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MO Rev Stat § 260.279 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.279 - Preference and bonus points for contracts for the removal or clean up of waste tires, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 2014   260.279. Preference and bonus points for contracts for the removal or clean up of waste tires, when. — In letting contracts for the performance of any job or service for the removal or clean up of scrap tires under this chapter, the department of natural resources shall, in addition to the requirements of sections 34.073 and 34.076 and any other points awarded during the evaluation process, give to any vendor that meets one or more of the following factors a five percent preference and ten bonus points for each factor met:  (1) The bid is submitted by a vendor that has resided or maintained its headquarters or principal place of business in Missouri continuously for the two years immediately preceding the date on which the bid is submitted;  (2) The bid is submitted by a nonresident corporation vendor that has an affiliate or subsidiary that employs at least twenty state residents and has maintained its headquarters or principal place of business in Missouri continuously for the two years immediately preceding the date on which the bid is submitted;  (3) The bid is submitted by a vendor that resides or maintains its headquarters or principal place of business in Missouri and, for the purposes of completing the bid project and continuously over the entire term of the project, an average of at least seventy-five percent of such vendor's employees are Missouri residents who have resided in the state continuously for at least two years immediately preceding the date on which the bid is submitted. Such vendor must certify the residency requirements of this subdivision and submit a written claim for preference at the time the bid is submitted;  (4) The bid is submitted by a nonresident vendor that has an affiliate or subsidiary that employs at least twenty state residents and has maintained its headquarters or principal place of business in Missouri and, for the purposes of completing the bid project and continuously over the entire term of the project, an average of at least seventy-five percent of such vendor's employees are Missouri residents who have resided in the state continuously for at least two years immediately preceding the date on which the bid is submitted. Such vendor must certify the residency requirements of this section and submit a written claim for preference at the time the bid is submitted;  (5) The bid is submitted by any vendor that provides written certification that the end use of the tires collected during the project will be for fuel purposes or for the manufacture of a usable good or product. For the purposes of this section, the landfilling of scrap tires, scrap tire chips, or scrap tire shreds in any manner, including landfill cover, shall not permit the vendor a preference. ­­-------- (L. 2005 S.B. 225, A.L. 2014 S.B. 642)
MO Rev Stat § 260.280 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.280 - Container defined — plastic ring or holding device must be biodegradable within two years — acceptable rings or holding device, department to furnish list — violations, penalty — effective when.

Effective - 01 Jan 1991   260.280. Container defined — plastic ring or holding device must be biodegradable within two years — acceptable rings or holding device, department to furnish list — violations, penalty — effective when. — 1. As used in this section and section 260.281, the term "container" means any glass, metal or plastic bottle, can, jar or other receptacle for holding liquid, powder or other material, which has been sealed by a manufacturer and which, at the time of sale, contains less than one gallon of such liquid, powder or other material.  2. Beginning January 1, 1991, no person may sell or offer for sale in this state containers connected to each other by a separate holding device constructed of plastic rings or other plastic holding device, unless such device decomposes by photodegradation, chemical degradation or biodegradation within a two-year period of time upon exposure to the elements. The department of natural resources shall determine which plastic holding devices satisfy the requirements of this section and shall furnish a list of acceptable types of plastic holding devices to any person upon the request of such person.  3. A retail or wholesale business violating this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars for a first offense, five thousand dollars for a second offense, and ten thousand dollars for a third and each subsequent offense. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day of the violation shall constitute an additional, separate, and distinct offense. ­­-------- (L. 1989 H.B. 438, et al. § 3)  Effective 1-01-91
MO Rev Stat § 260.283 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.283 - Paper or plastic bags, customers to have option, when — political subdivisions prohibited from imposing ban, fee, or tax on.

