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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 334.840 — MO Code / Chapter 334 / Section 334.840
334.840 Board chairperson elected, vice chairperson — rules and regulations, ...
Status: in_force

334.840. Board chairperson elected, vice chairperson — rules and regulations, adoption by board — compensation and expenses. — 1. The board shall elect annually a chairperson, vice chairperson and a secretary from among its members. In even-numbered years, the chairperson shall be elected from the respiratory care members and the vice chairperson from the nonrespiratory care members and in odd-numbered years the chairperson shall be from nonrespiratory care members and the vice chairperson from the respiratory care members.

2. The board shall adopt, implement, rescind, amend and administer such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 334.800 to 334.930 , including, but not limited to, rules relating to professional conduct, continuing education requirements for renewal of licenses, approval or sanction of continuing education programs, the amount of continuing education hours required and to the establishment of ethical standards of practice for persons holding a license or permit to practice respiratory care in this state. The board shall meet with the division at least twice a year and advise the division on matters within the scope of sections 334.800 to 334.930 . The board may convene at the request of the chairperson or as the board may determine for such other meetings as may be necessary. A presence of a majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum at any meeting.

3. Each member of the board shall receive as compensation, an amount set by the division not to exceed fifty dollars per day, for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties.

(L. 1996 H.B. 999 § 5)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 442.250 — MO Code / Chapter 442 / Section 442.250
442.250 Copies to be read in evidence.
Status: in_force

442.250. Copies to be read in evidence. — Copies of such instruments or of the record of the same, duly certified by the recorder of the county in which the same may have been recorded, shall, upon proof of the loss or destruction of the original instrument, be read in evidence, with like effect and on the same conditions as the original instrument.

(RSMo 1939 § 3444) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3057; 1919 § 2216; 1909 § 2827
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 643.191 — MO Code / Chapter 643 / Section 643.191
643.191 Violation of certain requirements unlawful, penalty — false statements ...
Status: in_force

643.191. Violation of certain requirements unlawful, penalty — false statements unlawful, penalty. — 1. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly violate any applicable standard, limitation, permit condition or any fee or filing requirement promulgated pursuant to sections 643.010 to 643.355 or any rule promulgated thereunder. Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars per day of violation or part thereof.

2. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a false statement, representation or certification in any form, in any notice or report required by a permit or to knowingly render inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained by the permitting authority under sections 643.010 to 643.355 . Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars for each instance of violation.

(L. 1992 S.B. 544 § 577.200, A.L. 2011 H.B. 89) CROSS REFERENCE: Nonseverability clause, 640.099
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 30.800 — MO Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30.800
30.800 Definitions.
Status: in_force

30.800. Definitions. — As used in sections 30.800 to 30.850 , the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Eligible guaranteed agribusiness" , a person, corporation or other business entity engaged in the processing or adding of value to agricultural products produced in Missouri, which is located in Missouri, and which has received a loan guarantee pursuant to the provisions of sections 348.400 to 348.415 ;

(2) "Eligible guaranteed livestock operation" , a person engaged in the production of livestock or poultry in Missouri in an authorized farm corporation, family farm, or family farm corporation as defined in section 350.010 , who has received a single-purpose animal facilities loan guarantee pursuant to the provisions of sections 348.185 to 348.225 ;

(3) "Eligible guaranteed vermiculture operation" , a person, corporation, or other business entity engaged in the raising of earthworms under a controlled environment which is located in Missouri and which has received a single-purpose animal facilities loan guarantee under sections 348.185 to 348.225 .

(L. 1997 H.B. 557, A.L. 2006 H.B. 1739)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 105.810 — MO Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105.810
105.810 All employees covered — option to self-insure or purchase coverage — duties ...
Status: in_force

105.810. All employees covered — option to self-insure or purchase coverage — duties of attorney general — legal expenses, how paid. — The provisions of chapter 287 governing workers' compensation are extended to include all state employees. The state of Missouri shall have the option to become a self-insurer and assume all liability imposed by chapter 287 or to purchase insurance in companies licensed to write workers' compensation insurance in this state and if the state elects to self-insure, the attorney general shall appear on behalf of and defend the state in all actions brought by state employees under the provisions of the workers' compensation law. Any legal expenses incurred by the attorney general's office in defense of such claims, including, but not limited to, medical examination fees, expert witness fees, court reporter expenses, travel costs, and related legal expenses shall be paid from the moneys designated by the legislature for the payment of workers' compensation claims of state employees.

