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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 210.826 — MO Code / Chapter 210 / Section 210.826
210.826 Determination of father and child relationship, who may bring action, when ...
Status: in_force

210.826. Determination of father and child relationship, who may bring action, when action may be brought. — 1. A child, his natural mother, a man presumed to be his father under subsection 1 of section 210.822 , a man alleging himself to be a father, any person having physical or legal custody of a child for a period of more than sixty days or the family support division may bring an action at any time for the purpose of declaring the existence or nonexistence of the father and child relationship presumed under subsection 1 of section 210.822 .

2. An action to determine the existence of the father and child relationship with respect to a child who has no presumed father under section 210.822 may be brought by the child, the mother or the person who has legal custody of the child, any person having physical or legal custody of a child for a period of more than sixty days, the family support division, the personal representative or a parent of the mother if the mother has died, a man alleging himself to be the father, or the personal representative or a parent of the alleged father if the alleged father has died or is a minor.

3. Regardless of its terms, an agreement, other than an agreement approved by the court in accordance with subsection 2 of section 210.838 , between an alleged or presumed father and the mother or child, does not bar an action under this section.

4. If an action under this section is brought before the birth of the child, all proceedings shall be stayed until after the birth, except service of process and the taking of depositions to perpetuate testimony.

5. In an action to determine the existence of the father and child relationship under this section, a notification form, as specified in this subsection, shall be attached to the delivery of the petition through service of process. The notification form shall prominently state in boldface type as follows: "Important Notice. If you do not respond to this action, a judgment of paternity may be entered against you and you may be ordered to pay child support, medical support, or reimburse someone for support previously provided for the child. You have the right to contest that you are the father of the named child and you have the right to request genetic testing to prove whether or not you are the father.".

(L. 1987 S.B. 328 § 6, A.L. 1993 S.B. 253, A.L. 1998 S.B. 910, A.L. 2009 S.B. 141)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 192.2455 — MO Code / Chapter 192 / Section 192.2455
192.2455 Recipient unable to give consent, procedure, remedy.
Status: in_force

192.2455. Recipient unable to give consent, procedure, remedy. — When an eligible adult facing the likelihood of serious physical harm and in need of protective services is unable to give consent because of incapacity or legal disability and the guardian of the eligible adult refuses to provide the necessary services or allow the provision of such services, the director shall inform the court having supervisory jurisdiction over the guardian of the facts showing that the eligible adult faces the likelihood of serious physical harm and is in need of protective services and that the guardian refuses to provide the necessary services or allow the provision of such services under the provisions of sections 192.2400 to 192.2470 . Upon receipt of such information, the court may take such action as it deems necessary and proper to insure that the eligible adult is able to meet his essential human needs.

(L. 1980 S.B. 576 § 7, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1299 Revision § 192.1096 merged with S.B. 491 § 197.1022) Effective 8-28-14 (H.B. 1299 Revision); 1-01-17 (S.B. 491) Transferred 2014; formerly 660.280
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 316.210 — MO Code / Chapter 316 / Section 316.210
316.210 Amusement ride operation, qualifications — inspection, insurance, bond, permit.
Status: in_force

316.210. Amusement ride operation, qualifications — inspection, insurance, bond, permit. — 1. A person shall not operate an amusement ride unless the owner:

(1) Has the amusement ride inspected at least once annually by a qualified inspector, whom the owner or an insurer has provided to perform such inspection, and obtains from such qualified inspector written documentation that the inspection has been made and that the amusement ride meets nationally recognized inspection standards and is covered by the insurance required by subdivision (2) of this subsection;

(2) Has:

(a) An insurance policy currently in force written by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state in an amount of not less than one million dollars per occurrence; or

(b) A bond in the same amount as such person's policy from paragraph (a) of this subdivision, provided that the aggregate liability of the surety under such bond shall not exceed the face amount of the bond; or

(c) Cash or other surety acceptable to the department;

(3) Files with the department the inspection report and certificate of insurance verifying the policy required by this section or a photocopy of such documentation or certificate; and

(4) Has been issued a state operating permit by the department and affixed such permit to the designated amusement ride. Such permit fee shall not exceed actual administrative costs.

2. The inspection required pursuant to subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of this section shall be conducted at a minimum to meet the manufacturer's or engineer's specifications and to follow the applicable national standards.

3. The department or designee may conduct a spot inspection of any amusement ride without notice at any time while such amusement ride is operating or will be operating in this state. The department may order temporary suspension of an operating permit if it has been determined after a spot inspection to be hazardous or unsafe. Operation of such amusement ride shall not resume until the hazardous or unsafe condition has been corrected and subjected to reinspection by the department for an inspection fee established by rule.

4. All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited to the credit of the elevator safety fund created pursuant to section 701.377 .

