Chs. 1-3, I LAWS AND STATUTES

Steven Groce, Attorney Advertisement

1 Laws in Force and Construction of Statutes

2 Session Laws and Journals

3 Statutory Revision

Chs. 7-14, II SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS

7 State Boundaries

8 State Buildings and Lands

9 Public Holidays

10 State Emblems

11 Missouri Manual and Official Publications

12 Acquisition of Land by United States Government

14 Collection of United States Revenue

Chs. 18-23, III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

18 Energy Compact

21 General Assembly

23 Committee on Legislative Research

Chs. 26-37, IV EXECUTIVE BRANCH

26 Governor and Lieutenant Governor

27 Attorney General

28 Secretary of State

29 State Auditor

30 State Treasurer

31 Funds of Eleemosynary, Educational and Penal Institutions

32 Department of Revenue

33 State Financial Administration

34 State Purchasing and Printing

36 State Personnel Law (Merit System)

37 Office of Administration

Chs. 40-44, V MILITARY AFFAIRS AND POLICE

40 Military Justice

41 Military Forces

42 Veterans' Affairs

43 Highway Patrol, State

44 Civil Defense

Chs. 46-70, VI COUNTY, TOWNSHIP AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISION GOVERNMENT

46 Establishment and Boundaries of Counties

47 Townships, Removal of County Seats and Division of Counties

48 County Classification

49 County Commissions and County Buildings

50 County Finances, Budget and Retirement Systems

51 County Clerks

52 County Collectors

53 County Assessors

54 County Treasurers

55 County Auditors

56 Circuit and Prosecuting Attorneys and County Counselors

57 Sheriffs

58 Coroners and Inquests

59 County Recorders of Deeds

60 County Surveyors and Land Surveys

61 County Highway Engineers

64 County Planning - Zoning - Recreation - Natural Streams and Waterways

65 Township Organization Counties

66 Constitutional Charter Counties, Miscellaneous Provisions

67 Political Subdivisions, Miscellaneous Powers

68 Port Authorities

70 Powers of Political Subdivisions to Cooperate or Contract with Governmental Units

Chs. 71-100, VII CITIES, TOWNS AND VILLAGES

71 Provisions Relative to All Cities and Towns

72 Classification and Consolidation of Cities, Towns and Villages

77 Cities of the Third Classification

78 Optional Forms, Cities of the Third Classification

79 Cities of the Fourth Classification

80 Towns and Villages

81 Special Charter Cities and Towns

82 Constitutional Charter Cities (Home Rule)

84 Police Departments in St. Louis and Kansas City

85 City Police and Fire Departments Generally

86 Police Relief and Pension Systems

87 Firefighters' Retirement and Relief Systems

88 Public Works and Special Assessments - Condemnation

89 Zoning and Planning

90 Parks and Recreation (Cities)

91 Municipally Owned Utilities

92 Taxation in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Certain Other Cities

94 Taxation in Other Cities

95 Financial Administration and Indebtedness

96 Municipal Health and Welfare

98 Courts and Attorneys

99 Municipal Housing

100 Industrial Development

Chs. 103-110, VIII PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BONDS AND RECORDS

