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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 260.530 — MO Code / Chapter 260 / Section 260.530
260.530 Cleanup costs, liability — failure to comply, damages, exceptions — records ...
Status: in_force

260.530. Cleanup costs, liability — failure to comply, damages, exceptions — records of expense to be kept. — 1. Any person having control over a hazardous substance shall be strictly liable to the state of Missouri for the reasonable cleanup costs incurred by the state as a result of the failure of such person to clean up a hazardous substance involved in a hazardous substance emergency in accordance with the requirements of sections 260.500 to 260.550 and rules promulgated by the department pursuant thereto. If such failure is willful, the person shall, in addition, be liable for punitive damages not to exceed triple the cleanup costs incurred by the state. Prompt and good faith notification to the director by the person having control over a hazardous substance that such person does not have the resources or managerial capability to begin or continue cleanup activities, or a good faith effort to clean up, relieves the person of liability for punitive damages, but not for actual cleanup costs. The director shall keep a record of all expenses incurred in carrying out any project or activity authorized by sections 260.500 to 260.550 .

2. A person otherwise liable under the provisions of sections 260.500 to 260.550 is not liable if he demonstrates that the hazardous substance emergency occurred as the result of an act of God, an act of war, an act of the state of Missouri or the United States or solely the act of a third party. For the purposes of sections 260.500 to 260.550 , no employee, agent of, or independent contractor employed by a person otherwise liable shall be considered a third party.

(L. 1983 H.B. 528) Effective 6-27-83 (1994) Missouri hazardous substance emergency statute does not create a private cause of action. Purchaser of land had no cause of action against vendor for recovery of costs of cleanup. Only state has cause of action for clean-up costs under statute. Yellow Freight System, Inc. v. ACF Industries, Inc. 882 S.W.2d 225 (Mo. App. E.D.).
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 510.280 — MO Code / Chapter 510 / Section 510.280
510.280 Motion for directed verdict.
Status: in_force

510.280. Motion for directed verdict. — The demurrer to the evidence and the request for peremptory instructions are abolished and in lieu thereof a party may make a motion for a directed verdict. A party who moves for a directed verdict at the close of the evidence offered by an opponent may offer evidence in the event that the motion is not granted, without having reserved the right so to do and to the same extent as if the motion had not been made. A motion for a directed verdict which is not granted is not a waiver of trial by jury even though all parties to the action have moved for directed verdicts. Upon motion for directed verdict by a party opposing a claim the court, whether so requested or not, may dismiss the claim without prejudice if justice so requires.

(L. 1943 p. 353 § 112)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 511.570 — MO Code / Chapter 511 / Section 511.570
511.570 Satisfaction of judgment.
Status: in_force

511.570. Satisfaction of judgment. — When any judgment or decree is satisfied otherwise than by execution, the party in whose favor the same was rendered shall, immediately thereafter, enter an acknowledgment of satisfaction thereof in the court where the same was obtained, or before the clerk of such court in vacation.

(RSMo 1939 § 1286) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1121; 1919 § 1572; 1909 § 2141
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 206.080 — MO Code / Chapter 206 / Section 206.080
206.080 Results of election to be entered in county records.
Status: in_force

206.080. Results of election to be entered in county records. — The county commissioners shall cause the order determining and declaring results of the election to be entered upon the records of the commission and a certified copy thereof shall be filed with the county clerk of each other county in which the proposed district lies who shall cause the same to be spread upon the records of the county commission. If the order shows that the majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor thereof, the order shall declare the district organized.

(L. 1961 p. 524 § 9, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 267.580 — MO Code / Chapter 267 / Section 267.580
267.580 Permits, requests for contents, duration.
Status: in_force

267.580. Permits, requests for contents, duration. — 1. Requests for permits shall be directed to the state veterinarian and shall set forth the following information: The names and addresses of the consignor and consignee, number and kind of animals, origin of shipment, proposed date of shipment, proposed destination, approximate date of arrival, intended purpose of shipment, and method of transportation.

2. All animals entering the state under permit shall be consigned to an individual who is a resident of the state or to a legal entity authorized by law to do business within the state.

3. All permits shall be void fifteen days after date of issuance or a lesser period of time when so designated by the state veterinarian.