Effective - 16 Oct 2015   *260.283. Paper or plastic bags, customers to have option, when — political subdivisions prohibited from imposing ban, fee, or tax on. — 1. All merchants, itinerant vendors, and peddlers doing business in this state shall have the option to provide customers either a paper or a plastic bag for the packaging of any item or good purchased, provided such purchase is of a size and manner commensurate with the use of paper and plastic bags.  2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no political subdivision shall impose any ban, fee, or tax upon the use of either paper or plastic bags for packaging of any item or good purchased from a merchant, itinerant vendor, or peddler. No political subdivision shall prohibit a consumer from using a reusable bag for the packaging of any item or good purchased from a merchant, itinerant vendor, or peddler. ­­-------- (L. 2015 H.B. 722)  *Effective 10-16-15, see § 21.250. H.B. 722 was vetoed on July 10, 2015. The veto was overridden September 16, 2015.
MO Rev Stat § 260.300 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.300 - Regions, division of state into — procedures, purpose.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   260.300. Regions, division of state into — procedures, purpose. — 1. The department shall propose a plan to divide the state into proposed solid waste management regions in consultation with the governing bodies of the counties of the state. The department shall propose the boundaries of solid waste management regions by March 1, 1991.  2. The department shall hold public meetings in each of the regions proposed pursuant to subsection 1 of this section within three months of its division of the state into proposed regions. Any county may request that it be placed with another regional grouping, and the department shall authorize any such change if the county clearly and convincingly demonstrates that the change is necessary for effective solid waste management within the county and will not negatively affect the solid waste management system of either region. The department shall adopt final boundaries for the regions by June 30, 1991.  3. Counties may, for the purpose of managing districts, cooperate as provided in sections 260.300 to 260.345 or formulate an alternative management structure agreed to by each county in the district. A solid waste management district, regardless of how formed, shall be governed by an executive board and comply with the provisions of sections 260.200 to 260.345. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 530)
MO Rev Stat § 260.302 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.302 - County may apply for change in region, when, procedures.

Effective - 19 Jun 1992   260.302. County may apply for change in region, when, procedures. — On June 19, 1992, and for three months thereafter and for the last three months of the year 1994 and every third year thereafter, the governing body of a county may apply to the department to request that the county be placed with another regional grouping or, if necessary, in a new regional grouping. After public notice and comment and within no more than ninety days after the completed application has been submitted, the department shall authorize any such change if the county clearly and convincingly demonstrates that the change is necessary for effective solid waste management within the county and will not negatively affect the solid waste management system of either region. The procedure for establishing solid waste management regions set forth in section 260.300 shall take priority over and be followed in exclusion to the rulemaking procedure set forth in chapter 536 and section 260.225. ­­-------- (L. 1992 H.B. 1732)  Effective 6-19-92
MO Rev Stat § 260.310 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.310 - Contractual authority, powers.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   260.310. Contractual authority, powers. — 1. The authority of the district shall not extend to any county within the region which has not joined the district.  2. The district may enter into a contract with any city or county within the district to provide all or part of the solid waste management services for the city or county. A city or county shall not be required to meet the provisions of section 260.220 or of section 260.325 if a district includes the city or county within its solid waste plan and the city or county has by contract given the district complete authority for managing the solid waste of the city or county.  3. The district and the counties and cities within the district may enter into whatever contracts or agreements they deem necessary to fulfill their responsibilities under this chapter. Nothing in this section shall preclude the transfer of solid waste outside the boundaries of the district.  4. Contracts issued for the collection or disposal of solid waste in cities, counties, and districts shall not require either security instruments or performance bonds in excess of twenty percent of the total cost of the contract.  5. Any county or counties which are within a solid waste management district may, in cooperation with the district, require by ordinance or order that any solid waste transported from outside the district to a solid waste processing facility or solid waste disposal area within the district be subject to the same requirements as solid waste originating from within the district as set forth in the solid waste management plan under section 260.325, including the separation of recyclable or compostable materials from the solid waste stream before entering a district's solid waste management system.  6. A solid waste management district may be created and incorporated in each solid waste management region as provided in sections 260.200 to 260.345 and may exercise the powers granted to it in sections 260.200 to 260.345. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 530)
MO Rev Stat § 260.315 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.315 - Council, selection of members, terms — meetings — powers — selection of executive board, terms.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   260.315. Council, selection of members, terms — meetings — powers — selection of executive board, terms. — 1. There is hereby established a solid waste management council for each solid waste management district, except for those districts which formulate an alternative management structure pursuant to section 260.300. The governing body of each city with a population over five hundred within the district shall appoint one member of the city governing body and the governing body of each county within the district shall appoint two members of the county governing body to the council.  2. Council members shall serve a term of two years and may be reappointed thereafter; however, members whose elected term of office in a city or county has expired shall be expeditiously replaced by the governing bodies from whence they were selected.  3. The council shall meet within thirty days of the receipt of notification of formation of the district at the call of the governing body of the county containing the largest population among those counties approving the formation of the district or, at the call of the director of the department, if the county does not call the meeting. A majority of the council shall constitute a quorum.  4. The council shall:  (1) Organize itself and select a chairman and such other officers as it deems appropriate;  (2) Select seven persons to serve on the executive board, at least a majority of whom shall be selected from members of the council. The council shall establish the terms of office for members of the executive board. The balance shall be selected in any manner approved by the council, including district-wide elections. Any subsequent member of the board shall be selected in the same manner as the person he replaces. If the council is composed of twelve or fewer members, the council shall act as the executive board;  (3) Meet at least twice annually and upon the call of either the chairman of the council or the chairman of the executive board; and  (4) Review and act upon the solid waste management plan recommended by the executive board. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 530)
MO Rev Stat § 260.324 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.324 - Grants, familial relationships not a disqualifier — voting restrictions.

