Missouri § 252.220 - Explosives prohibited — penalty.
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§ 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.
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(RSMo 1939 § 8926, A.L. 1945 p. 664 § 20)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 8266; 1919 § 5615; 1909 § 6537
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Section 252.220 ("Explosives prohibited — penalty.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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