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MO Rev Stat § 252.210 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.210 - Contamination of streams — penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 1945   252.210. Contamination of streams — penalty. — It shall be unlawful for any person to cause any deleterious substance to be placed, run or drained into any of the waters of this state in quantities sufficient to injure, stupefy or kill fish which may inhabit the same at or below the point where any substance was thrown, run or drained into such waters; provided that it shall not be a violation of this section for any person engaged in industry, to cause or permit any water subject to his control or used in any branch of such industry to be so discharged under such precautionary measures as have been specifically approved by the commission. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 8925, A.L. 1945 p. 664 § 19)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 8265; 1919 § 5614; 1909 § 6536
MO Rev Stat § 252.220 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.220 - Explosives prohibited — penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 1945   252.220. Explosives prohibited — penalty. — 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to place any explosive substance or preparation in any of the waters of this state, whereby any fish which may inhabit said waters may be killed, injured or destroyed; and no person, by any such means, shall kill, catch or take any fish from said waters; provided, however, that explosive substances or preparations may be used in said waters, but only with the permission and under the supervision of the commission.  2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and upon conviction shall be fined not less than two hundred dollars, nor more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the state penitentiary for not more than two years, or by both such fine and imprisonment, for each such offense. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 8926, A.L. 1945 p. 664 § 20)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 8266; 1919 § 5615; 1909 § 6537
MO Rev Stat § 252.225 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.225 - Telephone, statewide toll-free numbers for violation reports — confidentiality of reports, exceptions — false reports or unauthorized release of confidential information, penalties.

Effective - 09 Jul 1990   252.225. Telephone, statewide toll-free numbers for violation reports — confidentiality of reports, exceptions — false reports or unauthorized release of confidential information, penalties. — 1. The department of conservation may maintain a telephone service operating at all times, capable of receiving and recording reports of violations of sections 252.010 to 252.240, and of the conservation commission's rules and regulations. This service shall receive reports over a single, statewide toll-free number.  2. All reports and records made pursuant to this section and maintained by the department pursuant to this section shall be confidential. Information shall not be made available to any individual or institution except to:  (1) Appropriate staff of the department;  (2) A grand jury, prosecuting attorney or law enforcement officer involved in the investigation of a violation of sections 252.010 to 252.240, or the commission rules and regulations or in other court proceedings regarding violations of sections 252.010 to 252.240 or the commission's rules and regulations;  (3) Any person engaged in a bona fide research purpose, with the permission of the director of the department of conservation; provided, however, that no information identifying any person mentioned in the report shall be made available to the researcher; and  (4) Any person who is the subject of a report of a violation under this section.  3. Any person who violates the provisions of this section, or who permits or encourages the unauthorized dissemination of information contained in reports and records made pursuant to this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.  4. Any person convicted of filing a false report shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor and may be fined up to five hundred dollars.  5. All information which concerns a person who is the subject of a report under this section and which is made available to another person or institution outside the department of conservation shall also be disclosed to the subject of the report when such information is disseminated, except that the department may obscure or remove the name and other identifying information of the person who made the report. ­­-------- (L. 1990 H.B. 1669)  Effective 7-09-90
MO Rev Stat § 252.228 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.228 - Hunting, fishing and trapping permit records, contents — records closed, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 1998   252.228. Hunting, fishing and trapping permit records, contents — records closed, when. — 1. Individual hunting, fishing and trapping permit records maintained by the department of conservation, including address, telephone number, personal identifying characteristics, date of birth and unique identification numbers shall be available to:  (1) Any court;  (2) Any law enforcement agency;  (3) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or its successor agency as provided by federal regulation for migratory bird surveys;  (4) Any state department, division, agency, bureau, board, commission, employee or agent thereof in the performance of any statutory or constitutional duty;  (5) Any political subdivision;  (6) Any agency of another state; and  (7) The holder of the permit.  2. Such information shall be inaccessible to all other persons when the holder of the permit has so requested in writing. Individual credit card numbers are closed records and shall not be released pursuant to section 610.021. ­­-------- (L. 1998 S.B. 596)
MO Rev Stat § 252.230 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.230 - Penalty not otherwise provided.