Effective - 28 Aug 2015   260.324. Grants, familial relationships not a disqualifier — voting restrictions. — 1. Any person or entity that applies for a grant under section 260.335 shall not be disqualified from receiving such grant on the basis that there exists a familial relationship between the applicant and any member of the solid waste management district executive board within the fourth degree by consanguinity or affinity. For applicants with a familial relationship with any member of the solid waste management district executive board within the fourth degree by consanguinity or affinity, the solid waste management district executive board shall only approve such grant application if approved by a vote of two-thirds of the solid waste management district executive board.  2. If a person, who by virtue of his or her membership on a solid waste management district executive board, does not abstain from a vote to award a solid waste management district grant to any person or entity providing solid waste management services who is a relative within the fourth degree by consanguinity or affinity, the person shall forfeit membership on the solid waste management district executive board and the solid waste management district council. ­­-------- (L. 2015 H.B. 92 merged with S.B. 445)
MO Rev Stat § 260.350 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.350 - Short title.

Effective - 28 Aug 1977   260.350. Short title. — Sections 260.350 to 260.430 shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Law". ­­-------- (L. 1977 H.B. 318 § 1)
MO Rev Stat § 260.352 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.352 - Department of natural resources shall verify compliance with corrective action plans for hazardous waste management.

Effective - 28 Aug 2000   260.352. Department of natural resources shall verify compliance with corrective action plans for hazardous waste management. — All corrective action plans approved by the department pursuant to the provisions of sections 260.350 to 260.430 shall require the department, upon notice by the owner or operator that the approved plan has been completed, to verify within ninety days that the corrective action plan has been complied with and completed. The department shall issue a letter within thirty business days to the owners or operators certifying the completion and compliance. ­­-------- (L. 2000 H.B. 1238 § 1 merged with S.B. 894 § 2)
MO Rev Stat § 260.355 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.355 - Exempted wastes.

Effective - 28 Aug 2014   260.355. Exempted wastes. — Exempted from the provisions of sections 260.350 to 260.480 are:  (1) Radioactive wastes regulated under section 2011, et seq., of title 42 of United States Code;  (2) Emissions to the air subject to regulation of and which are regulated by the Missouri air conservation commission pursuant to chapter 643;  (3) Discharges to the waters of this state pursuant to a permit issued by the Missouri clean water commission pursuant to chapter 204;  (4) Fluids injected or returned into subsurface formations in connection with oil or gas operations regulated by the Missouri oil and gas council pursuant to chapter 259;  (5) Mining wastes used in reclamation of mined lands pursuant to a permit issued by the Missouri mining commission pursuant to chapter 444. ­­-------- (L. 1977 H.B. 318 § 2, A.L. 1985 S.B. 110, A.L. 2014 S.B. 642)
MO Rev Stat § 260.371 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.371 - Severability clause, exceptions.