(L. 1969 S.B. 213 § 2, A.L. 1987 H.B. 564) Effective 8-31-87
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 509.300 — MO Code / Chapter 509 / Section 509.300
509.300 Failure to state a claim or defense, raised on motion, when.
Status: in_force

509.300. Failure to state a claim or defense, raised on motion, when. — The objections of failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted or to state a legal defense to a claim may be raised by motion when these objections appear on the face of the pleadings.

(L. 1943 p. 353 § 62)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 359.631 — MO Code / Chapter 359 / Section 359.631
359.631 Severability of sections.
Status: in_force

359.631. Severability of sections. — If any provision of this act * or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this act * which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act * are severable.

(L. 1985 H.B. 512 & 650) Effective 1-01-87 *"This act" (H.B. 512 & 650, 1985) contained numerous sections. Consult Disposition of Sections table for a definitive listing.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 135.140 — MO Code / Chapter 135 / Section 135.140
135.140 Termination and resumption of operation of business — consent of director ...
Status: in_force

135.140. Termination and resumption of operation of business — consent of director required for claim of credit. — If a taxpayer has terminated the operation of a revenue producing enterprise at a new business facility prior to the expiration of the ten-year period during which a credit is allowed under sections 135.100 to 135.160 , and later resumes the operation of the same or a different revenue producing enterprise at such new business facility, the taxpayer may, with the consent of the director of economic development, elect to claim a credit, upon resuming the operation of a revenue producing enterprise at such new business facility, computed in accordance with section 135.110 but for a number of years following resumption of such operations equal to ten reduced by the number of years for which the credit was claimed prior to termination of operation of such revenue producing enterprise. The director of economic development shall grant such consent if it is determined that the termination of operations was due to reasonable cause and that the resumption of operations of a revenue producing enterprise at such new business facility will provide increased opportunities for employment and result in a substantial contribution to the economy of the state.

(L. 1980 S.B. 644 § 5, A.L. 1986 S.B. 727)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 644.582 — MO Code / Chapter 644 / Section 644.582
644.582 Board may borrow additional $10,000,000 for purposes of rural water and ...
Status: in_force

644.582. Board may borrow additional $10,000,000 for purposes of rural water and sewer grants and loans. — In addition to those sums authorized prior to August 28, 2004, the board of fund commissioners of the state of Missouri, as authorized by Section 37(g) of Article III of the Constitution of the State of Missouri, may borrow on the credit of this state the sum of ten million dollars in the manner described, and for the purposes set out, in chapter 640 and in this chapter.

(L. 2004 S.B. 987)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.1224 — MO Code / Chapter 452 / Section 452.1224
452.1224 Definition.
Status: in_force

452.1224. Definition. — In sections 452.1224 to 452.1244 , "close and substantial relationship" means a relationship in which a significant bond exists between a child and a nonparent.

(L. 2024 S.B. 912)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 566.093 — MO Code / Chapter 566 / Section 566.093
566.093 Sexual misconduct, first degree, penalties.
Status: in_force

566.093. Sexual misconduct, first degree, penalties. — 1. A person commits the offense of sexual misconduct in the first degree if such person:

(1) Exposes his or her genitals under circumstances in which he or she knows that his or her conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm;

(2) Has sexual contact in the presence of a third person or persons under circumstances in which he or she knows that such conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm; or

(3) Has sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse in a public place in the presence of a third person.

2. The offense of sexual misconduct in the first degree is a class B misdemeanor unless the person has previously been found guilty of an offense under this chapter, or has previously been found guilty of an offense in another jurisdiction which would constitute an offense under this chapter, in which case it is a class A misdemeanor.

(L. 1994 S.B. 693, A.L. 2004 H.B. 1055, A.L. 2013 H.B. 215, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17 CROSS REFERENCE: Child sexual abuse, action for civil damages may be brought, when, 537.046
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 575.230 — MO Code / Chapter 575 / Section 575.230
575.230 Aiding escape of a prisoner — penalties.
Status: in_force

575.230. Aiding escape of a prisoner — penalties. — 1. A person commits the offense of aiding escape of a prisoner if he or she:

(1) Introduces into any place of confinement any deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or other thing adapted or designed for use in making an escape, with the purpose of facilitating the escape of any prisoner confined therein, or of facilitating the commission of any other offense; or

(2) Assists or attempts to assist any prisoner who is being held in custody or confinement for the purpose of effecting the prisoner's escape from custody or confinement.

2. The offense of aiding escape of a prisoner is a class A misdemeanor, unless committed by introducing a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument into a place of confinement or aiding escape of a prisoner being held in custody or confinement on the basis of a felony charge or conviction, in which case it is a class B felony.