Effective - 28 Aug 1997   252.230. Penalty not otherwise provided. — 1. Except as provided in subsection 2 of this section, any person violating any of the provisions of sections 252.010 to 252.240 wherein other specific punishment is not provided, and any person violating any of such rules and regulations relating to wildlife, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.  2. Any person violating any rules and regulations relating to wildlife shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor unless such rules and regulations pertain to the provisions of sections 252.010 to 252.043 or sections 252.050 to 252.241. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 8967, A.L. 1945 p. 664 § 27, A.L. 1997 H.B. 424)  Prior revisions: 1929 § 8311; 1919 § 5661
MO Rev Stat § 252.235 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.235 - Sale of any species of wildlife, fish parts thereof or eggs taken in violation of rules — penalties — sale and property defined.

Effective - 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories   252.235. Sale of any species of wildlife, fish parts thereof or eggs taken in violation of rules — penalties — sale and property defined. — The sale, taking for sale or possession for sale of any species of fish or wildlife, or parts thereof, which shall include eggs, which have been taken or possessed in violation of the rules and regulations of the commission, is prohibited. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor for the first offense if the sale amounts to less than five hundred dollars. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class E felony for the second and subsequent offense if the sale amounts to less than five hundred dollars. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class D felony for the first and all subsequent offenses if the sale amounts to five hundred dollars or more. "Sale" means the exchange of an amount of money, other negotiable instruments, or property of value received by the person or persons selling the prohibited species. "Sale", for purposes of this section, shall also mean the intention to exchange an amount of money, other negotiable instruments or property of value for a prohibited species. For the purposes of this section "property" is defined by section 570.010 and value shall be ascertained as set forth in section 570.020. ­­-------- (L. 1989 H.B. 214, A.L. 1993 H.B. 306, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1888, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)  Effective 1-01-17
MO Rev Stat § 252.240 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.240 - Endangered species law, definitions — prohibited activities, exceptions, penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 1984   252.240. Endangered species law, definitions — prohibited activities, exceptions, penalty. — 1. The importation, transportation, or sale of any endangered species of fish or wildlife, or hides or other parts thereof, or the sale or possession with intent to sell any article made in whole or in part from the skin, hide or other parts of any endangered species of fish or wildlife is prohibited. For the purposes of this section, "endangered species" shall mean those species of fish and wildlife designated by the department of conservation, by rule filed with the secretary of state, and those species listed by the United States Department of the Interior, as threatened or endangered.  2. The exportation, transportation, or sale of any endangered species of plant, or parts thereof, or the sale of or possession with intent to sell any product made in whole or in part from any parts of any endangered species of plants is prohibited, unless authorized by regulation. For purposes of this section, "endangered species of plants" shall mean those species of plants which are designated as rare or endangered by the department of conservation or listed in the "United States List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants" pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, Public Law 93-205 (87 STAT 884) as amended, or listed in the "Appendices on the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora".  3. Such rule shall take effect sixty days after it has been filed with the secretary of state.  4. Any publicly owned and operated zoo shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. The provisions of this section shall not apply to legally acquired wildlife held under permit or to wildlife legally taken in another state or to articles manufactured before January 1, 1973.  5. The collecting, digging, or picking of any rare or endangered plant without the permission of the property owner is prohibited.  6. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L. 1972 H.B. 790 §§ 1, 2, 4, A.L. 1984 H.B. 1079)
MO Rev Stat § 252.241 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.241 - Penalty for hunting or fishing when license is suspended, revoked, denied.

Effective - 28 Aug 1993   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 § 252.244 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.244 - Wild game defined, preparation and service permitted, when — notice to be posted — donation of wild game, regulation.

