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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 383.077 — MO Code / Chapter 383 / Section 383.077
383.077 Reports of legal malpractice claims, contents.
Status: in_force

383.077. Reports of legal malpractice claims, contents. — 1. Every insurer providing legal malpractice insurance to attorneys at law or a professional corporation duly engaged in the practice of law in Missouri and all employees of the foregoing acting in the course and scope of their employment shall submit a confidential report to the director on January first of each year containing all claims for legal malpractice made against any of its insureds during the preceding twelve-month period.

2. The report shall be in writing and on a form prescribed by the director. One form shall be completed for each claim and the form shall contain the following information relating to each claim:

(1) The insurer's claim number;

(2) The city population where the claim was made;

(3) How many lawyers are insured under the policy;

(4) How many years the insured had been in practice at the time of the alleged act or omission;

(5) The type of law office of which the insured is a member;

(6) The relationship of the insured to the claimant;

(7) Whether the claim arose after the insured made an attempt to collect a fee;

(8) Whether the claim arose from an area of law normal to the insured's practice;

(9) The month and year of the occurrence on which the claim was based;

(10) The month and year when the claim was first reported to the insurer;

(11) The area of law in which the insured was retained by the claimant;

(12) The major activity in which the lawyer was engaged at the time the alleged act or omission occurred;

(13) The alleged act or omission which was the most significantly related to the cause of the claim being made;

(14) The reserve established for loss payment;

(15) The reserve established for loss expenses; and

(16) The amount of the insured's deductible.

3. The insurer shall, within six months of final disposition of the claim, report to the director the final outcome of the claim including any payments made.

(L. 1985 H.B. 657 & 337 § 2)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 573.507 — MO Code / Chapter 573 / Section 573.507
573.507 Minimum age limit — security personnel — random drug testing — space ...
Status: in_force

573.507. Minimum age limit — security personnel — random drug testing — space limitation — prohibition of public displays. — 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any city not within a county and any county may establish a minimum age limit for admission into any adult cabaret within the city or county.

2. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any city not within a county and any county may require security personnel to be present on the premises of any adult cabaret within the city or county.

3. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any city not within a county and any county may require employers of any adult cabaret within the city or county to conduct random testing for the presence of illegal substances within the blood or urine of any or all employees of such adult cabaret.

4. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any city not within a county and any county may prohibit within such city or county any live public nudity within ten feet of any person observing such nudity.

5. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any city not within a county and any county may prohibit within such city or county the public display of sexual intercourse, deviate sexual intercourse or appearing in a state of nudity in any adult cabaret.

(L. 1993 S.B. 180 § 14) Effective 7-02-93
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.654 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.654
67.654 Investment in bond issues, by whom, authority.
Status: in_force

67.654. Investment in bond issues, by whom, authority. — The bonds of the authority are securities in which all public officers and bodies of this state and all municipalities and municipal subdivisions, all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, all banks, trust companies, savings associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries, and all other persons whatsoever who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the state, may properly and legally invest funds, including capital, in their control or belonging to them.

(L. 1988 H.B. 1144)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 514.100 — MO Code / Chapter 514 / Section 514.100
514.100 In case of several defendants, judgment in favor of one or more — costs, ...
Status: in_force

514.100. In case of several defendants, judgment in favor of one or more — costs, how awarded. — Where several persons are made defendants to any action, and any one or more of them shall have judgment in his favor, every person so having judgment shall recover his costs, in like manner as if such judgment had been entered in favor of all the defendants, unless it shall appear to the court that there was reasonable cause for making such person defendant to such action.

(RSMo 1939 § 1410) Prior revisions: 1929 § 1246; 1919 § 1698; 1909 § 2267
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 50.610 — MO Code / Chapter 50 / Section 50.610
50.610 Commission may revise budget — adoption and appropriation order.
Status: in_force

50.610. Commission may revise budget — adoption and appropriation order. — After the budget hearings, the county commission may revise, alter, increase or decrease the items contained in the budget and may eliminate any item or add new items. If it increases the total proposed expenditures from any fund so that the total proposed expenditures exceed the total estimated income, it shall also make provision for the necessary additional income so that the budget as adopted shall provide revenue at least equal to expenditures for each fund. Any cash surplus at the end of any fiscal year shall be carried forward and merged with the revenues of the succeeding year. Payment of any legal unpaid obligations of any prior year, however, shall be a first charge in the budget against the revenues of the budget year. Except as herein provided, the budget shall be adopted and the appropriation order finally made at least ten days after the beginning of the fiscal year. At the same time, the county commission shall tentatively fix the tax rate necessary to finance and balance the budget. At the same time, also, a statement shall be prepared and made public showing the changes made by the county commission in the budget. The final tax rate need not be fixed until final action by the state tax commission on the assessment made by the county assessor. In any year in which the terms of any of the commissioners of the county commission in counties of classes one and two expire, the budget shall be approved and the appropriation order made by the new commission within thirty days after the beginning of the fiscal year.

