on such real estate, for disbursement to parties furnishing labor or material for the construction of such improvement and wherein the person guarantees to the party depositing the funds against loss from misapplication of the funds or inability to obtain a refund of the funds when such party is entitled to a refund thereof;

(3) "Construction escrow agreement" , an agreement wherein a person agrees to accept from a mortgage lender, owner or purchaser of real estate funds to pay for the cost of construction of improvements on such real estate, for disbursement to the owner, general contractor, or parties furnishing labor or material for the construction of such improvement, but which does not contain any guarantee to the party depositing the funds against loss from misapplication of the funds or inability to obtain a refund of the funds. The issuance of title insurance against mechanics' liens does not constitute a construction deposit guaranty or construction completion guaranty;

(4) "Insured closing letter" , a statement issued by a title insurance company to a party to a real estate transaction, acknowledging that the title insurance agency or agent closing a transaction in connection with which the title insurance company's policy is being issued, is a duly licensed and authorized agency or agent of the title insurance company, that the performance of settlement services by such agency or agent is within the scope of its authority as agency or agent for the title insurance company, and promising to be responsible for the misapplication of funds or documents by the agency or agent or its failure to follow written instructions in connection with the closing;

(5) "Licensee" , a title insurance company organized under the laws of this state or operating under a certificate of authority in this state, or a title insurance agency or agent licensed by the director.

(L. 1993 S.B. 18 § 381.143 subsec. 1)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 548.031 — MO Code / Chapter 548 / Section 548.031
548.031 Form of demand.
Status: in_force

548.031. Form of demand. — No demand for the extradition of a person charged with crime in another state shall be recognized by the governor unless in writing alleging, except in cases arising under section 548.061 , that the accused was present in the demanding state at the time of the commission of the alleged crime, and that thereafter he fled from the state, and accompanied by a copy of an indictment found or by information supported by affidavit made before an associate circuit judge there, together with a copy of any warrant which was issued thereupon, or by a copy of a judgment of conviction or of a sentence imposed in execution thereof, together with a statement by the executive authority of the demanding state that the person claimed has escaped from confinement or has broken the terms of his bail, probation or parole. The indictment, information or affidavit made before the associate circuit judge must substantially charge the person demanded with having committed a crime under the law of that state; and the copy of indictment, information, affidavit, judgment of conviction or sentence must be authenticated by the executive authority making the demand.

(L. 1953 p. 425 § 3) (1953) Where requisition was accompanied by affidavit as required by 18 U.S.C.A. § 3182, it was sufficient even though not accompanied by indictment or information. Hayes v. O'Connell (A.), 263 S.W.2d 66. (1954) Failure of foreign state's demand to allege that accused was in the foreign state at time alleged crime was committed or that he fled therefrom held not to invalidate rendition warrant in view of federal constitution and statutes. 18 U.S.C.A. § 3182. Ex parte Arrington (Mo.), 270 S.W.2d 39. (1957) Before governor may honor requisition of another state, these facts must appear; (1) that the person sought is demanded as a fugitive from justice; (2) that the demanding governor has produced a copy of an indictment charging person sought with a crime; and (3) that such copy has been certified as authentic. Hagel v. Hendrix (A.), 302 S.W.2d 323. (1994) Governor's role in evaluating extradition requests and issuing arrest warrants is judicial in nature and duties of extradition officer for governor are quasi-judicial in nature, therefore, both governor and extradition officer are entitled to absolute immunity from suit. White v. Armontrout, 29 F.3d 357 (8th Cir.).
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.255 — MO Code / Chapter 115 / Section 115.255
115.255 Electronic voting machines used, paper ballots permitted, when.
Status: in_force

115.255. Electronic voting machines used, paper ballots permitted, when. — The use of separate paper ballots for questions and candidates in polling places shall not be prohibited where electronic voting machines are used.

(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 8.315, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1136)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 49.140 — MO Code / Chapter 49 / Section 49.140
49.140 County commissioners prohibited from doing certain things.
Status: in_force

49.140. County commissioners prohibited from doing certain things. — No county commissioner shall, directly or indirectly, become a party to any contract to which the county is a party, or act as a road or bridge commissioner, either general or special, or keeper of any poor person.

(RSMo 1939 § 2491, A.L. 1959 S.B. 65, A.L. 1983 S.B. 219) Prior revisions: 1929 § 2089; 1919 § 2585; 1909 § 4092 Effective 1-01-85 CROSS REFERENCE: Member of county commission not to act as sales agent, 229.090
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 209.260 — MO Code / Chapter 209 / Section 209.260
209.260 Telecommunications companies responsibility for quality of services, ...
Status: in_force

209.260. Telecommunications companies responsibility for quality of services, individuals with disabilities. — Telecommunications companies shall ensure, if readily achievable as defined by federal law 42 U.S.C.A. section 12181(9), that high quality existing and new telecommunications services are available, accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities, unless making the services available, accessible or usable would result in an undue burden, including unreasonable costs or technical infeasibility, or would have an adverse competitive effect.

