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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 251.255 — MO Code / Chapter 251 / Section 251.255
251.255 Regional planning commission deemed political subdivision — retirement ...
Status: in_force

251.255. Regional planning commission deemed political subdivision — retirement system eligibility. — Notwithstanding the provisions of section 70.600 to the contrary, a regional planning commission shall be considered a political subdivision for the purposes of sections 70.600 to 70.755 , and employees of a regional planning commission shall be eligible for membership in the Missouri local government employees' retirement system upon the regional planning commission becoming an "employer" as defined in subdivision (11) of section 70.600 .

(L. 2004 H.B. 1440 merged with S.B. 1130)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 235.160 — MO Code / Chapter 235 / Section 235.160
235.160 Power of taxation.
Status: in_force

235.160. Power of taxation. — For the purpose of providing revenue for such districts, the board shall have the power and authority to order the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes on and against all taxable tangible property within the district, and to make timely demand for any and all other taxes or allocations to which the district may be entitled.

(L. 1947 V. I p. 452 § 16)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 204.638 — MO Code / Chapter 204 / Section 204.638
204.638 Grants or funds from state or federal government, trustees to accept.
Status: in_force

204.638. Grants or funds from state or federal government, trustees to accept. — The board of trustees of the reorganized common sewer district may apply for and accept grants or funds and material or labor from the state and federal government in the construction of a sewerage system, as provided by sections 204.600 to 204.640 , and may enter into such agreements as may be required of the state or federal laws, or the rules and regulations of any federal or state department, to which the application is made, and where the assistance is granted.

(L. 2007 S.B. 22)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 370.351 — MO Code / Chapter 370 / Section 370.351
370.351 Credit unions may merge — directors to approve plan, procedure.
Status: in_force

370.351. Credit unions may merge — directors to approve plan, procedure. — 1. Any two or more credit unions formed under the laws of the state of Missouri and any credit union or unions formed under the laws of the state of Missouri and any credit union formed under the laws of any other state or of the United States which is formed for the same purpose for which a credit union might be formed under the laws of this state, may merge into one of such credit unions.

2. The board of directors of each credit union, by resolution adopted by a majority vote of the members of the board, shall approve a plan of merger setting forth:

(1) The names of the credit unions proposing to merge and the name of the credit union into which they propose to merge, which is hereinafter designated as the "surviving credit union";

(2) The terms and conditions of the proposed merger and the mode of carrying the same into effect;

(3) The manner and basis of converting the membership shares of each merging credit union into the membership shares of the surviving credit union;

(4) A statement of any changes in the articles of agreement and the bylaws of the surviving credit union to be effected by such merger;

(5) Such other provisions with respect to the proposed merger as are deemed necessary or desirable.

(L. 1955 p. 254, A.L. 1982 H.B. 1099, A.L. 1988 H.B. 1097)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 143.251 — MO Code / Chapter 143 / Section 143.251
143.251 Employer's failure to withhold.
Status: in_force

143.251. Employer's failure to withhold. — If an employer fails to deduct and withhold tax as required, and thereafter the tax against which such tax may be credited is paid, the tax so required to be deducted and withheld shall not be collected from the employer. The employer shall not be relieved thereby from liability for any penalties, interest, or additions to tax otherwise applicable in respect to such failure to deduct and withhold.

(L. 1972 S.B. 549) Effective 1-1-73, see § 143.109
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 54.267 — MO Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54.267
54.267 Compensation for attendance at training session for county officials ...
Status: in_force

54.267. Compensation for attendance at training session for county officials (second, third, fourth and certain first class counties) — Each county treasurer, except in counties of the first class with a charter form of government, upon certification by the association of county treasurers of attendance at a training program required by the provisions of section 67.130 , shall receive annual compensation of four thousand dollars for the year 1985, and a proportionate part of four thousand dollars for that part of the year 1984 when this section is in effect, for the added duty of attending the training program required by the provisions of section 67.130 . This additional compensation shall be paid in the same manner and at the same times as his other compensation is paid.

(L. 1984 S.B. 601 § 9) CROSS REFERENCE: Training commission, county officials, appointment of members, duties, 67.130
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 80.070 — MO Code / Chapter 80 / Section 80.070
80.070 Trustees — quorum.
Status: in_force

80.070. Trustees — quorum. — At all meetings of the board, a majority of the trustees shall constitute a quorum to do business; a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as the board of trustees previously, by ordinance, may have prescribed.

(RSMo 1939 § 7246) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7095; 1919 § 8545; 1909 § 9434
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 546.080 — MO Code / Chapter 546 / Section 546.080
546.080 Variance between charge and proof.
Status: in_force

546.080. Variance between charge and proof. — Whenever on the trial of any felony or misdemeanor, there shall appear to be any variance between the statement in the indictment or information and the evidence offered in proof thereof, in the Christian name or surname, or both the Christian name and surname, or other description whatsoever, or any person whomsoever therein named or described, or in the name or description of any matter or thing whatsoever therein named or described, or in the ownership of any property named or described therein, such variance shall not be deemed grounds for an acquittal of the defendant, unless the court before which the trial shall be had shall find that such variance is material to the merits of the case and prejudicial to the defense of the defendant.

(RSMo 1939 § 3951) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3562; 1919 § 3907; 1909 § 5114 (1964) Court did not err in permitting substitution of information for indictment at close of evidence and before submission of case to jury where the only difference was that information stated both the name and alias of person to whom defendant sold marijuana and indictment stated only the alias since defendant had known for over a month the true name of the person named in indictment. State v. Whittington (Mo.), 379 S.W.2d 518.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 316.100 — MO Code / Chapter 316 / Section 316.100
316.100 Penalty for violations.
Status: in_force

316.100. Penalty for violations. — Any person who shall give any public amusement, entertainment or exhibition in any building not constructed and arranged as required in this chapter, or who shall violate or permit the violation of any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition thereto the prosecuting attorney of any county or the circuit attorney of the city of St. Louis shall have the right to apply for injunctive relief to enjoin, restrain, and prohibit the operation of any building of assembly of persons for theatrical performances and for buildings of public amusement and entertainment not complying with the provisions of sections 316.060 to 316.100 .

(RSMo 1939 § 14961, A.L. 1949 p. 564) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13768; 1919 § 10972; 1909 § 10677
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 259.210 — MO Code / Chapter 259 / Section 259.210
259.210 Threatened violations — injunction.
Status: in_force

259.210. Threatened violations — injunction. — 1. Whenever it appears that any person is violating or threatening to violate any provision of this chapter, or any rule, regulation, or order of the council, the council or the department may request that the attorney general bring suit against such person in the circuit court of any county where the violation occurs or is threatened, to restrain such person from continuing the violation or from carrying out the threat of violation. In any such suit, the court shall have jurisdiction to grant to the council, without bond or other undertaking, such prohibitory and mandatory injunctions as the facts may warrant, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, temporary, preliminary, or final orders restraining the movement or disposition of any illegal oil, illegal gas, or illegal product, any of which the court may order to be impounded or placed in the custody of an agent appointed by the court.

2. If the council shall fail to bring suit to enjoin a violation or a threatened violation of any provision of this chapter, or any rule, regulation, or order of the council, within ten days after receipt of written request to do so by any person who is or will be adversely affected by such violation, the person making such request may bring suit in his own behalf to restrain such violation or threatened violation in any court in which the council might have brought suit. The council shall be made a party defendant in such suit in addition to the person violating or threatening to violate a provision of this chapter, or a rule, regulation, or order of the council, and the action shall proceed and injunctive relief may be granted to the council or the petitioner without bond in the same manner as if suit had been brought by the council.

(L. 1965 2d Ex. Sess. p. 917 § 21, A.L. 2015 H.B. 92)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 253.035 — MO Code / Chapter 253 / Section 253.035
253.035 Rules and regulations, procedure.
Status: in_force

253.035. Rules and regulations, procedure. — 1. The director of the department of natural resources may make and promulgate all reasonable rules and regulations necessary for the proper maintenance, improvement, acquisition and preservation of all state parks.

2. The rules and regulations of the director not relating to its organization and internal management shall become effective not less than ten days after being filed with the secretary of state, as provided in chapter 536 . No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024 .

3. Any person who shall violate a rule issued pursuant to subsection 2 of this section pertaining to the conduct of park visitors or the use by the public of park facilities shall be subject to removal from a state park and shall be subject to other punishment as otherwise provided by law.

(L. 1961 p. 230 § 1, A.L. 1967 p. 362, A.L. 1983 H.B. 350, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52, A.L. 1995 S.B. 3)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 386.450 — MO Code / Chapter 386 / Section 386.450
386.450 Inspection of out of state records.
Status: in_force

386.450. Inspection of out of state records. — At the request of the public counsel and upon good cause shown by him the commission shall require or on its own initiative the commission may require, by order served upon any corporation, person or public utility in the manner provided herein for the service of orders, the production within this state at such time and place as it may designate, of any books, accounts, papers or records kept by said corporation, person or public utility in any office or place within or without this state, or, at its option, verified copies in lieu thereof, so that an examination thereof may be made by the public counsel when the order is issued at his request or by the commission or under its direction.

(RSMo 1939 § 5700, A.L. 1977 H.B. 42 & 157) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5244; 1919 § 10532
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 403.280 — MO Code / Chapter 403 / Section 403.280
403.280 Evidence of appointment or incumbency.
Status: in_force

403.280. Evidence of appointment or incumbency. — A corporation or transfer agent making a transfer pursuant to an assignment by a fiduciary who is not the registered owner shall obtain the following evidence of appointment or incumbency:

(1) In the case of a fiduciary appointed or qualified by a court, a certificate issued by or under the direction or supervision of that court or an officer thereof and dated within sixty days before the transfer; or

(2) In any other case, a copy of a document showing the appointment or a certificate issued by or on behalf of a person reasonably believed by the corporation or transfer agent to be responsible or, in the absence of such a document or certificate, other evidence reasonably deemed by the corporation or transfer agent to be appropriate. Corporations and transfer agents may adopt standards with respect to evidence of appointment or incumbency under this subdivision provided such standards are not manifestly unreasonable. Neither the corporation nor transfer agent is charged with notice of the contents of any document obtained pursuant to this subdivision except to the extent that the contents relate directly to the appointment or incumbency.

(L. 1959 S.B. 241 § 4)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 376.230 — MO Code / Chapter 376 / Section 376.230
376.230 Changing of securities on deposit.
Status: in_force

376.230. Changing of securities on deposit. — Any company shall have the right at any time to change the securities on deposit with the director of the department of commerce and insurance by substituting a like amount of the character required in the first instance and to withdraw any excess of securities; and so long as such company shall remain solvent, and the amount of its deposits as herein required are not impaired, it may collect the interest on the securities deposited as the same accrues.

(RSMo 1939 § 5821) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5710; 1919 § 6121; 1909 § 6915
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 354.205 — MO Code / Chapter 354 / Section 354.205
354.205 Examinations — costs, how paid.
Status: in_force

354.205. Examinations — costs, how paid. — 1. The expenses of any proceedings concerning, or examinations of, a corporation subject to the provisions of sections 354.010 to 354.380 , conducted by the department of commerce and insurance shall be assessed by the director upon the corporation proceeded against or examined, or whose policies have been valued, and shall be in the first instance paid by such corporation, on the order of the director, directly to the person or persons rendering the service.

2. If the corporation subject to the provisions of sections 354.010 to 354.380 has been or shall be adjudged insolvent, or shall neglect, fail or refuse to pay the director may approve the payment of the expenses, in whole or in part, which shall be paid in like manner as other expenses of the department of commerce and insurance; and the amount so paid, together with cost, charges and fees for collecting the same, shall be a first lien upon all the assets and property of such corporation, and may be recovered by the director of revenue in any court of competent jurisdiction; or if such corporation be in liquidation, or process of being wound up, the cost and expenses of settling its affairs shall be allowed and taxed as costs against said corporation, and shall be a first lien upon and payable out of its assets. The director of revenue shall deposit such sums in the state treasury to reimburse the insurance fund.

3. Before any costs of any examination or valuation shall be paid, vouchers for the same shall be submitted to and approved by the commissioner of administration.

4. When any examination or valuation is made by the director in person or by any salaried employee of the department of commerce and insurance, the cost of making the same shall be certified to the director of revenue for collection.

(L. 1983 H.B. 127)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 70.200 — MO Code / Chapter 70 / Section 70.200
70.200 Services to property may not be denied.
Status: in_force

70.200. Services to property may not be denied. — No provision of sections 70.120 to 70.200 shall be construed to relieve any political subdivision of this state, in the absence of an agreement for payment of sums in lieu of taxes by the United States, as provided in sections 70.120 to 70.200 , of the duty of furnishing for the benefit of a project all services which the political subdivision usually furnishes to property in, and to persons residing within, the political subdivision without a payment of sums in lieu of taxes.

(L. 1941 p. 490 § 9)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 285.670 — MO Code / Chapter 285 / Section 285.670
285.670 Federal, state, or local law, effect on.
Status: in_force

285.670. Federal, state, or local law, effect on. — 1. Nothing in sections 285.625 to 285.670 shall be construed to supersede any provision of any federal, state, or local law, collective bargaining agreement, or employment benefits program or plan that provides:

(1) Greater leave benefits for victims of domestic or sexual violence than the rights established under sections 285.625 to 285.670 ; or

(2) Leave benefits for a larger population of victims of domestic or sexual violence, as defined in such law, agreement, program, or plan, than the victims of domestic or sexual violence covered under sections 285.625 to 285.670 .

2. The rights and remedies established for applicants and employees who are victims of domestic or sexual violence and applicants and employees with a family or household member who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence under sections 285.625 to 285.670 shall not be diminished by any federal, state, or local law, collective bargaining agreement, or employment benefits program or plan.

(L. 2021 H.B. 432)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.1896 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.1896
67.1896 Vote required for termination of taxing authority, when — ballot language.
Status: in_force

67.1896. Vote required for termination of taxing authority, when — ballot language. — 1. If the petition filed pursuant to section 67.1894 contained fewer than all of the signatures required pursuant to subdivision (2) of subsection 2 of section 67.1894 , the termination of taxation authority shall not become final and conclusive until it has been submitted to an election of the voters residing within the district and until it has been assented to by at least four-sevenths of the voters in the district voting on the question. The decree shall also provide for the holding of the election to vote on the proposition, and shall fix the date for holding the election.

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

3. If four-sevenths of the voters voting on the proposition vote in favor of such termination, then the court shall enter its further order declaring the termination of such authority, and all such taxes that are being assessed in the current calendar year pursuant to such authority, to be final and conclusive. In the event, however, that the court finds that less than four-sevenths of the voters voting thereon voted against the proposition to terminate such authority, then the court shall enter its further order declaring the decree of termination of such district's taxing authority to be void and of no effect.

(L. 2001 H.B. 80 merged with S.B. 224) Effective 5-16-01 (S.B. 224); 7-02-01 (H.B. 80)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 444.920 — MO Code / Chapter 444 / Section 444.920
444.920 Abandoned mine reclamation fund, commission's duties and powers.
Status: in_force

444.920. Abandoned mine reclamation fund, commission's duties and powers. — In order to receive applicable federal funds for the abandoned mine reclamation fund, and to meet necessary federal requirements:

(1) The commission may submit to the appropriate federal officer or agency a state reclamation plan and annual projects to carry out abandoned mine reclamation.

(2) Each state reclamation plan shall generally identify the areas to be reclaimed, the purpose for which the reclamation is proposed, the relationship of the lands to be reclaimed and the proposed reclamation to surrounding areas, the specific criteria for ranking and identifying projects to be funded, and the legal authority and programmatic capability to perform such work.

(3) On an annual basis the commission may submit to the appropriate federal officer or agency an application for support of the state program and implementation of specific reclamation projects, and shall submit all information required, including a description and priority evaluation of each project, the estimated benefits and costs, for research and demonstration projects a description of techniques, the cost and identification of lands to be acquired, and an inventory of the previous years grant.

(4) The costs for each proposed project under this section shall include: actual construction costs, actual operation and maintenance costs of permanent facilities, planning and engineering costs, construction inspection costs, and other necessary administrative expenses.

(5) The commission shall submit such annual and other reports as necessary and required by the appropriate federal officer or agency.

(6) The commission may, in order for the state to receive applicable federal funds, certify to the appropriate federal officer or agency that objectives of the fund set forth in sections 444.915 and 444.935 have been achieved, there is a need for construction of specific public facilities in communities impacted by coal development, and impact funds which may be available under provisions of the Federal Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, or the Act of October 20, 1976, Public Law 94-565 (90 Stat. 2662), are inadequate for such construction.

(L. 1979 H.B. 459)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 50.020 — MO Code / Chapter 50 / Section 50.020
50.020 Transfer of county funds.
Status: in_force

50.020. Transfer of county funds. — Whenever there is a balance in any county treasury in this state to the credit of any special fund, which is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was raised, the county commission may, by order of record, direct that said balance be transferred to the credit of the general revenue fund of the county, or to such other fund as may, in their judgment, be in need of such balance.

(RSMo 1939 § 13829) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12167; 1919 § 9565; 1909 § 3786 CROSS REFERENCE: Funds, interest and sinking, balances may be transferred, when, 108.220
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 510.230 — MO Code / Chapter 510 / Section 510.230
510.230 General verdict, when rendered.
Status: in_force

510.230. General verdict, when rendered. — In every issue for the recovery of money only, or specific real or personal property, the jury shall render a general verdict.

(RSMo 1939 § 1120, A.L. 1943 p. 353 § 107) Prior revisions: 1929 § 969; 1919 § 1419; 1909 § 1989
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 559.120 — MO Code / Chapter 559 / Section 559.120
559.120 Probation may be granted, when — community-based treatment program ...
Status: in_force

559.120. Probation may be granted, when — community-based treatment program participation, when. — The circuit court may place a defendant on probation and require his or her participation in a program established pursuant to section 217.777 if, having regard to the nature and circumstances of the offense and to the history and character of the defendant, the court is of the opinion that:

(1) Traditional institutional confinement of the defendant is not necessary for the protection of the public, given adequate supervision; and

(2) The defendant is in need of guidance, training, or other assistance, which, in his or her case, can be effectively administered through participation in a community-based treatment program.

If the court holds such opinions and further finds that the defendant is the primary caregiver of one or more dependent children, the court shall consider requiring the defendant to participate in a community-based treatment program.

(L. 1990 H.B. 974, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491, A.L. 2021 S.B. 53 & 60)