(RSMo 1939 § 10927, A.L. 1945 p. 603, A.L. 1959 S.B. 64, A.L. 1965 p. 155)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 257.100 — MO Code / Chapter 257 / Section 257.100
257.100 Form of ballot.
Status: in_force

257.100. Form of ballot. — The question shall be submitted in substantially the following form:

Shall a ______ Conservancy District be established?

(L. 1959 S.B. 199 § 10, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.417 — MO Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.417
227.417 Jerry Corp Memorial Highway designated for portion of U.S. Highway 160 in ...
Status: in_force

227.417. Jerry Corp Memorial Highway designated for portion of U.S. Highway 160 in Ozark County. — The portion of U.S. Highway 160 in Ozark County from the bridge that crosses Bryant Creek to a location two and one-half miles east of such bridge shall be known as the "Jerry Corp Memorial Highway". The costs for such designation shall be paid by private donations.

(L. 2015 H.B. 522, et al. merged with S.B. 156)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 509.050 — MO Code / Chapter 509 / Section 509.050
509.050 Pleading, setting forth claim for relief, contents — demand for dollar ...
Status: in_force

509.050. Pleading, setting forth claim for relief, contents — demand for dollar amount not permitted, exception — discovery used to determine total damages, use in trial prohibited. — 1. A pleading which sets forth a claim for relief, whether an original claim, counterclaim, crossclaim or third-party claim shall contain:

(1) A short and plain statement of the facts showing that the pleader is entitled to relief; and

(2) A demand for judgment for the relief to which he deems himself entitled. The prayer for relief need not include a request for prejudgment interest otherwise properly allowable under subsection 2 of section 408.040 . If a recovery of money be demanded, no dollar amount or figure shall be included in the demand except to determine the proper jurisdictional authority, but the prayer shall be for such damages as are fair and reasonable. The provisions of this section shall not affect the conduct of trial with regard to stating, proving, or arguing damages. Relief in the alternative or of several different types may be demanded.

2. A party may discover the total damages being claimed. The response to such discovery shall not be used at trial by opposing parties for any purpose.

(L. 1943 p. 353 § 36, A.L. 1987 H.B. 700, A.L. 1993 S.B. 88) CROSS REFERENCE: Medical and health care providers, malpractice sections, Chap. 538; 509.050 not applicable, 538.300
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 375.1164 — MO Code / Chapter 375 / Section 375.1164
375.1164 Seizure order, director may petition for, when — effects.
Status: in_force

375.1164. Seizure order, director may petition for, when — effects. — 1. The director may file in a court of this state a petition alleging, with respect to a domestic insurer:

(1) That there exist any grounds that would justify a court order for a formal delinquency proceeding against an insurer under sections 375.1150 to 375.1246 ;

(2) That the interest of policyholders, creditors or the public will be endangered by delay.

2. Upon the filing under subsection 1 of this section, the court may issue forthwith, ex parte and without a hearing, an order which shall direct the director to secure and take immediate possession and control of the property, books, accounts, documents, and other records of an insurer, and of the premises occupied by it for transaction of its business; and until further order of the court enjoin the insurer and its officers, managers, agents, and employees from disposition of its property and from the transaction of its business except with the written consent of the director.

3. The court shall specify within the order its duration, which shall be such time as the court deems necessary for the director to ascertain the condition of the insurer. On motion of either party or on its own motion, the court may from time to time hold such hearings after such notice as it deems appropriate, and may extend, shorten, or modify the terms of the seizure order. The court shall vacate the seizure order if the director fails to commence a formal proceeding under the act * after having had a reasonable opportunity to do so. An order of the court made pursuant to a formal proceeding under sections 375.1150 to 375.1246 shall vacate the seizure order.

4. Entry of a seizure order under this section shall not constitute an anticipatory breach of contract of the insurer.

5. An insurer subject to an ex parte order under this section may petition the court at any time after the issuance of such order for a hearing and review of the order. The court shall hold such a hearing and review not more than fifteen days after the request.

6. If, at any time after the issuance of such an order, it appears to the court that any person whose interest is or will be substantially affected by the order did not appear at the hearing and has not been served, the court may order that notice be given. An order that notice be given shall not stay the effect of any order previously issued by the court.