(L. 2000 H.B. 1434, A.L. 2004 H.B. 1403) Effective 1-01-05
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 184.376 — MO Code / Chapter 184 / Section 184.376
184.376 Refunding bonds authorized.
Status: in_force

184.376. Refunding bonds authorized. — For the purpose of refunding, extending or unifying the whole or any part of its valid bonded indebtedness the district may issue refunding bonds not exceeding in amount of the principal of the outstanding indebtedness to be refunded and the accrued interest to the date of such refunding bonds. The board shall provide for the payment of interest and principal of such refunding bonds in the same manner as was provided for the payment of interest and principal of the bonds refunded.

(L. 1969 3d Ex. Sess. H.B. 23 § 14)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 429.310 — MO Code / Chapter 429 / Section 429.310
429.310 Time suits deemed commenced.
Status: in_force

429.310. Time suits deemed commenced. — Any answer, or other pleading, or motion, or entry of appearance followed by pleading in due course, filed or made in any such equitable action by any mechanic's lien claimant, within six months after the preliminary statement for the lien of such claimant has been filed in the proper office therefor, as required by law, or, when filed, or made, at the time required by law on a summons in such equitable action, issued before or within such six-months' period within which suits on mechanics' liens including this equitable action are required to be commenced, provided such equitable action is still pending, shall be deemed a commencement of an action by such mechanic's lien claimant.

(RSMo 1939 § 3577, A.L. 1959 S.B. 257 & 295) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3187; 1919 § 7247 (1956) Where subcontractor, after filing notice of lien and statement and obtaining judgment against property owners, filed his answer and cross petition in equitable action brought against general contractor and others, all within 90 days after notice filed, he was entitled to lien although his amended answer was not filed within 90 days. Dierks & Sons Lbr. Co. v. McSorley (A.), 289 S.W.2d 164. (1964) In suit in equity to enforce mechanic's lien where another lien claimant filed application asking for order joining claimant as party defendant and filed no further pleading, application was not timely commencement of action as required by sections 429.170 and 429.310 to preserve claimant's lien. Truog v. Elbel Construction Co. (A.), 374 S.W.2d 612.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 351.335 — MO Code / Chapter 351 / Section 351.335
351.335 Board meetings, where and how held.
Status: in_force

351.335. Board meetings, where and how held. — Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation, (1) meetings of the board of directors or of any committee designated by the board of directors may be held at any place either within or without this state, and (2) members of the board of directors or of any committee designated by the board of directors may participate in a meeting of the board or committee by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment whereby all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting in this manner shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

(RSMo 1939 § 5033, A.L. 1943 p. 410 § 41, A.L. 1975 S.B. 14) Prior revisions: 1929 § 4558; 1919 § 9752; 1909 § 2992
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 491.450 — MO Code / Chapter 491 / Section 491.450
491.450 Short title.
Status: in_force

491.450. Short title. — This law may be cited as the "Uniform Law to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Within or Without a State in Criminal Proceedings".

(L. 1959 H.B. 295 § 1)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 544.671 — MO Code / Chapter 544 / Section 544.671
544.671 Certain defendants not entitled to bail for certain offenses.
Status: in_force

544.671. Certain defendants not entitled to bail for certain offenses. — Notwithstanding any supreme court rule or judicial ruling to the contrary, no defendant under a sentence of death or imprisonment in the penitentiary for life, or any sentence of imprisonment for a violation of section 579.065 * , 565.021 , or 565.050 , section 566.030 , 566.032 , 566.040 , 566.060 , 566.062 , 566.070 , or 566.100 , and no defendant who has pled guilty to or been found guilty of any felony sexual offense under chapter 566 , where the victim was less than seventeen years of age at the time the crime was committed, any sexual offense under chapter 568 , where the victim was less than seventeen years of age at the time the crime was committed, or any pornographic offense involving a minor as set forth in sections 573.023 , 573.025 , 573.035 , and 573.037 , and any felony violation of section 573.040 , shall be entitled to bail pending appeal after June 29, 1994. Pursuant to the prerogative of the general assembly to declare the public policy of this state in matters regarding criminal liability of persons and to enact laws relating to judicial procedure, the general assembly declares that subsequent to June 29, 1994, no person shall be entitled to bail or continuation of bail pursuant to section 547.170 if that person is under a sentence of death or imprisonment in the penitentiary for life, or any sentence of imprisonment for a violation of section 579.065 * , 565.021 , or 565.050 , section 566.030 , 566.032 , 566.040 , 566.060 , 566.062 , 566.070 , or 566.100 , and no defendant who has pled guilty to or been found guilty of any felony sexual offense under chapter 566 , where the victim was less than seventeen years of age at the time the crime was committed, any sexual offense under chapter 568 , where the victim was less than seventeen years of age at the time the crime was committed, or any pornographic offense involving a minor as set forth in sections 573.023 , 573.025 , 573.035 , and 573.037 , and any felony violation of section 573.040 .

