The DOH assumes the new fees for the new categories of licensed workers, accreditation, and project notification would be deposited into the General Revenue fund. Current fees collected will no longer be deposited in the Missouri Public Health Services fund. A municipal officer must make the initial determination, and the owner may appeal or improve the property within 30 days. If improved, the owner may ask for reinspection. If the fee is still imposed, the owner may still appeal.
Delinquent fees become a lien upon the property.
This legislation makes violators of zoning ordinances subject to increased fines and imprisonment. Ten days in jail may be imposed for violations. Current law limits jail time to willful violations. Oversight assumes this legislation may result in an increase in revenue to local governments due to new fees and increased fines. The amount of the increased revenue is unknown.