103 Health Plan for State Employees

104 Retirement of State Officers and Employees

105 Public Officers and Employees - Miscellaneous Provisions

106 Removal and Impeachment of Public Officers

107 Bonds of Officers and Contractors for Public Works

108 Bond Issues, Miscellaneous Provisions

109 Public and Business Records

110 Depositaries for Public Funds

Chs. 115-130, IX SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS

115 Election Authorities and Conduct of Elections

116 Initiative and Referendum

122 Municipal Elections

128 Election of Electors and Electoral Districts - Congressional Districts

130 Campaign Finance Disclosure Law

Chs. 135-155, X TAXATION AND REVENUE

135 Tax Relief

136 Collection of State Taxes

137 Assessment and Levy of Property Taxes

138 Equalization and Review of Tax Assessments

139 Payment and Collection of Current Taxes

140 Collection of Delinquent Taxes Generally

141 Delinquent Taxes - Certain Subdivisions

142 Motor Fuel Tax

143 Income Tax

144 Sales and Use Tax

145 Estate Tax

146 Intangible Personal Property Tax

147 Corporation Franchise Tax

148 Taxation of Financial Institutions

149 Cigarette Tax

150 Merchants', Manufacturers', Itinerant Vendors' and Peddlers' Licenses and Taxes

151 Taxation of Railroads and Street Railroads

152 Private Car Tax

153 Taxation of Bridge, Express and Public Utility Companies

154 Taxation of Boats and Vessels

155 Taxation of Aircraft

Chs. 160-186, XI EDUCATION AND LIBRARIES

160 Schools - General Provisions

161 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

162 School Districts

163 State Aid

164 Tax Levies and Bonded Indebtedness

165 Budget and Current Financing

166 Permanent Funds and Trusts

167 Pupils and Special Services

168 Personnel - Teachers and Others

169 Teacher and School Employee Retirement Systems

170 Instruction - Materials and Subjects

171 School Operations

172 State University - University of Missouri

173 Department of Higher Education

174 State Colleges and Universities

175 Lincoln University

176 Revenue Bonds of State Educational Institutions - Higher Education Risk Management Associations

177 School Property and Equipment

178 Special Schools and Instruction and Special Districts

180 Supreme Court Library

181 State Library

182 County and City Libraries - Libraries Generally

183 State Historical Society

184 Museums - Metropolitan Park Districts and Memorials

185 State Council on the Arts

186 Advisory Commissions, Committees and Councils, Business and Education

Chs. 188-215, XII PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

188 Regulation of Abortions

189 Aid to Local Governmental Health Facilities

190 Emergency Services

191 Health and Welfare

192 Department of Health and Senior Services

193 Vital Statistics

194 Death - Disposition of Dead Bodies

195 Drug Regulations

196 Food, Drugs and Tobacco

197 Medical Treatment Facility Licenses

198 Nursing Homes and Facilities

199 Rehabilitation Center - Head Injury - Tuberculosis Testing and Commitment

201 Children's Special Health Care Needs Service

203 Air Conservation (Transferred to Chapter 643)

204 Common Sewer Districts in Certain Areas

205 County Health and Welfare Programs

206 Hospital District Law

207 Family Support Division and Children's Division

208 Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children and General Relief

209 Disabilities Assistance, Aid to the Blind, and Rights of Persons with Visual, Hearing or Physical Disabilities

210 Child Protection and Reformation

211 Juvenile Courts

213 Human Rights

214 Cemeteries

215 State Housing

Chs. 217-221, XIII CORRECTIONAL AND PENAL INSTITUTIONS

217 Department of Corrections

219 Youth Services

221 Jails and Jailers

Chs. 226-238, XIV ROADS AND WATERWAYS

226 Department of Transportation

227 State Highway System

228 Establishment and Vacation of Roads

229 Provisions Relating to All Roads

230 County Highway Commissions

231 Maintenance of Public Roads

233 Incorporated Road Districts

234 Bridges

235 Street Light Maintenance Districts

236 Dams, Mills and Electric Power

237 Barges, Ferries and Wharves

238 Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects

Chs. 241-250, XV LANDS, LEVEES, DRAINAGE, SEWERS AND PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY

241 Swamplands, Islands and Abandoned Riverbeds

242 Drainage Districts Organized in Circuit Court

243 Drainage Districts Organized in County Commission

244 Private Drainage Rights

245 Levee Districts

246 Provisions Relating to All Drainage and Levee Districts

247 Public Water Supply Districts

248 Sanitary Drainage Districts - Cities Over 300,000 Inhabitants and Adjoining Counties

249 Sewer Districts in Certain Counties

250 Sewerage Systems and Waterworks - City or District

Chs. 251-260, XVI CONSERVATION, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

