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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 71.350 — MO Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71.350
71.350 Parking facilities for motor vehicles, certain cities.
Status: in_force

71.350. Parking facilities for motor vehicles, certain cities. — Any incorporated city or town in this state of not more than seven hundred thousand and not less than one thousand population, and any county in this state having a constitutional charter, may rent, lease and improve property, or acquire property by gift, purchase, exchange, or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain over unimproved property in the manner provided by law for the condemnation of land for street or road purposes in such municipality or county, except that nothing herein is construed to limit the right to the use of eminent domain in connection with improved property used for or devoted to commercial purposes; and may construct, install or equip buildings and facilities thereon for parking motor vehicles; and may own, manage, use or operate property and facilities thereon for parking motor vehicles, and make or authorize the making of a charge for the use of property and facilities for such purposes, except that the municipality or county shall not dispense or furnish or allow any lessee or occupant to dispense or furnish, upon or in connection with any property or facility acquired or operated pursuant to this section any product or service other than the parking of motor vehicles.

(L. 1945 V. I p. 392 § 7411a, A.L. 1959 H.B. 328)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 88.848 — MO Code / Chapter 88 / Section 88.848
88.848 When no bids received, city may construct sewer, tax bills.
Status: in_force

88.848. When no bids received, city may construct sewer, tax bills. — Whenever the municipality advertises for bids for the construction of a new district sewer, as provided by law, and receives no bids therefor, the municipality may proceed to construct the sewer at its own expense and shall keep an accurate account of the amount expended for labor and materials used. As soon as the district sewer has been completed the engineer or other officer having charge of the work shall compute the whole cost thereof and apportion the same against the lots, tracts or parcels of ground in proportion to the area of the whole district, exclusive of public highways, and the officer shall report the same to the governing body of the municipality by bill or otherwise. The clerk shall issue tax bills, payable to the municipality, against each lot, tract or parcel of ground for the amount for which it is liable. And when the tax bill made payable to the city, town or village is assigned, the municipality shall not be liable thereon in any court action in any manner as provided in section 88.826 .

(L. 1959 S.B. 344 § 17)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 67.623 — MO Code / Chapter 67 / Section 67.623
67.623 Collection and administration of tax, options.
Status: in_force

67.623. Collection and administration of tax, options. — 1. On and after the effective date of any tax authorized under the provisions of section 67.619 , each regional convention and visitors commission may adopt one of the two following provisions for the collection and administration of the tax:

(1) Any regional convention and visitors commission may enter into agreements with the license collector of any constitutional charter city not within a county and the collector of revenue of each constitutional charter county adjoining such city for the purpose of collecting the tax authorized in section 67.619 . The tax to be collected by the license collector and collector of revenue shall be remitted to the regional convention and visitors commission not later than thirty days following the end of any calendar quarter. In the event such agreements are entered into, the governing bodies of the city not within a county and the constitutional charter county adjoining the city shall adopt rules and regulations for the collection and administration of the tax.

(2) Any regional convention and visitors commission may enter into an agreement with the director of revenue of the state of Missouri for the purpose of collecting the tax authorized in section 67.619 . In the event any regional convention and visitors commission enters into an agreement with the director of revenue of the state of Missouri for the collection of the tax authorized in section 67.619 , the director of revenue shall perform all functions incident to the administration, collection, enforcement, and operation of such tax, and the director of revenue shall collect the additional tax authorized under the provisions of section 67.619 . The tax authorized under the provisions of section 67.619 shall be collected and reported upon such forms and under such administrative rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the director of revenue, and the director of revenue shall retain not less than one percent nor more than three percent for cost of collection.

2. The director of revenue of the state of Missouri is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with political subdivisions to collect on behalf of such political subdivisions taxes levied by such political subdivisions.

(L. 1984 S.B. 709 § 9) Effective 5-15-84
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.160 — MO Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43.160
43.160 Duties of the patrol on highways.
Status: in_force

43.160. Duties of the patrol on highways. — It shall be the duty of the patrol to police the highways constructed and maintained by the commission; to regulate the movement of traffic thereon; to enforce thereon the laws of this state relating to the operation and use of vehicles on the highways; to enforce and prevent thereon the violation of the laws relating to the size, weight and speed of commercial motor vehicles and all laws designed to protect and safeguard the highways constructed and maintained by the commission. It shall be the duty of the patrol whenever possible to determine persons causing or responsible for the breaking, damaging or destruction of any improved hard surfaced roadway, structure, sign markers, guard rail, or any other appurtenance constructed or maintained by the commission and to arrest persons criminally responsible therefor and to bring them before the proper officials for prosecution. It shall be the duty of the patrol to cooperate with such state official as may be designated by law in the collection of all state revenue derived from highway users as an incident to their use or right to use the highways of the state, including all license fees and taxes upon motor vehicles, trailers, and motor vehicle fuels, and upon, with respect to, or on the privilege of the manufacture, receipt, storage, distribution, sale or use thereof (except the sales tax on motor vehicles and trailers, and all property taxes).