(L. 1959 H.B. 501 § 5)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 416.525 — MO Code / Chapter 416 / Section 416.525
416.525 Notice of service of process, form.
Status: in_force

416.525. Notice of service of process, form. — The notification provided for in section 416.520 shall be substantially in the following form, to wit:

(L. 1959 H.B. 255 § 24)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 307.075 — MO Code / Chapter 307 / Section 307.075
307.075 Taillamps, reflectors — violations, penalty.
Status: in_force

307.075. Taillamps, reflectors — violations, penalty. — 1. Every motor vehicle and every motor-drawn vehicle shall be equipped with at least two rear lamps, not less than fifteen inches or more than seventy-two inches above the ground upon which the vehicle stands, which when lighted will exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear. Either such rear lamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration marker and render it clearly legible from a distance of fifty feet to the rear. When the rear registration marker is illuminated by an electric lamp other than the required rear lamps, all such lamps shall be turned on or off only by the same control switch at all times.

2. Every motorcycle registered in this state, when operated on a highway, shall also carry at the rear, either as part of the rear lamp or separately, at least one approved red reflector, which shall be of such size and characteristics and so maintained as to be visible during the times when lighted lamps are required from all distances within three hundred feet to fifty feet from such vehicle when directly in front of a motor vehicle displaying lawful undimmed headlamps. A motorcycle may be equipped with a means of varying the brightness of the vehicle's brake light for a duration of not more than five seconds upon application of the vehicle's brakes.

3. Every new passenger car, new commercial motor vehicle, motor-drawn vehicle and omnibus with a capacity of more than six passengers registered in this state after January 1, 1966, when operated on a highway, shall also carry at the rear at least two approved red reflectors, at least one at each side, so designed, mounted on the vehicle and maintained as to be visible during the times when lighted lamps are required from all distances within five hundred to fifty feet from such vehicle when directly in front of a motor vehicle displaying lawful undimmed headlamps. Every such reflector shall meet the requirements of this chapter and shall be mounted upon the vehicle at a height not to exceed sixty inches nor less than fifteen inches above the surface upon which the vehicle stands.

4. Any person who knowingly operates a motor vehicle without the lamps required in this section in operable condition is guilty of an infraction.

(L. 1941 p. 438 § 8386q, A.L. 1965 p. 494, A.L. 1976 H.B. 1514, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1047, A.L. 2013 H.B. 715 merged with S.B. 282) (1967) Subject to the exception stated in the first paragraph of section 304.450, RSMo, the lighting requirements imposed by sections 304.310 and 304.380, RSMo, are applicable to a vehicle parked at the curb on a city street. Walker v. Massey (A.), 417 S.W.2d 14.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 375.003 — MO Code / Chapter 375 / Section 375.003
375.003 Notice of cancellation, how given — reinstatement, when.
Status: in_force

375.003. Notice of cancellation, how given — reinstatement, when. — 1. Except as provided in subsection 2 of this section, no notice of cancellation of a policy to which section 375.002 applies shall be effective unless mailed or delivered by the insurer to the named insured at least thirty days prior to the effective date of cancellation.

2. Where cancellation is for nonpayment of premium at least ten days' notice of cancellation shall be given and such notice shall contain the following notice or notice substantially similar in bold conspicuous type: "THIS POLICY IS CANCELLED EFFECTIVE AT THE DATE AND TIME INDICATED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS IS THE FINAL NOTICE OF CANCELLATION WE WILL SEND PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND TIME OF CANCELLATION INDICATED IN THIS NOTICE.".

3. The notice shall state the insurer's actual reason for proposing the action, the statement of reason to be sufficiently clear and specific so that a person of average intelligence can identify the basis for the insurer's decision without further inquiry. Generalized terms such as "personal habits", "living conditions", or "poor morals" shall not suffice to meet the requirements of this subsection. The notice shall also state that the insured may be eligible for insurance through the Missouri basic property insurance inspection and placement program.

4. Issuance of a notice of cancellation under subsection 1 or 2 of this section constitutes a present and unequivocal act of cancellation of the policy.

5. An insurer may reinstate a policy cancelled under subsection 1 or 2 of this section at any time after the notice of cancellation is issued if the reason for the cancellation is remedied. An insurer may send communications to the insured, including but not limited to billing notices for past due premium, offers to reinstate the policy if past due premium is paid, notices confirming cancellation of the policy, or billing notices for payment of earned but unpaid premium. The fact that a policy may be so reinstated or any such communication may be made does not invalidate or void any cancellation effectuated under subsection 1 or 2 of this section or defeat the present and unequivocal nature of acts of cancellation as described under subsection 4 of this section.