251 Community Affairs, Planning and Development

252 Department of Conservation

253 State Parks and Historic Preservation

254 State Forestry Law

255 Division of Commerce and Industrial Development (Transferred to Chapter 625)

256 Geology, Water Resources and Geodetic Survey

257 Water Conservancy Districts

258 Outdoor Recreation

259 Oil and Gas Production

260 Environmental Control

Chs. 261-281, XVII AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

261 Department of Agriculture

262 Promotion of Agriculture and Horticulture

263 Insect Pests and Weeds

264 Apiaries

265 Regulation and Marketing of Agricultural Products

266 Seeds, Fertilizers and Feeds

267 State Veterinarian - Diseased Animals

268 Marks and Brands of Animals

269 Disposal of Dead Animals

270 Animals Restrained from Running at Large

271 Strays

272 Fences and Enclosures

273 Dogs - Cats

274 Cooperative Marketing Associations

275 Commodity Associations

276 Stockyards, Grain and Produce Exchanges

277 Missouri Livestock Marketing Law

278 Soil Conservation

280 Treated Timber Products

281 Pesticides

Chs. 285-295, XVIII LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

285 Employers and Employees Generally

286 Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

287 Workers' Compensation Law

288 Employment Security

290 Wages, Hours and Dismissal Rights

291 Industrial Inspection

292 Health and Safety of Employees

293 Mining Regulations

294 Child Labor

295 Labor Relations

Chs. 300-307, XIX MOTOR VEHICLES, WATERCRAFT AND AVIATION

300 Model Traffic Ordinance

301 Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles

302 Drivers' and Commercial Drivers' Licenses

303 Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law

304 Traffic Regulations

305 Aircraft and Airports

306 Watercraft Regulation and Licensing - Water Patrol Division

307 Vehicle Equipment Regulations

Chs. 311-312, XX ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

311 Liquor Control Law

312 Nonintoxicating Beer

Chs. 313-323, XXI PUBLIC SAFETY AND MORALS

313 Licensed Gaming Activities

314 Discriminatory Practices

315 Hotel, Motel and Resort Regulations

316 Shows, Circuses, Amusement Buildings and Festivals

317 Boxing and Wrestling

318 Pool Tables

319 General Safety Requirements

320 Fire Protection

321 Fire Protection Districts

322 Protection Against Rabies

323 Liquefied Petroleum Gases

Chs. 324-346, XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

324 Occupations and Professions General Provisions

325 Public Adjusters and Adjuster Solicitors

326 Accountants

327 Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors and Landscape Architects

328 Barbers

329 Cosmetologists, Hairdressers and Manicurists

330 Podiatrists

331 Chiropractors

332 Dentists

333 Embalmers and Funeral Directors

334 Physicians and Surgeons - Therapists - Athletic Trainers - Health Care Providers

335 Nurses

336 Optometrists

337 Psychologists - Professional Counselors - Social Workers

338 Pharmacists and Pharmacies

339 Real Estate Agents, Brokers, Appraisers and Escrow Agents

340 Veterinarians

341 Plumbers and Plumbing

342 Stationary Engineers

343 Public Auctioneers

344 Nursing Home Administrators

345 Speech Pathologists and Audiologists

346 Hearing Aid Fitters and Dealers

Chs. 347-360, XXIII CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

347 Limited Liability Companies - Merger and Consolidation of Business Organizations

348 Authorities and Corporations for Economic and Technological Development - Small Businesses

349 Industrial Development Corporations

350 Farming Corporations

351 General and Business Corporations

352 Religious and Charitable Associations - Charitable Gift Annuities

353 Urban Redevelopment Corporations Law

354 Health Services Corporations - Health Maintenance Organizations - Prepaid Dental Plans

355 Nonprofit Corporation Law

356 Professional Corporations

357 Cooperative Companies

358 Uniform Partnership Law

359 Uniform Limited Partnership Law

360 Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Act

Chs. 361-385, XXIV BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

361 Division of Finance and Powers of Director of Finance

362 Banks and Trust Companies

364 Retail Credit Financing Institutions

365 Motor Vehicle Time Sales

367 Pawnbrokers and Small Loans

368 Loan and Investment Companies

369 Savings and Loan Associations

370 Credit Unions

371 Development Finance Corporations

374 Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration

375 Provisions Applicable to All Insurance Companies

376 Life, Health and Accident Insurance

377 Assessment Plan and Stipulated Premium Plan Life Insurance

378 Fraternal Benefit Societies

379 Insurance Other Than Life

380 County, Town and Farmers' Mutual Property Insurance Companies

381 Title Insurance Law

382 Insurance Holding Companies

383 Malpractice Insurance

384 Surplus Lines Insurance

385 Credit Insurance and Service Contracts

Chs. 386-394, XXV INCORPORATION AND REGULATION OF CERTAIN UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

386 Public Service Commission

387 Motor Carriers Generally

388 Railroad Corporations

389 Regulation of Railroad Corporations

390 Motor Carriers and Express Companies

391 Street Railroads

392 Telephone and Telegraph Companies

393 Gas, Electric, Water, Heating and Sewer Companies

394 Rural Electric Cooperatives

Chs. 400-421, XXVI TRADE AND COMMERCE

400 Uniform Commercial Code

402 Trust Funds for Disabled Persons

403 Security Transfers by Fiduciaries

404 Transfers to Minors - Personal Custodian and Durable Power of Attorney

407 Merchandising Practices

408 Legal Tender and Interest

409 Regulation of Securities

411 Missouri Grain Warehouse Law

413 Weights and Measures

414 Fuel Regulation and Conservation

415 Warehouse and Self-Service Storage Facilities

416 Monopolies, Discriminations and Conspiracies

417 Trademarks, Names and Private Emblems

419 Innkeepers

421 Mattresses

Chs. 425-430, XXVII DEBTOR-CREDITOR RELATIONS

425 Debt Adjusters and Collection Agencies

426 Assignment for Benefit of Creditors

427 Creditor Protection

428 Fraudulent Conveyances and Liens

429 Statutory Liens Against Real Estate

430 Statutory Liens Against Personalty - Preferred Claims

Chs. 431-436, XXVIII CONTRACTS AND CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS

431 General Provisions as to Contracts

432 Contracts Required to Be in Writing

433 Suretyship

434 Contracts Against Public Policy

435 Arbitration

436 Special Purpose Contracts

Chs. 441-448, XXIX OWNERSHIP AND CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY

441 Landlord and Tenant

442 Titles and Conveyance of Real Estate

443 Mortgages, Deeds of Trust and Mortgage Brokers

444 Rights and Duties of Miners and Mine Owners

445 Plats

446 Establishment and Evidence of Boundaries and Titles to Land

447 Lost and Unclaimed Property

448 Condominium Property

Chs. 451-455, XXX DOMESTIC RELATIONS

451 Marriage, Marriage Contracts, and Rights of Married Women

452 Dissolution of Marriage, Divorce, Alimony and Separate Maintenance

453 Adoption and Foster Care

454 Enforcement of Support Law

455 Abuse - Adults and Children - Shelters and Protective Orders

Chs. 456-475, XXXI TRUSTS AND ESTATES OF DECEDENTS AND PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY

456 Trusts and Trustees - The Uniform Trust Code

459 Declarations, Life Support

460 Estates of Convicts

461 Nonprobate Transfers Law

469 Disclaimers of Property

470 Escheats

471 Uniform Simultaneous Death Law

472 Probate Code - General Provisions

473 Probate Code - Administration of Decedents' Estates

474 Probate Code - Intestate Succession and Wills

475 Probate Code - Guardianship

Chs. 476-488, XXXII COURTS

476 Courts - General Provisions

477 Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

478 Circuit Courts

479 Municipal Courts and Traffic Courts

482 Small Claims Courts

483 Clerks of Courts of Record and Court Records

484 Attorneys at Law

485 Court Reporters and Stenographers

486 Commissioners of Deeds and Notaries Public

487 Family Courts

488 Court Costs

Chs. 490-493, XXXIII EVIDENCE AND LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