(L. 1994 S.B. 763 § 2, A.L. 2006 H.B. 1698, et al.) Effective 6-05-06 *Section 195.222 was transferred to section 579.065 by S.B. 491, 2014, effective 1-01-17.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 644.011 — MO Code / Chapter 644 / Section 644.011
644.011 Statement of policy.
Status: in_force

644.011. Statement of policy. — Whereas the pollution of the waters of this state constitutes a menace to public health and welfare, creates a public nuisance, is harmful to wildlife, fish and aquatic life and impairs domestic, agricultural, industrial, recreational and other legitimate uses of water, and whereas the problem of water pollution in this state is closely related to the problem of water pollution in adjoining states, and whereas this state must possess the authority required of states in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, if it is to retain control of its water pollution control programs, it is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state to conserve the waters of the state and to protect, maintain, and improve the quality thereof for public water supplies and for domestic, agricultural, industrial, recreational and other legitimate beneficial uses and for the propagation of wildlife, fish and aquatic life; to provide that no waste be discharged into any waters of the state without first receiving the necessary treatment or other corrective action to protect the legitimate beneficial uses of such waters and meet the requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended; to provide for the prevention, abatement and control of new or existing water pollution; and to cooperate with other agencies of the state, agencies of other states, the federal government and any other persons in carrying out these objectives. It is also the policy of this state to strive to meet these objectives while maintaining maximum employment and full industrial development of the state. The commission shall seek the accomplishment of these objectives through the prevention, abatement, and control of water pollution by all practical and economically feasible methods.

(L. 1972 S.B. 424, A.L. 1973 S.B. 259, S.B. 321, A.L. 2015 H.B. 92)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 137.265 — MO Code / Chapter 137 / Section 137.265
137.265 Assessment not illegal because of informality in making.
Status: in_force

137.265. Assessment not illegal because of informality in making. — An assessment of property or charges for taxes thereon shall not be considered illegal on account of any informality in making the assessment, or in the tax lists, or on account of the assessment not being made or completed within the time required by law.

(RSMo 1939 § 10980, A.L. 1945 p. 1782 § 21) Prior revisions: 1929 § 9791; 1919 § 12801; 1909 § 11383
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 194.410 — MO Code / Chapter 194 / Section 194.410
194.410 Human burial sites — knowingly disturb, penalty — appropriation for sale, ...
Status: in_force

194.410. Human burial sites — knowingly disturb, penalty — appropriation for sale, penalty. — 1. Any person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship, or organization who knowingly disturbs, destroys, vandalizes, or damages a marked or unmarked human burial site commits a class E felony.

2. Any person who knowingly appropriates for profit, uses for profit, sells, purchases or transports for sale or profit any human remains without the right of possession to those remains as provided in sections 194.400 to 194.410 commits a class A misdemeanor and, in the case of a second or subsequent violation, commits a class E felony.

3. Any person who knowingly appropriates for profit, uses for profit, sells, purchases or transports for sale or profit any cultural items obtained in violation of sections 194.400 to 194.410 commits a class A misdemeanor and, in the case of a second or subsequent violation, commits a class E felony.

(L. 1987 S.B. 24 § 7, A.L. 1990 H.B. 1079, A.L. 1996 S.B. 834, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 376.1222 — MO Code / Chapter 376 / Section 376.1222
376.1222 Prostheses and scalp prostheses to be provided for children under eighteen ...
Status: in_force

376.1222. Prostheses and scalp prostheses to be provided for children under eighteen by Medicaid, children's health insurance and the consolidated plan — no additional insurance cost — amount allowable. — 1. Any health insurance policy through the Medicaid program pursuant to chapter 208 , the children's health insurance program pursuant to sections 208.631 to 208.660 , and any health care plans issued to employees under the Missouri consolidated health care plan established pursuant to chapter 103 that are delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2004, shall provide coverage for prostheses and expenses for scalp hair prostheses worn for hair loss suffered as a result of alopecia areata or alopecia totalis for persons eighteen years of age or younger who are covered under a policy, program or plan pursuant to this section.

2. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Prostheses" , artificial appliances used to replace lost natural structures; (2) "Scalp hair prostheses" , artificial substitutes for scalp hair that are made specifically for a particular individual.

3. The coverage required by this section shall not be more than a maximum benefit amount of two hundred dollars per calendar year or exceed a lifetime maximum benefit amount of three thousand two hundred dollars for those persons who select a more permanent scalp hair prosthesis. A person may request a one-time expenditure of up to three thousand two hundred dollars. The benefits required by this section shall expire when total benefits paid reach three thousand two hundred dollars or when such person listed in subsection 1 of this section reaches eighteen years of age.