6. This section shall not apply to nonrenewal.

(L. 1977 S.B. 300 § 3, A.L. 2014 S.B. 691)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 486.770 — MO Code / Chapter 486 / Section 486.770
486.770 Notarized document sent out of state or country, form — certificate of ...
Status: in_force

486.770. Notarized document sent out of state or country, form — certificate of authority form — apostille form, fee. — 1. On a notarized document sent to another state or nation, evidence of the authenticity of the official seal and signature of a notary commissioned pursuant to this chapter, if required, shall be in the form of:

(1) A certificate of authority from the secretary, authenticated as necessary by additional certificates from United States or foreign government agencies; or

(2) In the case of a notarized document to be used in a nation that has signed and ratified the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents of October 5, 1961, an apostille from the secretary or other federally designated official in the form prescribed by the Convention and described in subsection 3 of this section, with no additional authenticating certificates required.

2. A certificate of authority evidencing the authenticity of the official seal and signature of a notary commissioned pursuant to this chapter shall be substantially in the following form:

3. An apostille prescribed by the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents of October 5, 1961, shall be in the form of a square with sides at least nine centimeters long and contain exactly the following wording:

4. The secretary may charge a fee as set forth in section 28.160 for issuing a certificate of authority or an apostille.

(L. 2020 H.B. 1655)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 253.147 — MO Code / Chapter 253 / Section 253.147
253.147 Maintenance, repair, and construction report to general assembly, contents.
Status: in_force

253.147. Maintenance, repair, and construction report to general assembly, contents. — The department of natural resources shall submit a report to the general assembly on or before January 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, regarding maintenance, repair, and construction at state parks and historic sites. The report shall include the following:

(1) The total cost of all maintenance, repair, and construction projects completed in the prior fiscal year;

(2) For each project for which the total cost exceeded the state competitive bid minimum referenced in section 34.040 , a list of all such projects, the total cost of all such projects, and the amount and source of funding for each such project;

(3) For each project for which the total cost was less than the state competitive bid minimum referenced in section 34.040 , the total cost of all such projects and aggregate total costs by category;

(4) A list of planned maintenance, repair, and construction projects the department expects will exceed the state competitive bid minimum referenced in section 34.040 for the upcoming fiscal year;

(5) The current status of each project that was planned but not completed in the previous fiscal year;

(6) The amount of revenue generated by, and the operating expenditures of, each state park and historic site averaged over the two previous fiscal years; and

(7) The total amount of revenue generated by all state parks and historic sites averaged over the two previous fiscal years.

(L. 2018 S.B. 659)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.550 — MO Code / Chapter 537 / Section 537.550
537.550 Limitation on liability for injury or death at fairs or festivals — signs ...
Status: in_force

537.550. Limitation on liability for injury or death at fairs or festivals — signs to be posted, content. — 1. No county, city or village with ten thousand or fewer inhabitants that organizes, sponsors, or conducts any fair, festival, or similar gathering shall be liable, except as provided in sections 537.600 to 537.650 , for an injury or death of any person attending the event, and no person attending the event shall make any claim against, or recover from, any such county, city or village for injury, loss, damage, or death of the person attending the event.

2. Each county, city or village governed by this section shall post and maintain signs which contain the warning notice specified in this section. The signs shall be placed in a clearly visible location at major entrances to the event and throughout the event location as determined by the governing authority of the county, city or village. The signs described in this section shall be in black letters on a white background with each letter to be a minimum of one inch in height and contain substantially the following warning notice:

WARNING Under Missouri law, (enter county, city or village name) is not liable for an injury to or the death of any person resulting from the inherent risks of participating in or observing any activities at this event pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri.

(L. 2004 H.B. 795, et al).
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 300.285 — MO Code / Chapter 300 / Section 300.285
300.285 Emerging from alley, driveway or building.
Status: in_force

300.285. Emerging from alley, driveway or building. — The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or driveway, and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian as may be necessary to avoid collision, and upon entering the roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on said roadway.

(L. 1965 p. 445 § 58)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 506.300 — MO Code / Chapter 506 / Section 506.300
506.300 Continuance to be granted, when.
Status: in_force

506.300. Continuance to be granted, when. — The court in which such action is pending shall grant such continuance to a nonresident defendant as may be proper to afford him reasonable opportunity to defend such action.

