Missouri § 263.040 - Rules and regulations.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 263.040 — Rules and regulations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 263.040. Rules and regulations.
The state entomologist shall, from time to time, make rules for carrying out the provisions and requirements of sections 263.010 to 263.180, including rules under which inspectors and other employees shall:
(1) Inspect places, plants and plant products, and things and substances used or connected therewith;
(2) