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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 301.229 — MO Code / Chapter 301 / Section 301.229
301.229 Penalties — director of revenue to enforce provisions.
Status: in_force

301.229. Penalties — director of revenue to enforce provisions. — 1. Anyone who violates any provision of sections 301.217 to 301.229 is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided by law.

2. The director of revenue or his or her designated representative, including members or authorized or designated employees of the Missouri highway patrol shall administer and enforce the provisions of sections 301.217 to 301.229 and may develop, prescribe and issue any forms, notices or other written documents in order to enforce such authority and to ensure that every person licensed or required to be licensed pursuant to sections 301.217 to 301.229 is in compliance with sections 301.217 to 301.229 .

(L. 1979 H.B. 78 § 10, A.L. 1988 H.B. 1581, A.L. 2007 S.B. 82)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 349.012 — MO Code / Chapter 349 / Section 349.012
349.012 Promotion of commercial and industrial development, powers of governing ...
Status: in_force

349.012. Promotion of commercial and industrial development, powers of governing bodies of cities and counties. — The governing body shall have the power to spend its funds to promote commercial and industrial development and, in order to achieve such promotion, to engage in any activities, either on its own or in conjunction and by contract with any not-for-profit organization, which it deems necessary to carry on such promotional work.

(L. 1980 H.B. 1582 & 1277, A.L. 1991 S.B. 246)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 70.620 — MO Code / Chapter 70 / Section 70.620
70.620 Prior plan, effect of — discrimination between employees prohibited.
Status: in_force

70.620. Prior plan, effect of — discrimination between employees prohibited. — In the event an employer has in effect for all or part of its employees a plan similar in purpose to this system, by agreement with the board, after the board has received the advice of its technical advisors concerning such agreement, that employer may provide for coverage under this system of either some part or all of such employee's employment previously covered or coverable by such other plan, provided such coverage and resulting benefits hereunder do not duplicate any benefits previously provided by such other plan. In providing for such coverage, an employer and the board shall pursue uniform policies and shall not discriminate in favor of or against any such employee or group of such employees.

(L. 1967 p. 141 § 5)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 472.050 — MO Code / Chapter 472 / Section 472.050
472.050 Court open, when — sessions — time for acts.
Status: in_force

472.050. Court open, when — sessions — time for acts. — The court shall be open for the transaction of probate business at all reasonable hours. The judge of the probate division of circuit court may by order provide for the holding of sessions of the court at regular recurring times for the purpose of hearing claims, settlements and other matters but no such order shall prohibit the hearing and determination of any proceeding before the court at any time when necessary to promote the ends of justice nor shall such order be inconsistent with rules of court. If the last day on which any act is required to be performed in the court falls on any day on which the court is not open the same shall be performed on the next succeeding day on which the court is open.

(L. 1955 p. 385 § 6, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Effective 1-02-79
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 267.020 — MO Code / Chapter 267 / Section 267.020
267.020 Appointment of veterinary surgeon — qualifications — tenure.
Status: in_force

267.020. Appointment of veterinary surgeon — qualifications — tenure. — The director of agriculture of the state of Missouri shall appoint a veterinary surgeon, to aid and assist in developing and protecting the livestock interests of the state of Missouri. Said veterinary surgeon shall be a graduate of some reputable and recognized veterinary college or school, and shall give to the said director of agriculture, before his appointment, good evidence of a recognized, practical and scientific knowledge of contagious and infectious diseases of livestock, and shall hold his office for a term of four years, or until removed by said director of agriculture for cause, as provided in section 267.040 .

(RSMo 1939 § 14190) Prior revisions: 1929 § 12519; 1919 § 12078; 1909 § 707
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 319.135 — MO Code / Chapter 319 / Section 319.135
319.135 No liability for release of petroleum at direction of coordinator, exception.
Status: in_force

319.135. No liability for release of petroleum at direction of coordinator, exception. — No person shall be liable under sections 319.100 to 319.137 for damages as a result of actions taken or omitted in the course of rendering care, assistance or advice at the direction of a coordinator appointed by the department, with respect to an incident creating a danger to the public health or welfare or the environment as a result of any release of petroleum substances or the threat thereof. This section shall not preclude liability for damages as the result of gross negligence or intentional misconduct on the part of such person or for reckless, willful, or wanton misconduct.

(L. 1989 H.B. 77, et al. § 13)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 144.090 — MO Code / Chapter 144 / Section 144.090
144.090 Director may require monthly or annual returns instead of quarterly — when due.
Status: in_force

144.090. Director may require monthly or annual returns instead of quarterly — when due. — 1. The director of revenue, if deemed necessary in order to ensure payment to or facilitate the collection by the state of the amount of taxes, or if the revenue needs of the state demand it, may require returns and payment of the amount of taxes for monthly or annual periods instead of calendar quarters.

2. In all cases where monthly or annual payments are required by the director of revenue under the provisions of this section, such payments shall be made on or before the last day of each month following the period in which the tax is required to be collected. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply when the taxpayer is required to file a monthly or annual return due to the amount of sales taxes collected during the reporting period pursuant to section 144.080 .

(L. 1947 V. I p. 553 § 11411A, A.L. 1951 p. 854, A.L. 1961 p. 630, A.L. 1963 p. 198, A.L. 1979 S.B. 218, et al., A.L. 1994 S.B. 477, et al.) Effective 12-31-94, and shall apply to all tax periods beginning on or after 1-1-95 (S.B. 477 § C, 1994)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 454.1025 — MO Code / Chapter 454 / Section 454.1025
454.1025 Request for rules for suspension or sanctioning of law license, when.
Status: in_force

454.1025. Request for rules for suspension or sanctioning of law license, when. — By July 1, 1998, the supreme court is requested to have in effect a rule in accordance with 42 U.S.C. section 666(a)(16) which shall permit the suspension or other sanctioning of a law license for any person who owes an arrearage in an amount equal to or greater than three months of support payments or two thousand five hundred dollars, whichever first occurs.

(L. 1997 S.B. 361) Effective 7-01-97
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.163 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.163
473.163 Agreements with surety as to deposit of assets.
Status: in_force

473.163. Agreements with surety as to deposit of assets. — It is lawful for the executor or administrator to agree with his surety for the deposit of any or all moneys and other assets of the estate with a bank, safe deposit or trust company, authorized by law to do business as such, or other depositary approved by the court, if such deposit is otherwise proper, in such manner as to prevent the withdrawal of the moneys or other assets without the written consent of the surety, or on order of the court made on such notice to the surety as the court may direct.

(L. 1955 p. 385 § 76)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 510.330 — MO Code / Chapter 510 / Section 510.330
510.330 Granting of new trial.
Status: in_force

510.330. Granting of new trial. — A new trial may be granted for any of the reasons for which new trials have heretofore been granted. A new trial may be granted to all or any of the parties and on all or part of the issues after trial by jury, court or referee. On a motion for a new trial in an action tried without a jury, the court may open the judgment if one has been entered, take additional testimony, amend findings of fact or make new findings, and direct the entry of a new judgment. Only one new trial shall be allowed on the ground that the verdict is against the weight of the evidence. Every order allowing a new trial shall specify of record the ground or grounds on which said new trial is granted.

(L. 1943 p. 353 § 115)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 442.350 — MO Code / Chapter 442 / Section 442.350
442.350 Provisions relating to acknowledgment or proof not to extend to last wills ...
Status: in_force

442.350. Provisions relating to acknowledgment or proof not to extend to last wills and testaments. — None of the foregoing provisions in relation to the acknowledgment, proof or recording of instruments in writing, affecting real estate, shall be construed as extending to last wills and testaments.

(RSMo 1939 § 3440) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3053; 1919 § 2212; 1909 § 2823
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.394 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.394
227.394 LCPL Patrick W. Schimmel Memorial Highway designated for a portion of ...
Status: in_force

227.394. LCPL Patrick W. Schimmel Memorial Highway designated for a portion of Missouri Highway C in Lincoln County. — The portion of Missouri Highway C that crosses over U.S. Highway 79 in Lincoln County shall be designated the "LCPL Patrick W. Schimmel Memorial Highway". The department of transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs designating such highway, with the cost to be paid by private donations.

(L. 2012 H.B. 1807, et al.)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 251.476 — MO Code / Chapter 251 / Section 251.476
251.476 Missouri main street program, established — purposes.
Status: in_force

251.476. Missouri main street program, established — purposes. — There is hereby established within the department of economic development the "Missouri Main Street Program". The program shall provide technical assistance and training for cities' governments, business organizations, and merchants and property owners to accomplish community and economic revitalization and development of older central business districts and neighborhoods. The program shall attempt to ensure that the business districts of Missouri's small cities remain essential elements to their sense of community and to the state's economy. The program shall also operate to increase the ability of small business and property owners in cities to renovate and enhance their commercial and residential properties.

(L. 1988 H.B. 1223 & 1246 § 3)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 411.381 — MO Code / Chapter 411 / Section 411.381
411.381 Receipts, contents — prima facie evidence of holder's claim to grain.
Status: in_force

411.381. Receipts, contents — prima facie evidence of holder's claim to grain. — 1. Every receipt issued for grain stored in a warehouse licensed under this chapter shall embody within its written or printed terms:

(1) The location of the warehouse where the grain is stored;

(2) The date of the issuance of the receipt;

(3) The consecutive number of the receipt;

(4) How received, whether by railroad, car, truck, or other means;

(5) A statement whether the grain received will be delivered to the bearer, to a specified person, or to a specific person or his order;

(6) The rate of storage and handling charges;

(7) The net weight in bushels and pounds and the percentage of dockage together with the grading factors and the grade;

(8) The words "nonnegotiable" or "negotiable" according to the nature of the receipt clearly and conspicuously printed or stamped thereon;

(9) The signature of the warehouseman which may be made by an authorized agent; and

(10) If the receipt is issued for grain of which the warehouseman is owner, either solely or jointly, or in common with others, the fact of such ownership.

2. A receipt, whether negotiable or nonnegotiable, is a document of title. The warehouseman's failure to complete all entries on a receipt as required by this chapter and the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter shall constitute a violation on the part of the warehouseman, but shall not preclude or restrict a depositor's right to recover stored grain under the provisions of this chapter. The receipt shall constitute prima facie evidence of the holder's claim to the grain regardless of the degree of compliance with this chapter with respect to completion of the entries required by this chapter.

(L. 1965 p. 606, A.L. 1981 S.B. 366) Effective 6-10-81
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 66.516 — MO Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66.516
66.516 Refund or absorption of tax, prohibited.
Status: in_force

66.516. Refund or absorption of tax, prohibited. — It is unlawful for any person to advertise or hold out or state to the public or to any transient guest or food establishment patron directly or indirectly, that the tax or any part thereof imposed by sections 66.500 to 66.516 , and required to be collected by that person, will be absorbed by that person, or anyone on behalf of that person, or that it will not be separately stated and added to the price of the sleeping room or food establishment bill, or if added, that it or any part thereof will be refunded.

(L. 1989 S.B. 295 & 312 § 23)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 82.700 — MO Code / Chapter 82 / Section 82.700
82.700 Duties of county commission — who to perform in St. Louis.
Status: in_force

82.700. Duties of county commission — who to perform in St. Louis. — All acts and parts of acts which provide for the performance of any duty or trust by any county commission in this state shall also include the municipal assembly, and the mayor and comptroller of the city of St. Louis.

(RSMo 1939 § 15744) Prior revision: 1929 § 14796
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 64.645 — MO Code / Chapter 64 / Section 64.645
64.645 Plan or regulations not to be changed without notice and hearing (second ...
Status: in_force

64.645. Plan or regulations not to be changed without notice and hearing (second and third class counties). — After the adoption of a zoning plan or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, no use of any parcel of land included in the plan or regulations shall be changed without a public hearing and the person or body which conducts the hearing shall give notice, at least fifteen days before the hearing, by certified mail to all owners of any real property located within one thousand feet of the parcel of land for which the change is proposed.

(L. 1971 H.B. 440)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 173.775 — MO Code / Chapter 173 / Section 173.775
173.775 Citation — fund created.
Status: in_force

173.775. Citation — fund created. — 1. Sections 173.775 to 173.796 shall be known as the "Advantage Missouri Program". This program shall provide loans to and establish a loan forgiveness program for students in approved educational programs who become employed in occupational areas of high demand in this state.

2. The "Advantage Missouri Trust Fund" is hereby created in the state treasury, to be used by the coordinating board for higher education to provide loans pursuant to sections 173.775 to 173.796 . All appropriations, private donations, and other funds provided to the board for this program shall be credited to the fund. All funds generated by loan repayments and any penalties received pursuant to sections 173.787 and 173.790 , shall also be credited to the fund. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, any unexpended balance in the fund shall not revert to the general revenue fund.

(L. 1998 H.B. 1694)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.802 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.802
227.802 Gerald T. Lizotte, Jr. memorial highway designated for portion of Highway ...
Status: in_force

227.802. Gerald T. Lizotte, Jr. memorial highway designated for portion of Highway 32 in Dent County. — The portion of Highway 32 in Dent County from Highway 72 continuing east to Craig Industrial Drive in the city of Salem shall be designated the "Gerald T. Lizotte, Jr. Memorial Highway". The department of transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs designating such highway, with the costs to be paid by private donations.

(L. 2019 H.B. 499)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 56.445 — MO Code / Chapter 56 / Section 56.445
56.445 Circuit attorney and assistants to devote full time to office — special ...
Status: in_force

56.445. Circuit attorney and assistants to devote full time to office — special assistants may engage in civil practice (St. Louis City). — It shall be the duty of the circuit attorney of the City of St. Louis and of his assistants and associates to devote their entire time and energy to the discharge of their official duties; but the circuit attorney may in his discretion designate as many as seven of his assistants as provided for in section 56.540 as special assistant circuit attorneys and those special assistant circuit attorneys may be allowed to engage in the civil practice of law.

(L. 1959 H.B. 376, A.L. 1967 p. 133, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634) Effective 1-02-79
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 164.081 — MO Code / Chapter 164 / Section 164.081
164.081 Levy of library building tax — vote required — rate and period of levy.
Status: in_force

164.081. Levy of library building tax — vote required — rate and period of levy. — The board of directors of any urban school district, in addition to other taxes it is authorized to levy for school purposes or library purposes, may levy a tax on all tangible taxable property subject to its taxing powers for the purchase of sites and for the erection, furnishing and maintenance of public library buildings and reading rooms, when authorized by approving vote of two-thirds of the voters of the district voting on the proposal as submitted by the board. The rate of the levy shall not exceed one and one-half cents on the one hundred dollars assessed valuation, and shall be submitted to be in effect annually for a period not in excess of five years, but nothing herein shall prevent the submission and approval of successive proposals for periods not in excess of five years each.

(L. 1963 p. 200 § 5-8, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971) (Source: RSMo 1959 § 165.720)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 288.260 — MO Code / Chapter 288 / Section 288.260
288.260 Annual report.
Status: in_force

288.260. Annual report. — The director shall prepare a report for the director of the department of labor and industrial relations and the report shall be submitted by the director of the department of labor and industrial relations to the governor and to the commission no later than the fifteenth day of December of each year. The report shall cover the administration and operation of this law during the preceding fiscal year ending June thirtieth and shall make such recommendations for amendments to this law as the director of the department of labor and industrial relations deems proper.

(L. 1951 p. 564 § 288.190, A.L. 1995 H.B. 300 & 95)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 236.020 — MO Code / Chapter 236 / Section 236.020
236.020 Owner of land on one side of stream may erect dam.
Status: in_force

236.020. Owner of land on one side of stream may erect dam. — Any person or corporation chartered and organized to construct, operate and maintain mills, electric power and light works, or other machinery, being the owner, in fee simple, of the land on one side of such watercourse, including a part of the bed of the stream, at a point where it is proposed to erect a dam, may, nevertheless, erect such dam by proceeding as herein provided.

(RSMo 1939 § 10287) Prior revisions: 1929 § 9158; 1919 § 7400; 1909 § 5457
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 301.003 — MO Code / Chapter 301 / Section 301.003
301.003 Rules, effective, when — rules invalid and void, when.
Status: in_force

301.003. Rules, effective, when — rules invalid and void, when. — Any rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to this bill * shall become effective only as provided pursuant to chapter 536 including but not limited to section 536.028 , if applicable, after July 1, 1997. All rulemaking authority delegated prior to July 1, 1997, is of no force and effect and repealed. The provisions of this section are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to section 536.028 , if applicable, to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule or portion of a rule are held unconstitutional or invalid, the purported grant of rulemaking authority and any rule so proposed and contained in the order of rulemaking shall be invalid and void.

(L. 1997 H.B. 207 § 2) Effective 7-01-97 *"This bill" (H.B. 207, 1997) contained numerous sections. Consult Disposition of Sections table for a definitive listing.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 88.790 — MO Code / Chapter 88 / Section 88.790
88.790 Assessment of public property — street repairs (cities, under 30,000).
Status: in_force

88.790. Assessment of public property — street repairs (cities, under 30,000). — 1. All county or other public property, cemeteries and railroad rights-of-way shall, for the proportionate frontage, be subject to the liens of the special tax bills authorized by sections 88.777 to 88.797 , as in the case of other property subject to the lien of said tax bills; any county or city in this state which shall own any public property of any kind, character or description made subject to the lien of special tax bills authorized by said sections shall, out of the general revenue of such city or county, pay its proper proportionate share of the cost of such work and improvement authorized by said sections, and a tax bill shall be issued against such city or county, upon which said county or city may be sued by the owner or holder of said tax bill in default of the payment thereof; but no property held for public use shall be sold to enforce any such lien, and the judgment upon any such tax bill shall be the same as an ordinary judgment against cities or counties for the recovery of money on contracts, and its collection shall be enforced in the same manner as is now or may hereafter be provided by law for the collection of judgments against such cities and counties.

2. No formality shall be required to authorize the repairing of streets or other paving, macadamizing, curbing, guttering or part thereof, and making assessments therefor, but the proper officer or officers or committee on improvements may, with or without notice, as authorized by ordinance or resolution, cause such work to be done, keeping an account of the cost thereof, reporting the same to the council for assessment; provided, that all property owned by any school district of this state shall be subject to the special tax provided in sections 88.777 to 88.797 , in the same manner as city and county property is subject thereto and may be collected in same manner, and the school board of any such district shall pay such special tax out of the general fund of said district.

(RSMo 1939 § 7498, A.L. 1993 S.B. 380) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7345; 1919 § 8759; 1909 § 9619
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.875 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.875
227.875 Corporal Richard E Rutherford memorial highway designated on a portion of ...
Status: in_force

227.875. Corporal Richard E Rutherford memorial highway designated on a portion of State Highway 161 in Montgomery County. — The portion of State Highway 161 from CRD Meadowlark Road continuing north to State Highway CC in Montgomery County shall be designated the "Corporal Richard E Rutherford Memorial Highway". The department of transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs designating such highway, with the costs to be paid by the department of transportation.

(L. 2025 S.B. 348)