Effective - 03 May 1988   260.371. Severability clause, exceptions. — The provisions of this act* are severable, except as otherwise provided in sections 260.225 and 260.370. If any provision of this act* is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions of this act shall remain in full force and effect. ­­-------- (L. 1988 S.B. 535 § 3)  Effective 5-03-88  *"This act" (S.B. 535, 1988) contained numerous sections. Consult Disposition of Sections table for a definitive listing.
MO Rev Stat § 260.372 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.372 - Powers and duties of commission.

Effective - 28 Aug 2011   260.372. Powers and duties of commission. — 1. The Missouri hazardous waste management commission within the Missouri department of natural resources is hereby given the authority to aid in the promotion of hazardous waste recycling, reuse, or reduction by entering into contracts, subject to appropriations, for the development and implementation of projects dealing with said uses of hazardous wastes or the purchase and development of machinery, equipment, appliances, devices, and supplies solely required to develop and operate hazardous waste recycling, reuse, and reduction projects.  2. The hazardous waste management commission within the Missouri department of natural resources shall promulgate rules and regulations to establish or participate in one or more regional waste exchange clearing houses where generators of wastes may list those wastes that have market value or other use.  3. The hazardous waste management commission within the Missouri department of natural resources shall act in an advisory capacity to Missouri's member on the midwest low-level radioactive waste compact commission, review activities of the midwest low-level radioactive waste compact commission and midwest interstate radioactive waste compact states, and present recommendations in writing to the governor and the general assembly as requested or as necessary to insure adequate exchange of information. ­­-------- (L. 1980 2d Ex. Sess. H.B. 5, et al., A.L. 2011 H.B. 464)
MO Rev Stat § 260.377 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.377 - Inspection by department.

Effective - 31 Oct 1980   260.377. Inspection by department. — Subject to appropriations, the department of natural resources shall conduct inspections of any hazardous waste facility. The frequency of such inspections shall be specified by the commission through rule and regulation based on the classification category of the hazardous waste, as specified in section 260.370. Such inspections shall determine compliance by licensee or permittee with the requirements of sections 260.350 to 260.430 and regulations promulgated thereunder as well as compliance with any special conditions in the permit issued to the permittee. ­­-------- (L. 1980 2d Ex. Sess. H.B. 5, et al.)  Effective 10-31-80
MO Rev Stat § 260.385 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 260 - Environmental Control|Section 260.385 - Activities not allowed and requirements to be met by hazardous waste transporters.

Effective - 27 Jun 1985   260.385. Activities not allowed and requirements to be met by hazardous waste transporters. — After six months from the effective date of the standards, rules and regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to section 260.370, hazardous waste transporters shall:  (1) Not transport any hazardous waste in this state without first obtaining a hazardous waste transporter license from the department as specified in section 260.395;  (2) Use and operate equipment which has been approved by the department and follow procedures, when transporting hazardous wastes, which meet all applicable state and federal regulations and standards for the transportation of hazardous materials and all applicable standards, rules and regulations adopted under sections 260.350 to 260.430 and all terms and conditions of their license;  (3) Unless otherwise provided in sections 260.350 to 260.430 or the rules and regulations adopted hereunder, accept only shipments of hazardous waste that are accompanied by a manifest, provided by the generator, that has been completed and signed by the generator in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted under sections 260.350 to 260.430;  (4) Complete, sign and file the transporter portion of the manifest as specified in rules and regulations adopted under sections 260.350 to 260.430;  (5) Deliver hazardous waste and the accompanying manifest only to the destination specified by the generator on the manifest, which destination must be a hazardous waste facility holding a permit under sections 260.350 to 260.430 or the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or a state hazardous waste management program authorized under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or a resource recovery or other facility exempted from the permit requirement, and in accordance with provisions which apply under section 260.395 and rules and regulations adopted hereunder;  (6) Collect and maintain such records and submit such reports as specified in sections 260.350 to 260.430 and in rules and regulations and terms and conditions of their license adopted or issued hereunder;  (7) Make available to the department upon request made during transportation, samples of wastes transported and all records relating to hazardous waste transportation, for inspection and copying, and allow the department to make unhampered inspections at any reasonable time of all facilities and equipment. ­­-------- (L. 1977 H.B. 318 § 8, A.L. 1985 S.B. 110)  Effective 6-27-85