Effective - 28 Aug 1998   252.244. Wild game defined, preparation and service permitted, when — notice to be posted — donation of wild game, regulation. — 1. Any political subdivision, elementary or secondary school, or any charitable, religious, fraternal or other not-for-profit organization may prepare or serve wild game, provided that there shall be no charge for the wild game served, in connection with:  (1) The organization's meetings;  (2) A fund-raising event; or  (3) Meals provided to indigent persons free of charge or at a reduced rate.  2. Except for venison donated or distributed pursuant to section 537.115, an organization preparing or serving wild game shall visibly post at the entrance to the dining area a sign bearing the following message: "Public Notice: The wild game served at this facility has not been subject to state or federal inspection". The words of the message shall be written or printed in letters of not less than three-fourths of an inch high and three-fourths of an inch wide, and shall be readable.  3. Any individual or group of individuals may donate wild game, or collect and transport wild game to an organization pursuant to subsection 1 of this section, provided such wild game has been legally taken according to law and the rules and regulations relating to wildlife. Any wild game donated shall be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the individual making such donation and shall be affixed to the individual package or the container holding more than one package.  4. In accordance with the rules and regulations relating to wildlife, any wild game that is captured or killed to prevent private property damage may be donated to any charitable organization approved by the department of conservation. The department shall maintain a list of approved organizations and shall make the list available upon request.  5. For purposes of this section, "wild game" shall include, but not be limited to, bear, deer, elk, hares, moose, rabbits, fox squirrels, black and gray squirrels, muskrat and game birds, except migratory birds regulated by the federal government, as defined by the rules and regulations relating to wildlife. ­­-------- (L. 1998 S.B. 596)
MO Rev Stat § 252.245 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.245 - Volunteers, liability, expenses — use of state vehicles — definition.

Effective - 28 Aug 1997   252.245. Volunteers, liability, expenses — use of state vehicles — definition. — 1. The department of conservation may recruit, train and utilize the services of volunteers, whose services may supplement the programs administered by the department of conservation.  2. Volunteers recruited, trained or utilized by the department of conservation shall comply with applicable rules and policies of the department of conservation.  3. The department shall:  (1) Provide necessary staff for the management and development of volunteer programs;  (2) Develop opportunities for citizen involvement in department-administered programs;  (3) Develop and provide to all volunteers written rules governing the job descriptions, recruitment, screening, training, responsibility, use and supervision of volunteers;  (4) Educate volunteers regarding their duties and responsibilities;  (5) Provide for the recognition of volunteers who have offered exceptional service to the department.  4. Volunteers or persons functioning within the scope and purpose of the designated authority and specifically authorized by the department director shall be unpaid employees and shall be accorded the protection of the legal expense fund and liability provisions.  5. Reimbursement for transportation and other necessary expenses may be furnished to the volunteers whose presence on special assignment is determined to be necessary by the department. Such expenses shall be reimbursed from the regular appropriations of the department. Volunteers specifically authorized by the department director may use state vehicles in the performance of department-related functions, subject to the rules and regulations governing the use of state vehicles by paid staff.  6. As used in this section, "volunteer" means any person who, of the person's own free will, performs any assigned duties for the department with no monetary or material compensation.  7. Any person serving as a volunteer may be terminated from service in such capacity by the director of the department. ­­-------- (L. 1997 H.B. 424)
MO Rev Stat § 252.247 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.247 - Interstate wildlife violators compact, authorization to enter — rulemaking authority.

Effective - 28 Aug 1998   252.247. Interstate wildlife violators compact, authorization to enter — rulemaking authority. — 1. The conservation commission may enter into an interstate wildlife violators compact with any one or more states.  2. The commission may adopt such rules as are necessary for the implementation of the compact. ­­-------- (L. 1998 S.B. 596)
MO Rev Stat § 252.300 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.300 - Citation of law — intent of legislature.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   252.300. Citation of law — intent of legislature. — 1. Sections 252.300 to 252.333 shall be known and may be cited as "The Missouri Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act of 1990".  2. It is the intent of sections 252.300 to 252.333 to address environmental, economic, and social programs with a long-term, integrated strategy that will result in soil conservation, improved water and air quality, enhanced wildlife habitat, increased job opportunities, and reduced social problems, to the benefit of all citizens of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1990 H.B. 1653 § 1)
MO Rev Stat § 252.303 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.303 - Agroforestry program developed — who may develop plan.