4. The health care service required by this section shall not be subject to any greater deductible or co-payment than other similar health care services provided by the policy, program, or plan.

5. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a health insurer or health benefit plan from providing coverage that is greater than or more favorable to persons than the coverage provided by this section.

(L. 2003 H.B. 455)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 144.645 — MO Code / Chapter 144 / Section 144.645
144.645 Investigations, subpoenas, oaths.
Status: in_force

144.645. Investigations, subpoenas, oaths. — For the purpose of ascertaining the correctness of any return, or determining the amount of tax due from any taxpayer, the director of revenue or any employee designated in writing by the director of revenue may hold investigations and hearings concerning any matters covered by this law and may examine any books, papers, records or memoranda of any taxpayer bearing upon the amount of business done and may require of any person the production of books, papers and records bearing upon the tax levied by this law or the attendance of any person for the purpose of taking his testimony with respect to any matter within the purview of the director of revenue. In the conduct of any investigation or hearing, neither the director of revenue nor any employee thereof is bound by the technical rules of evidence and no informality in any proceeding, or in the manner of taking testimony, shall invalidate any order, decision, rule or regulation made or confirmed by the director of revenue. The director of revenue or any person designated by him may administer oaths in all matters relating to the administration of this law.

(L. 1959 H.B. 35 § 22)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 444.788 — MO Code / Chapter 444 / Section 444.788
444.788 Civil action.
Status: in_force

444.788. Civil action. — In the event the commission determines that any provisions of sections 444.760 to 444.790 , rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, permits issued, conditions of the bond, or any final order or determination made by the commission or the director is being violated, the commission may, either after judicial review or simultaneously with judicial review, cause to have instituted a civil action, either in the county where the violation occurs or in Cole County, for injunctive relief, for collection of the civil penalty and for forfeiture of bond. The attorney general shall bring such action, at the request of the commission, in the name of the state of Missouri.

(L. 1990 H.B. 1584, A.L. 2001 H.B. 453)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 108.908 — MO Code / Chapter 108 / Section 108.908
108.908 Third state building bond interest and sinking fund created, how used.
Status: in_force

108.908. Third state building bond interest and sinking fund created, how used. — There is hereby created in and for the state treasury of the state of Missouri a fund to be known and designated as "The Third State Building Bond Interest and Sinking Fund". Upon the issuance of the bonds or any portion thereof, the state board of fund commissioners shall notify the commissioner of administration of the amount of money required, in the remaining portion of the fiscal year during which the bonds are issued, for the payment of interest on the bonds, and of the amount of money required for the payment of interest on the bonds in the next succeeding fiscal year, and to pay the bonds as they mature. Thereafter, within thirty days after the beginning of each fiscal year, the state board of fund commissioners shall notify the commissioner of administration of the amount of money required for the payment of interest on the bonds in the next succeeding fiscal year, and to pay the bonds as they mature. Thereafter, within thirty days after the beginning of each fiscal year, the state board of fund commissioners shall notify the commissioner of administration of the amount of money required for the payment of interest on the bonds in the next succeeding fiscal year and to pay the bonds maturing in such next succeeding fiscal year. The commissioner of administration shall transfer, at least monthly, from the state revenue fund, after deducting therefrom the proportionate part thereof appropriated for the support of the free public schools, and to the credit of the third state building bond interest and sinking fund such sum as may be necessary from time to time until there is transferred to the fund the amount so certified to him by the state board of fund commissioners, as hereinabove provided.

(L. 1982 2nd Ex. Sess. S.B. 1 § 9) Effective 12-20-82
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 278.220 — MO Code / Chapter 278 / Section 278.220
278.220 Watershed district located in more than one district, procedure — ...
Status: in_force

278.220. Watershed district located in more than one district, procedure — certificate recorded, where. — 1. If the proposed watershed district lies in more than one soil and water conservation district, the petition may be presented to the board of soil and water district supervisors of any one of the districts, and the soil and water supervisors of all the districts shall act jointly as a board of soil and water district supervisors with respect only to matters concerning the formation, consolidation, expansion, disestablishment or eminent domain activities of the watershed district. They shall organize as a single board for such purposes and shall designate the chairman, vice chairman, and secretary-treasurer to serve for terms of one year. A watershed district which lies in more than one soil and water conservation district shall be formed in the same manner and shall have the same powers and duties as a watershed district formed in one soil and water conservation district.

2. Following the entry in the official minutes of the board or boards of soil and water district supervisors of the creation of the watershed district, the soil and water supervisors shall certify this fact on a separate form, authentic copies of which shall be recorded with the recorder of deeds of each county in which any portion of the watershed district lies, and with the state soil and water districts commission.

(L. 1957 p. 4 §§ 278.200, 278.210, A.L. 1969 S.B. 184 §§ 278.220, 278.230, A.L. 1977 H.B. 457, A.L. 2001 S.B. 462)