(L. 1941 p. 435 § 12)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 443.185 — MO Code / Chapter 443 / Section 443.185
443.185 Releases of mortgages or deeds of trust defective — deemed valid, when.
Status: in_force

443.185. Releases of mortgages or deeds of trust defective — deemed valid, when. — Any and all releases of mortgages and deeds of trust on lands in this state, securing the payment of any debt or obligation, which have been recorded in the office of the recorder of deeds in the county in which such land is located for ten years or more, and which purport to release any such mortgage or deed of trust and the debt or obligation secured thereby, and which purport to have been executed by the mortgagee or cestui que trust of such mortgage or deed of trust, or by his agent or attorney, or by any assignee, or his agent or attorney, or by the executor or administrator of any deceased mortgagee or cestui que trust, or of any deceased assignee, or by any person acting for a corporation which is either the mortgagee or the cestui que trust, or the assignee, of said mortgage or deed of trust, shall be deemed to be valid, and the lien of such mortgage or deed of trust shall be deemed to be cancelled and discharged, notwithstanding any defect in the execution, acknowledgment, certificate of acknowledgment, recording or certificate of recording of the same; except that this section shall not apply to any mortgage or deed of trust unless the debt or obligation secured thereby has been due and payable for at least ten years. Any person desiring to assert any right or claim which would be barred by this section may do so by bringing an appropriate action to establish such right or claim, at any time within two years after the passage of this section, but not thereafter.

(L. 1951 p. 746)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.040 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.040
473.040 Notice where there are no known heirs.
Status: in_force

473.040. Notice where there are no known heirs. — When an intestate has left no known heirs, the clerk shall also publish a notice, once a week for six consecutive weeks in at least two newspapers, published in the places designated by the court, containing the name of the intestate, a description of his person, the time and place of his death, the place of his nativity, if known, and the appraised amount of his estate.

(RSMo 1939 § 80, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 39) Prior revisions: 1929 § 80; 1919 § 79; 1909 § 87
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 236.410 — MO Code / Chapter 236 / Section 236.410
236.410 Council established — members, terms, qualifications, officers — meetings — ...
Status: in_force

*236.410. Council established — members, terms, qualifications, officers — meetings — quorum — compensation — report. — 1. There is hereby created a "Dam and Reservoir Safety Council", whose domicile for the purposes of sections 236.400 to 236.500 shall be the department of natural resources of the state of Missouri, for the regulation of dam and reservoir safety. The council shall consist of seven members, no more than four of whom shall be members of the same political party, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.

2. The members of the council shall have a background of academic training or professional experience directly related to the design of dams and reservoirs. At least two members of the council shall be professional engineers registered in the state of Missouri, one of whom shall represent the general public; at least one member shall be an engineering geologist; at least one member, in addition to the professional engineer, shall be a representative of the general public; two members shall be from industry, one of whom shall be earthmoving contractors; and one member shall be the owner of a dam or reservoir. Of the seven members, three shall be from each of the three United States congressional districts in this state with the highest number of dams. The members shall serve for a term of two years; except, of the first appointments three shall be appointed for one year. The governor shall fill any vacancy on the council and may remove any appointed member for cause. The council shall annually elect a chairman and vice chairman from among its members. The council shall meet regularly but not less than quarterly. Special meetings and hearings may be called upon delivery of written notice to each member of the council signed by the director, the chief engineer, the council chairman or four of the council members. Four members of the council shall constitute a quorum to transact the business of the council. The council shall decide all questions by a majority vote of those present and constituting a quorum. The members of this council shall not receive any compensations other than for actual travel and subsistence when acting officially as members of the council. The council shall prepare and present an annual report to the general assembly by December thirty-first of each year.

(L. 1979 H.B. 603 § 3, A.L. 1992 H.B. 1634, A.L. 2013 H.B. 28 merged with H.B. 650) Effective 8-28-13 (H.B. 28); 10-11-13 (H.B. 650) *H.B. 650 effective 10-11-13, see § 21.250. H.B. 650 was vetoed July 12, 2013. The veto was overridden on September 11, 2013.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 18.065 — MO Code / Chapter 18 / Section 18.065
18.065 Southern states energy board members, appointment, expenses.
Status: in_force

18.065. Southern states energy board members, appointment, expenses. — The three members of the southern states energy board from the state of Missouri shall be the governor or his designee, one member of the senate appointed by the president pro tem of the senate, and one member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. Any necessary expenses associated therewith shall be paid out of the funds appropriated to the respective appointing authority.

(L. 1995 H.B. 574)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.1212 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.1212
67.1212 Election to establish military airport zoning, ballot form.
Status: in_force

67.1212. Election to establish military airport zoning, ballot form. — 1. Before the county commission shall adopt any plan or create any township airport zoning commission provided for in sections 67.1200 to 67.1222 , it shall order the question as to whether or not the county commission shall adopt military airport zoning, to be submitted to the voters of the township in which an airport hazard area exists.

2. The question shall be submitted in substantially the following form:

If a majority of the votes cast on the question are in favor of the adoption of zoning, the county commission shall then proceed as provided in sections 67.1200 to 67.1222 .

(L. 1992 H.B. 1434 & 1490 § 16)