Effective - 28 Aug 2001   252.303. Agroforestry program developed — who may develop plan. — The department may develop and implement, in cooperation with the University of Missouri college of agriculture, the University of Missouri center for agroforestry, the University of Missouri extension service, the Missouri department of natural resources, private industry councils and the Missouri department of agriculture, an agroforestry program. The program shall be designed to encourage the development of a state program of agroforestry, and shall encourage soil conservation and diversifications of the state's agricultural base through the use of trees planted in an agroforestry configuration to accommodate alley cropping, forested-riparian buffers, silvopasture and windbreaks. ­­-------- (L. 1990 H.B. 1653 § 2, A.L. 1993 S.B. 84, A.L. 2001 H.B. 904 merged with S.B. 462)
MO Rev Stat § 252.306 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.306 - Definitions.

Effective - 28 Aug 2001   252.306. Definitions. — As used in sections 252.300 to 252.333, the following terms shall mean:  (1) "Alley cropping", planting rows of trees at wide spacings and cropping the alleyways;  (2) "Conservation reserve program", the conservation reserve program authorized by the Federal Food Security Act of 1985, as amended, (Title XII, P.L. 99-198), or its successor program;  (3) "Department", the Missouri department of conservation;  (4) "Director", the director of the Missouri department of conservation;  (5) "Eligible land", agricultural land which is susceptible to soil erosion that has a recent cropping history, marginal pastureland, land surrounding livestock enclosures and riparian zones;  (6) "Eligible practices", single or multiple rows of trees, alone or combined with other plants such as grass, conventional row crops or horticulture crops, and animals located at intervals of distance within or around fields, around livestock enclosures, and along streams and rivers, specifically designed to provide production and environmental enhancement benefits in accordance with the practices identified in section 252.303;  (7) "Enhancement phase", the period of time, not to exceed ten years, immediately following the establishment phase, during which payments are made by the state of Missouri to landowners who use their eligible land for agroforestry purposes as required by the department;  (8) "Establishment phase", the period of time during which eligible land is being prepared for planting trees and developing agroforestry practices, as determined by the director of the department;  (9) "Forested-riparian buffers", a combination of trees and other vegetation established parallel to streams and rivers;  (10) "Silvopasture", combining trees with forage and livestock;  (11) "Windbreaks", planting single or multiple rows of trees for protection and enhanced production of crops and animals. ­­-------- (L. 1990 H.B. 1653 § 3, A.L. 1993 S.B. 84, A.L. 2001 H.B. 904 merged with S.B. 462)
MO Rev Stat § 252.309 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.309 - Incentive payments — agreements with landowners — amount of payments.

Effective - 28 Aug 2001   252.309. Incentive payments — agreements with landowners — amount of payments. — 1. The director may enter into agreements with individual landowners to make incentive payments during the enhancement phase to landowners. Recipients of such payments shall utilize the land for which such payment is made for agroforestry purposes as required by the director pursuant to sections 252.300 to 252.333.  2. The amount of state incentive payment made to a landowner per acre of eligible land shall be an amount which, when added to any cash or in-kind net income produced by crops raised on the land, is substantially equal to the amount per acre previously paid or which would have been paid to the landowner under the federal conservation reserve program.  3. If an application made pursuant to section 252.315 is approved by the director, the director shall develop a schedule of annual payments to be made by the state.  4. The state shall not make any payment to a landowner to maintain the use of eligible land during the enhancement phase for agroforestry purposes after ten years have elapsed since the first such incentive payment is made. ­­-------- (L. 1990 H.B. 1653 § 4, A.L. 1993 S.B. 84, A.L. 2001 H.B. 904 merged with S.B. 462)
MO Rev Stat § 252.312 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Conservation, Resources and Development|Chapter 252 - Department of Conservation|Section 252.312 - Funding for payments.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   252.312. Funding for payments. — The state payments provided for in sections 252.309, 252.330, and 252.333 may be made from funds available to the department of conservation, soil conservation funds made available by the department of natural resources from the tax imposed by Sections 47(a), 47(b) and 47(c) of Article IV of the Constitution of Missouri, funds appropriated by the general assembly for that purpose, grants, bequests or gifts, or any combination thereof. ­­-------- (L. 1990 H.B. 1653 § 5)