(L. 1996 S.B. 525 § 1)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 30.286 — MO Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30.286
30.286 Authority to enter into agreements for certain services.
Status: in_force

30.286. Authority to enter into agreements for certain services. — In addition to the other powers authorized in this chapter, the state treasurer may enter into one or more agreements with one or more vendors, banking institutions, agents, consulting firms, or not-for-profit private businesses for the provisions of services relating to the state treasurer's duties as described in this chapter and the Missouri Constitution, including but not limited to collateral tracking and management, custodial banking and other banking services, securities lending, investment advisory services, and other general consulting services as required for a period of years. Such businesses shall be required to demonstrate their ability to manage confidential information, to purchase fidelity bonds on the employees of such businesses, purchase other bonds and insurance as needed for the services provided, and to certify adequately the accuracy of reports required from time to time.

(L. 2005 S.B. 270) Effective 5-13-05
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 59.180 — MO Code / Chapter 59 / Section 59.180
59.180 County commission to provide office and supplies.
Status: in_force

59.180. County commission to provide office and supplies. — It shall be the duty of the county commission to furnish a suitable room in which the office shall be kept, and to furnish all fuel, books, stationery, and supplies required in and about the office, and all deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, and other instruments affecting real property situated in range thirty-three, or fixtures attached or to be attached thereto, shall be recorded in a well-bound book or books, to be kept at the office in Kansas City.

(RSMo 1939 § 15663, A.L. 1965 p. 170, A.L. 1969 H.B. 677)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 376.1088 — MO Code / Chapter 376 / Section 376.1088
376.1088 Notice to policyholder of administrator, contents, required — disclosure of ...
Status: in_force

376.1088. Notice to policyholder of administrator, contents, required — disclosure of receipts to insurer. — 1. When the services of an administrator are used, the administrator shall provide a written notice to, and approved by, the insurer to covered individuals advising them of the identity of, and relationship among, the administrator, the policyholder and any insurer.

2. When an administrator collects funds, the reason for collection of each item shall be identified to the insured party and each item shall be shown separately from any premium. Additional charges may not be made for services to the extent the services have been paid for by the insurer.

3. The administrator shall disclose to the insurer all charges, fees and commissions received from all services in connection with the provision of administrative services for the insurer, including any fees or commissions paid by insurers providing reinsurance, stop loss coverage, or other form of insured benefit.

(L. 1993 H.B. 709 § 49)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 77.610 — MO Code / Chapter 77 / Section 77.610
77.610 Shall give bond on appeal.
Status: in_force

77.610. Shall give bond on appeal. — Such city, in taking an appeal or prosecuting a writ of error in any judicial proceeding, shall give bonds as required by law; but it is hereby released from the obligation of law to furnish security therefor. All such bonds shall be executed by the mayor or chief magistrate of such city, and shall be taken in all courts of this state as full compliance with the law in such cases; and all laws and parts of laws inconsistent with this provision are hereby repealed.

(RSMo 1939 § 7017) Prior revisions: 1929 § 6871; 1919 § 8353; 1909 § 9280
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 443.230 — MO Code / Chapter 443 / Section 443.230
443.230 Judgment on constructive notice.
Status: in_force

443.230. Judgment on constructive notice. — When the mortgagor or debtor is not summoned, but notified by publication, and has not appeared, the judgment, if for the plaintiff, shall be that he recover the debt and damages, or damages, found to be due, and costs, to be levied of the mortgaged property or collateral, describing it as in the mortgage or security agreement.

(RSMo 1939 § 3457, A.L. 1965 p. 114) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3070; 1919 § 2229; 1909 § 2836
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 46.063 — MO Code / Chapter 46 / Section 46.063
46.063 Callaway.
Status: in_force

46.063. Callaway. — Beginning at a point in the middle of the main channel of the Missouri River, where a prolongation south of the range line between ranges six and seven, west, would intersect the same; thence north with said range line to the northeast corner of township forty-nine, range seven, west; thence west with the township line between townships forty-nine and fifty to the main fork of Cedar Creek; thence down said creek, in the middle of the main channel thereof, to its southern intersection with the range line between ranges eleven and twelve; thence south with said range line to the middle of the main channel of the Missouri River; thence down said river, in the middle of the main channel thereof, to the place of beginning.

(RSMo 1939 § 13556) Prior revisions: 1929 § 11897; 1919 § 9299; 1909 § 3516
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 55.305 — MO Code / Chapter 55 / Section 55.305
55.305 Audit of county investment programs required (second class counties).
Status: in_force

55.305. Audit of county investment programs required (second class counties). — In addition to all other duties imposed upon the county auditor in all counties of the second class, he shall audit all investment programs of the county and shall audit all special road districts within the county, and shall, upon completion thereof, report the findings of such audits to the county commission and state auditor.

(L. 1977 S.B. 122 & 289 § 2, A.L. 1987 S.B. 65, et al.) Effective 1-01-88
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.301 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.301
227.301 SGM Patrick R. Hurley Memorial Highway designated for a portion of State ...
Status: in_force

227.301. SGM Patrick R. Hurley Memorial Highway designated for a portion of State Highway U in Washington County. — The portion of State Highway U from the intersection of State Highway M to the intersection of Province Road in Washington County shall be designated the "SGM Patrick R. Hurley 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. 2014 H.B. 1866)