(RSMo 1939 § 8358, A.L. 1945 p. 977) (1966) Missouri state troopers were well within their rights in making check on automobile which corresponded with stolen vehicle report and the halting and check of driver did not constitute an arrest so as to bring into play all requirements of probable cause. Rodgers v. United States, 362 F.2d 358.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 371.250 — MO Code / Chapter 371 / Section 371.250
371.250 Corporations and banks may own stock or securities of company, securities ...
Status: in_force

371.250. Corporations and banks may own stock or securities of company, securities exempt. — Notwithstanding any rule at common law or any provision of any law or any provision in their respective charters, agreements of association, articles of organization, certificates of incorporation, or trust indentures:

(1) All domestic corporations organized for the purpose of carrying on business within this state, including, without implied limitation, any railroad or transportation corporation, and all trusts, are authorized to acquire, purchase, hold, sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose of any bonds, securities, or other evidences of indebtedness created by, or the shares of the capital stock of any corporation established by this chapter and, while owners of said stock, to exercise all the rights, powers and privileges of ownership, including the right to vote thereon, all without the approval of any regulatory authority of this state;

(2) All banking organizations are hereby authorized to become members of any corporation established by this chapter and to make loans to any such corporation as provided herein;

(3) A banking organization which does not become a member of a corporation established by this chapter shall not acquire any shares of the capital stock of such corporation;

(4) Each banking organization which becomes a member of a corporation established by this chapter is authorized to acquire, purchase, hold, sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, pledge, or otherwise dispose of any bonds, securities or other evidences of indebtedness issued by such corporation or the shares of its capital stock and while owners of said stock to exercise all the rights, powers and privileges of ownership, including the right to vote thereon, all without the approval of any regulatory authority of this state; except that the amount of capital stock of such corporation which may be acquired by any member pursuant to the authority granted herein shall not exceed ten percent of the loan limit of such member as provided by law. The amount of capital stock of such corporation which any member is authorized to acquire pursuant to the authority granted herein shall be in addition to the amount of capital stock in corporations which such member may otherwise be authorized to acquire;

(5) The bonds, securities or other evidences of indebtedness, and shares of capital stock of a corporation established pursuant to this chapter shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter 409 and all rules promulgated thereunder.

(L. 1961 p. 157 § 24, A.L. 1963 p. 478, A.L. 1978 S.B. 657)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 233.115 — MO Code / Chapter 233 / Section 233.115
233.115 Board may build bridges.
Status: in_force

233.115. Board may build bridges. — Said board may, by contract or otherwise, under such regulations as the board shall prescribe, build, repair and maintain, or cause to be built, repaired, or maintained all bridges and culverts needed within said district; provided, however, that the county commission of the county in which said special road district is located may, in its discretion, out of the funds available to it for that purpose, construct, maintain, or repair, any bridge, or bridges, or culvert or culverts in such road district, or districts, or it may, in its discretion, appropriate out of the funds available for that purpose money to aid and assist the commissioners of said special road district, or districts, which shall be expended by the commissioners of said special road district, or districts, as above provided.

(RSMo 1939 § 8688) Prior revisions: 1929 § 8039; 1919 § 10815; 1909 § 10591
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 375.861 — MO Code / Chapter 375 / Section 375.861
375.861 Foreign company survivor of merger, documents to be filed with director.
Status: in_force

375.861. Foreign company survivor of merger, documents to be filed with director. — 1. Whenever a foreign insurance company authorized to transact business in this state is the surviving company of a statutory merger permitted by the laws of the state or country under which it is organized, and the merger is not subject to the provisions of section 375.241 , it shall forthwith file with the director:

(1) Copies of the agreement and certificate of merger duly authenticated by the proper officer of the state or country under the laws of which the statutory merger was effected; and

(2) If any of the companies party to the merger was not admitted to transact business in this state, a statement of the financial condition and business of each of the companies, as of the end of the preceding calendar year complying as to form, content and verification with the requirements for annual statements, or a financial statement as of such later date as the director may require.

2. It is not necessary for the surviving company to procure a new certificate of authority to transact business in this state nor an amended certificate unless the name of the company is changed thereby or unless the company desires to transact in this state kinds of business other than those which it is then authorized to transact.

3. Whenever a foreign insurance company authorized to transact business in this state is a party to a statutory merger and the company is not the surviving company, or if the foreign insurance company is a party to a consolidation, then the certificate of authority of the foreign company shall terminate upon the merger or consolidation, and the surviving company, if not previously authorized to transact business in this state, or the new company, in the case of consolidation, shall be subject to the same requirements for admission to transact business in this state as any other foreign company.