490 Evidence

491 Witnesses

492 Oaths and Affirmations, Depositions and Perpetuation of Testimony

493 Legal Publications, Notice and Advertisements

Chs. 494-494, XXXIV JURIES

494 General Provisions as to Juries

Chs. 506-517, XXXV CIVIL PROCEDURE AND LIMITATIONS

506 Commencement of Actions and General Provisions

507 Parties

508 Venue and Change of Venue

509 Pleadings

510 Trials and Proceedings Before and After Trial

511 Judgments

512 Appeals and Appellate Procedure

513 Executions and Exemptions

514 Costs (Civil Cases)

515 Referees and Receivers

516 Statutes of Limitation

517 Procedure Before Certain Associate Circuit Judges

Chs. 521-538, XXXVI STATUTORY ACTIONS AND TORTS

521 Attachments

522 Actions on Bonds

523 Condemnation Proceedings

524 Ejectment

525 Garnishments

526 Injunctions

527 Declaratory Judgments; Actions Involving Land Titles; Lis Pendens; Change of Name

528 Partition Suits

529 Mandamus

530 Prohibition

531 Quo Warranto

532 Habeas Corpus

533 Replevin

534 Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer

535 Landlord-Tenant Actions

536 Administrative Procedure and Review

537 Torts and Actions for Damages

538 Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care

Chs. 540-552, XXXVII CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

540 Grand Juries and Their Proceedings

541 Jurisdiction in Criminal Cases

542 Proceedings to Preserve the Peace - Searches and Seizures

543 Proceedings in Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases

544 Arrest, Examination, Commitment and Bail

545 Proceedings Before Trial

546 Trials, Judgments and Executions in Criminal Cases

547 Appeals, New Trials and Exceptions

548 Extradition

549 Probation, Pardons and Paroles

550 Costs in Criminal Cases

551 Relief of Insolvents Confined on Criminal Process

552 Criminal Proceedings Involving Mental Illness

Chs. 556-600, XXXVIII CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS

556 Preliminary Provisions (Criminal Code)

557 General Sentencing Provisions

558 Imprisonment

559 Probation

560 Fines

561 Collateral Consequences of Conviction

562 General Principles of Liability

563 Defense of Justification

564 Inchoate Offenses

565 Offenses Against the Person

566 Sexual Offenses

567 Prostitution

568 Offenses Against the Family

569 Arson, Burglary, Trespass, and Related Offenses

570 Robbery, Stealing and Related Offenses

571 Weapons Offenses

572 Gambling

573 Pornography and Related Offenses

574 Offenses Against Public Order

575 Offenses Against the Administration of Justice

576 Offenses Affecting Government

577 Public Safety Offenses

578 Miscellaneous Offenses

579 Controlled Substance Offenses

589 Crime Prevention and Control Programs and Services

590 Peace Officers, Selection, Training and Discipline

595 Victims of Crimes, Compensation and Services

600 Public Defenders

Chs. 610-610, XXXIX CONDUCT OF PUBLIC BUSINESS

610 Governmental Bodies and Records

Chs. 620-680, XL ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS

620 Department of Economic Development

621 Administrative Hearing Commission

622 Motor Carrier and Railroad Safety

625 Division of Commerce and Industrial Development

630 Department of Mental Health

631 Alcohol and Drug Abuse

632 Comprehensive Psychiatric Services

633 Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities

640 Department of Natural Resources

643 Air Conservation

644 Water Pollution

650 Department of Public Safety

660 Department of Social Services

680 Transportation Services