(L. 1991 H.B. 385, et al. § 58, A.L. 1992 H.B. 1574) *"The act" (H.B. 1574, 1992) contained numerous sections. Consult Disposition of Sections table for a definitive listing.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 376.2034 — MO Code / Chapter 376 / Section 376.2034
376.2034 Restriction on step therapy protocol, patient to have access to override ...
Status: in_force

376.2034. Restriction on step therapy protocol, patient to have access to override exception determination — procedure. — 1. If coverage of a prescription drug for the treatment of any medical condition is restricted for use by a health carrier, health benefit plan, or utilization review organization via a step therapy protocol, a patient, through his or her health care provider, shall have access to a clear, convenient, and readily accessible process to request a step therapy override exception determination. A health carrier, health benefit plan, or utilization review organization may use its existing medical exceptions process to satisfy this requirement. The process shall be disclosed to the patient and health care provider, which shall include the necessary documentation needed to process such request and be made available on the health carrier plan or health benefit plan website.

2. A step therapy override exception determination shall be granted if the patient has tried the step therapy required prescription drugs while under his or her current or previous health insurance or health benefit plan, and such prescription drugs were discontinued due to lack of efficacy or effectiveness, diminished effect, or an adverse event, or if the patient's treating health care provider attests that coverage of the prescribed prescription drug is necessary to save the life of the patient. Pharmacy drug samples shall not be considered trial and failure of a preferred prescription drug in lieu of trying the step therapy required prescription drug.

3. The health carrier, health benefit plan, or utilization review organization may request relevant documentation from the patient or provider to support the override exception request.

4. Upon the granting of a step therapy override exception request, the health carrier, health benefit plan, or utilization review organization shall authorize dispensation of and coverage for the prescription drug prescribed by the patient's treating health care provider, provided such drug is a covered drug under such policy or contract.

5. This section shall not be construed to prevent:

(1) A health carrier, health benefit plan, or utilization review organization from requiring a patient to try a generic equivalent or other brand name drug prior to providing coverage for the requested prescription drug; or

(2) A health care provider from prescribing a prescription drug he or she determines is medically appropriate.

(L. 2016 H.B. 2029, A.L. 2021 H.B. 432)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 95.505 — MO Code / Chapter 95 / Section 95.505
95.505 Certain municipal officers to pay fees to treasurer (cities over 200,000).
Status: in_force

95.505. Certain municipal officers to pay fees to treasurer (cities over 200,000). — Every officer of any municipality in this state having a population of more than two hundred thousand inhabitants, who performs duties for the state by virtue of his office, and whose salary and the expenses of his office are paid, or for the payment of which provision is made, by such municipality, directly out of its treasury, shall collect and pay over daily to the treasurer of such municipality all fees, commissions and other compensation allowed or authorized under and by virtue of any state law, for or by reason of the performance by him of any and all acts for or on account of the state, or duties imposed upon him relating in any manner to the state or its revenue or other affairs; and he shall make settlement therefor in the same manner as is or may be required of other officers of such municipality. Nothing in this section shall be so construed as to apply to collectors of revenue in such municipalities; provided, that such municipality shall pay all the expenses of making out the back tax books.

(RSMo 1939 § 7425) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7272; 1919 § 8692; 1909 § 9572
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 208.646 — MO Code / Chapter 208 / Section 208.646
208.646 Waiting period required, when.
Status: in_force

208.646. Waiting period required, when. — There shall be a thirty-day waiting period after enrollment for uninsured children in families with an income of more than two hundred twenty-five percent of the federal poverty level before the child becomes eligible for insurance under the provisions of sections 208.631 to 208.658 . If the parent or guardian with an income of more than two hundred twenty-five percent of the federal poverty level fails to meet the co-payment or premium requirements, the child shall not be eligible for coverage under sections 208.631 to 208.658 for ninety days after the department provides notice of such failure to the parent or guardian.

(L. 1998 S.B. 632 § 208.185 subsec. 9, A.L. 2014 S.B. 754 merged with S.B. 869)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 570.408 — MO Code / Chapter 570 / Section 570.408
570.408 Perjury for the purpose of obtaining public assistance — penalty.
Status: in_force

570.408. Perjury for the purpose of obtaining public assistance — penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of perjury for the purpose of obtaining public assistance if he or she knowingly makes a false or misleading statement or misrepresents a fact material for the purpose of obtaining public assistance if the false or misleading statement is reduced to writing and verified by the signature of the person making the statement and by the signature of any employee of the Missouri department of social services. The same person may not be charged with unlawfully receiving public assistance benefits and perjury pursuant to this section when both offenses arise from the same application for benefits.

2. A statement or fact is material, regardless of its admissibility under rules of evidence, if it could substantially affect or did substantially affect the granting of public assistance.