(L. 1967 p. 516)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 375.944 — MO Code / Chapter 375 / Section 375.944
375.944 Judicial review — decree, order — additional evidence — finality of order, when.
Status: in_force

375.944. Judicial review — decree, order — additional evidence — finality of order, when. — 1. Any person, including any person who has been permitted to intervene, who is aggrieved by a final order or decision of the director shall be entitled to judicial review thereof, as provided in sections 536.100 to 536.140 .

2. The court shall make and enter upon the pleadings, evidence and proceedings set forth in the transcript a decree modifying, affirming or reversing the order of the director, in whole or in part. To the extent that the order of the director is affirmed, the court shall thereupon issue its own order commanding obedience to the terms of such order of the director. If either party shall apply to the court for leave to adduce additional evidence, and shall show to the satisfaction of the court that such additional evidence is material and that there were reasonable grounds for the failure to adduce such evidence in the proceeding before the director, the court may order such additional evidence to be taken before the director and to be adduced upon the hearing in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as the court may deem proper. The director may modify his findings of fact, or make new findings by reason of the additional evidence so taken, and he shall file such modified or new findings which are supported by evidence on the record and his recommendation, if any, for the modification or setting aside of his original order, with the return of such additional evidence.

3. An order issued by the director under section 375.942 shall become final:

(1) Upon the expiration of the time allowed for filing a petition for review if no such petition has been duly filed within such time; except that the director may thereafter modify or set aside his order to the extent provided in subsection 2 of section 375.942 ; or

(2) Upon the final decision of the court if the court directs that the order of the director be affirmed or the petition for review dismissed.

4. No order of the director under section 375.942 or order of a court to enforce the same shall in any way relieve or absolve any person affected by such order from any liability under any other laws of this state.

(L. 1959 H.B. 251 § 8, A.L. 1991 S.B 53)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 620.425 — MO Code / Chapter 620 / Section 620.425
620.425 Historic legacy trails recognized — department to ensure signage along each ...
Status: in_force

620.425. Historic legacy trails recognized — department to ensure signage along each trail. — 1. The following trails are hereby recognized as "Historic Legacy Trails of Missouri":

(1) Lewis and Clark trail;

(2) Mark Twain legacy trail;

(3) Route 66 legacy trail;

(4) U.S. Grant trail;

(5) Pony express trail;

(6) Oregon legacy trail;

(7) Heritage alliance;

(8) Way of American genius legacy trail;

(9) African civil rights legacy trail;

(10) Katy legacy trail;

(11) Harry Truman heritage legacy trail;

(12) Rock Island legacy trail;

(13) Trail of Tears;

(14) Boone's Lick trail;

(15) Santa Fe trail;

(16) Mina Sauk trail;

(17) Taum Sauk highpoint trail;

(18) Ozark trail;

(19) Caudill trail;

(20) Butterfield overland national historic trail;

(21) Honey War trail;

(22) California national historic trail;

(23) Osage legacy trail;

(24) Mississippi greenway;

(25) Mississippi river trail;

(26) Mississippi river water trail;

(27) American discovery trails;

(28) U.S. bike route 66; and

(29) Potawatomi trail of death.

2. Subject to appropriation, the department of economic development shall determine whether signage already exists identifying the trails and, where the department determines there is no signage already in place, the department may coordinate with the National Park Service, the department of natural resources, the department of transportation, local government entities, or local historical societies or similar nonprofit organizations to fund the placement of at least two signs along each trail, one of which shall be at the beginning, denoting the trail's status as a historic legacy trail. For a trail not wholly contained within the state, the department of economic development shall have the discretion to determine where to fund the placement of signs.

(L. 2025 S.B. 348 § 620.471)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 376.500 — MO Code / Chapter 376 / Section 376.500
376.500 Discriminations, rebates and favors prohibited — contracts to conform to policy.
Status: in_force

376.500. Discriminations, rebates and favors prohibited — contracts to conform to policy. — No life insurance company doing business in this state shall make or permit any distinction or discrimination in favor of individuals between insurants (the insured) of the same class and equal expectations of life in the amount or payment of premiums or rates charged for policies of life or endowment insurance, or in the dividends or other benefits payable thereon, or in any other of the terms and conditions of the contracts it makes; nor shall any such company, or agent thereof, make any contract of insurance or agreement as to such contract other than as plainly expressed in the policy issued thereon; nor shall any such company, or any officer, agent, solicitor or representative thereof, pay, allow or give, or offer to pay, allow or give, directly or indirectly, as inducement to insurance, any rebate of premium payable on the policy, or any special favor or advantage in the dividends or other benefits to accrue thereon, or any paid employment or contract for services of any kind, or any valuable consideration or inducement whatever, not specified in the policy contract of insurance; or give, sell or purchase, or offer to give, sell or purchase, as inducement to insurance or in connection therewith, any stocks, bonds or other securities of any insurance company or other corporation, association, or partnership, or any dividends or profits to accrue thereon, or anything of value whatsoever. The provisions of this section shall also apply to all companies incorporated under the provisions of sections 377.200 to 377.460 .

(RSMo 1939 § 5840, A.L. 1965 p. 95) Prior revisions: 1929 § 5729; 1919 § 6139; 1909 § 6934
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 211.452 — MO Code / Chapter 211 / Section 211.452
211.452 Petition for termination, when filed — contents — joinder of cases of more ...
Status: in_force

211.452. Petition for termination, when filed — contents — joinder of cases of more than one child. — 1. The petition for termination of parental rights shall be filed in the juvenile court which has prior jurisdiction over the child or, if no such prior jurisdiction exists, then the petition shall be filed where the child is, and shall include:

(1) The name, sex, date and place of birth, and residence of the child, if known after due and diligent search;

(2) If known after due and diligent search, the name, address and the date of birth of the parent;

(3) The name and address of the person holding legal or actual custody of the child, the guardian of the person of the child and the organization or agency holding legal or actual custody or providing care for the child;

(4) The facts on which termination is sought and the ground or grounds authorizing termination pursuant to section 211.447 .

2. If there is more than one child in the family and a termination of parental rights petition is being or has been prepared for each child, the court may join the cases for disposition in one proceeding; provided, however, that joinder of the cases is found to be in the best interests of each child.

(L. 1978 H.B. 972 § 3, A.L. 1985 H.B. 366, et al.)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 307.025 — MO Code / Chapter 307 / Section 307.025
307.025 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

307.025. Exemptions. — The subsequent provisions of this chapter with respect to equipment and lights on vehicles shall not apply to agricultural machinery and implements, road machinery, road rollers, traction engines, motorized bicycles, electric bicycles as defined in section 301.010 , or farm tractors except as in this chapter made applicable.

(L. 1941 p. 438 § 8386b, A.L. 1980 H.B. 995 & 1051, A.L. 2021 S.B. 176)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 87.367 — MO Code / Chapter 87 / Section 87.367
87.367 Health care plan may be adopted for retirees, procedure and funding.
Status: in_force

87.367. Health care plan may be adopted for retirees, procedure and funding. — 1. The board of trustees may provide or contract for insurance benefits to cover hospital, surgical, and medical expenses for retirees under sections 87.120 to 87.370 , in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars per month for each retiree.

2. If the board agrees to provide benefits pursuant to this section, a separate account for hospital, surgical and medical benefits shall be established as part of the benefit reserve fund. All benefits and premiums shall be transferred from the general revenue fund of the system to the benefit reserve fund for payment of hospital, surgical and medical benefits.

3. Any retiree who is receiving benefits from the system may make application to the board to be named as a special advisor to the firemen's retirement system. Upon the acceptance of such application, the board may deposit in the fund created in subsection 2 of this section an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars per month for the applicant and may make a monthly payment from the fund created in subsection 2 of this section toward health care benefits for the applicant as provided in subsection 1 of this section.

(L. 1987 H.B. 59)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 12.025 — MO Code / Chapter 12 / Section 12.025
12.025 Jurisdiction ceded to United States within Ozark National Scenic Riverways, ...
Status: in_force

12.025. Jurisdiction ceded to United States within Ozark National Scenic Riverways, and certain other property, exceptions. — 1. Jurisdiction concurrent with that of the state of Missouri in and over land which is now, or may hereafter be, owned and used by the United States as an honor farm in connection with the operation of a federal penitentiary is hereby ceded to the United States for so long as the United States shall own and so use the land.

2. Jurisdiction concurrent with that of the state of Missouri is hereby ceded to the United States within the area comprising the "Ozark National Scenic Riverways" for so long as this area is administered and maintained by the United States.

3. Provided that no part of this section shall apply to the White River watershed.

4. Provided further that no part of this section shall apply to the Osage and St. Francois River watersheds.

(L. 1965 p. 131 § 1, A.L. 1971 S.B. 326)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 630.410 — MO Code / Chapter 630 / Section 630.410
630.410 Evaluation of contracts.
Status: in_force

630.410. Evaluation of contracts. — The department shall evaluate any proposed contract to determine whether it meets the following criteria:

(1) Conformance with the conditions and priorities of the regional and state division plans;

(2) Compliance with department rules and regulations.

(L. 1980 H.B. 1724)