(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2001 H.B. 144 & 46, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.650 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.650
473.650 Distributee may credit share against purchase price, when.
Status: in_force

473.650. Distributee may credit share against purchase price, when. — If a distributee becomes a purchaser of the property at a sale for the purpose of making distribution, his receipt for the amount of his share shall be received in payment of an equal amount of the purchase money, and the court shall allow the amount of such receipt as so much distributed under the order of court.

(RSMo 1939 § 243, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 227) Prior revisions: 1929 § 244; 1919 § 243; 1909 § 252
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 64.560 — MO Code / Chapter 64 / Section 64.560
64.560 Not to affect strip mining — commercial structures permitted, where (second ...
Status: in_force

64.560. Not to affect strip mining — commercial structures permitted, where (second and third class counties). — That nothing herein shall affect the recovery of natural resources by strip or open cut mining; provided that commercial structures shall be permitted in all districts except those zoned for residential or recreational use.

(L. 1951 p. 406 § 18)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 9.045 — MO Code / Chapter 9 / Section 9.045
9.045 First full week of March, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Status: in_force

9.045. First full week of March, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. — The first full week of March is hereby designated as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in the state of Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate activities and events to increase awareness of multiple sclerosis.

(L. 2015 H.B. 861)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 632.455 — MO Code / Chapter 632 / Section 632.455
632.455 Patient, absent without permission, return may be requested, when.
Status: in_force

632.455. Patient, absent without permission, return may be requested, when. — 1. If requested to do so by the head of a mental health program, the sheriff of the county where a patient absent without authorization is found shall apprehend and return him or her to the program.

2. The head of the program may request the return of an absent patient under subsection 1 of this section only under one or more of the following circumstances:

(1) The patient is a minor whose admission was applied for by his or her parent or legal custodian, who has not requested the minor patient's release;

(2) The patient is a minor under jurisdiction of the juvenile court;

(3) The patient has been declared legally incapacitated and his or her guardian has not requested his or her release;

(4) The patient was committed to the department under chapter 552 or this chapter;

(5) The patient's condition is of such a nature that, for the protection of the patient or others, the head of the program determines that the patient's return to the program is necessary as noted in the patient's records, in which case civil detention procedures shall be initiated upon return to the program.

(L. 1982 H.B. 1565, A.L. 1996 S.B. 884 & 841, A.L. 2023 S.B. 106)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 493.110 — MO Code / Chapter 493 / Section 493.110
493.110 Board to meet and select newspapers, when, how.
Status: in_force

493.110. Board to meet and select newspapers, when, how. — In all such cities, a board, consisting of the judges of the circuit court of such city, or of the judicial circuit in which such city is situated, or a majority of the same, shall, on or before the first day of January, 1912, and every two years thereafter, cause to be published in some daily newspaper of said city a notice for at least ten days announcing and designating the time and place when and where the said board shall have a hearing to determine what newspapers in such cities are eligible to publish such notices under the provisions of the foregoing section. The publishers of newspapers desiring the right to publish such notices shall, upon or prior to the date of such hearing, file with said board a petition, verified by the affidavit of such publishers, directed to said board petitioning for such right and setting forth that such newspaper has the required circulation as set forth in the foregoing section. At the time and place so designated the said board shall determine, by such method as shall seem to it best, what newspapers so making application are eligible under the provisions of the foregoing section, and a record of the decisions of the board and a list of the newspapers so declared eligible shall be made in such court and in such manner as the board shall determine.

(RSMo 1939 § 7772) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7632; 1919 § 9031
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.252 — MO Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43.252
43.252 Highway patrol traffic records fund created, moneys to be deposited into fund.
Status: in_force

43.252. Highway patrol traffic records fund created, moneys to be deposited into fund. — All moneys received by the superintendent of the Missouri highway patrol for the copying of reports, photographs, and other related materials of highway patrol-investigated motor vehicle accidents and for requests for specialized statistical computer analysis of motor vehicle accident investigation data shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the "Highway Patrol Traffic Records Fund" which is hereby created. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, if the moneys collected and deposited into the fund are not totally expended annually by the highway patrol at the end of the biennium, such unexpended moneys in such fund shall remain in the fund and shall not revert to the state general revenue fund.