3. Knowledge of the materiality of the statement or fact is not an element of this offense, and it is no defense that:

(1) The person mistakenly believed the fact to be immaterial; or

(2) The person was not competent, for reasons other than mental disability, to make the statement.

4. The offense of perjury for the purpose of obtaining public assistance is a class A misdemeanor, unless the value of the public assistance unlawfully obtained or unlawfully attempted to be obtained is seven hundred fifty dollars or more, in which case it is a class E felony, or the person has previously been found guilty of two violations under sections 570.400 to 570.410 , in which case it is a class D felony.

(L. 1987 S.B. 259 § 6, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1888, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Transferred 2014; formerly 578.385; Effective 1-01-17
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 88.100 — MO Code / Chapter 88 / Section 88.100
88.100 Public improvement — assessment against railroad real property.
Status: in_force

88.100. Public improvement — assessment against railroad real property. — All real property, including rights-of-way, yards and depot grounds, situated within the corporate limits of any incorporated city, town or village in this state, of any railroad company which now owns or operates, or which may hereafter own or operate, any railroad or part of a railroad within the corporate limits of any such city, town or village, shall be subject to special assessments for public improvements made by any such city, town or village, in the same manner and to the same extent in all respects as the real property of any other person or corporation therein. And all laws which now or which may hereafter be in force for the making, enforcement and collection of such special assessments against the real property of other persons and corporations in such city, town or village, shall apply to and govern the making, collection and enforcement of such special assessments against such real property of any such railroad company in the same manner and to the same extent as to such special assessments against the real property of other persons and corporations therein.

(RSMo 1939 § 7367) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7216; 1919 § 8655; 1909 § 9543
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 252.241 — MO Code / Chapter 252 / Section 252.241
252.241 Penalty for hunting or fishing when license is suspended, revoked, denied.
Status: in_force

252.241. Penalty for hunting or fishing when license is suspended, revoked, denied. — 1. No person shall hunt or fish during a period when any permit or privilege allowing such person to hunt or fish is suspended, revoked, or denied by any court of this state or by the conservation commission during the term of such suspension, revocation, or denial.

2. Violation of subsection 1 of this section is a class A misdemeanor.

3. The penalties prescribed by this section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other penalties prescribed by law.

(L. 1993 H.B. 306 § 1)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 393.440 — MO Code / Chapter 393 / Section 393.440
393.440 Powers not to be exercised until approved by public service commission.
Status: in_force

393.440. Powers not to be exercised until approved by public service commission. — None of the following rights, to wit:

(1) The right to condemn any stratum or formation for the purpose of utilization thereof for the underground storage of gas, or

(2) The right to proceed as in cases of condemnation provided for by section 393.420 , or

(3) The right to acquire by condemnation temporary licenses pursuant to section 393.430 may be exercised by any gas storage company unless such company shall have first obtained an order from the public service commission finding that the exercise of such rights by such company will be in the public interest. Such order shall be made after hearing, and shall be effective, and subject to application for rehearing and to judicial review, as in the case of other orders of the public service commission.

(L. 1953 p. 513 § 10) (1956) Evidence held to justify authorization of condemnation proceeding by public service commission. Collins v. Pub. Serv. Comm., 365 Mo. 1086, 293 S.W.2d 345.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.260 — MO Code / Chapter 473 / Section 473.260
473.260 Devolution of estate at death.
Status: in_force

473.260. Devolution of estate at death. — When a person dies, his real and personal property, except exempt property, passes to the persons to whom it is devised by his last will, or, in the absence of such disposition, to the persons who succeed to his estate as his heirs; but it is subject to the possession of the executor or administrator and to the election of the surviving spouse and is chargeable with the expenses of administering the estate, the payment of other claims and allowances to the family, except as otherwise provided in this law.

(L. 1955 p. 385 § 105)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 105.201 — MO Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105.201
105.201 Office of administration to develop flexible benefit plan.
Status: in_force

105.201. Office of administration to develop flexible benefit plan. — 1. The office of administration shall develop a flexible benefit plan for all state employees. The objectives of the plan shall be to:

(1) Allow employees to customize their benefit selection;

(2) Maximize equity in benefits among state employees; and

(3) Deliver benefits to state employees in the most cost-effective manner possible.

2. The office of administration shall seek input from all departments and the general assembly to determine which benefits would be appropriate and prudent to include within the plan.

3. Nothing in this act * shall be construed to authorize the implementation of said plan.

(L. 1995 S.B. 410 § 1) *"This act" (S.B. 410, 1995) contained numerous sections. Consult Disposition of Sections table for a definitive listing.