(L. 2003 S.B. 675)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 57.590 — MO Code / Chapter 57 / Section 57.590
57.590 Offices, clerical assistance, equipment, supplies, provided by county — ...
Status: in_force

57.590. Offices, clerical assistance, equipment, supplies, provided by county — cooperation with police. — The county commission shall provide suitable offices for the sheriff to use for highway patrol purposes which shall be open at all times and be in charge of the sheriff. The sheriff, with the approval of the county commission, shall employ the clerical force, radio operators, and other subordinates, and shall provide the office equipment, stationery, postage, supplies, telegraph and telephone facilities as he shall deem necessary. The county highway patrol radio network shall be under the control of and at the service of the sheriff for the regular and emergency bulletins and service the sheriff may require from time to time and shall cooperate with other law enforcement agencies.

(L. 1955 p. 372 § 3)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 140.690 — MO Code / Chapter 140 / Section 140.690
140.690 Such taxes a lien.
Status: in_force

140.690. Such taxes a lien. — Real property is in all cases liable for all taxes due any city or incorporated town, and a lien is created in favor of the state of Missouri for all these taxes, and the interest and costs provided by law, the same as for state and county taxes, which lien shall be enforced as in this chapter provided.

(RSMo 1939 § 11206, A.L. 1959 H.B. 106) Prior revisions: 1929 § 9974; 1919 § 12964; 1909 § 11516
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 347.117 — MO Code / Chapter 347 / Section 347.117
347.117 Effect of death or incompetence of member, assignability of interest — ...
Status: in_force

347.117. Effect of death or incompetence of member, assignability of interest — business organization as member, dissolution, assignability of interest. — 1. Unless otherwise provided in the operating agreement, if a member who is an individual dies or a court of competent jurisdiction judges the member to be incompetent to manage his or her person or property, the member's executor, administrator, guardian, conservator, or other legal representative shall have any power the member had to give his assignee the right to become a member and all of the rights of an assignee of the member's interest.

2. If a member is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust or other entity and is dissolved or terminated, its legal representative or successor shall have any power the member had to give his assignee the right to become a member and all of the rights of an assignee of the member's interest.

(L. 1993 S.B. 66 & 20 § 359.772) Effective 12-01-93
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 577.612 — MO Code / Chapter 577 / Section 577.612
577.612 Tampering with or circumventing the operation of an interlock device — penalty.
Status: in_force

577.612. Tampering with or circumventing the operation of an interlock device — penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of tampering with or circumventing the operation of an ignition interlock device if:

(1) His or her driving privilege is restricted by a prohibition on the operation of any vehicle unless that vehicle is equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device, and he or she knowingly requests or solicits any other person to blow into an ignition interlock device or to start a vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing the person so restricted with an operable vehicle; or

(2) He or she blows into an ignition interlock device or starts a vehicle equipped with the device for the purpose of providing an operable vehicle to a person whose driving privilege is restricted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or chapter 302 by a prohibition on the operation of any vehicle unless that vehicle is equipped with a functioning, certified ignition interlock device; or

(3) He or she tampers with, or circumvents the operation of, an ignition interlock device.

2. The offense of tampering with or circumventing the operation of an ignition interlock device is a class A misdemeanor.

(L. 1995 S.B. 102 § 7, A.L. 2008 S.B. 930 & 947, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 290.528 — MO Code / Chapter 290 / Section 290.528
290.528 Minimum wage and employment benefits, limitations on political subdivisions.
Status: in_force

290.528. Minimum wage and employment benefits, limitations on political subdivisions. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Employee" , an individual employed in this state by an employer;

(2) "Employer" , any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or any other entity that is legally doing business in this state; except that, the term "employer" shall not include any public employer, as defined in section 285.525 ;

(3) "Employment benefits" , anything of value that an employee may receive from an employer in addition to wages and salary. The term includes, but is not limited to, health, disability, retirement, profit-sharing, and death benefits; group accidental death and dismemberment benefits; paid or unpaid days off from work for holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal necessity; and terms of employment, attendance, or leave policies;

(4) "Political subdivision" , any municipality, special district, local governmental body, county, city, town, or village.

2. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, no political subdivision shall establish, mandate, or otherwise require an employer to provide to an employee:

(1) A minimum or living wage rate; or

(2) Employment benefits;

that exceed state laws, rules, or regulations. Sections 290.500 to 290.530 shall preempt and nullify all political subdivision ordinances, rules, and regulations currently in effect or later enacted relating to the establishment or enforcement of a minimum or living wage or the provision of employment benefits that exceed state laws, rules, or regulations.

(L. 1990 H.B. 1881 § 13, A.L. 2006 Adopted by Initiative, Proposition B, November 7, 2006, A.L. 2017 H.B. 1194 & 1193)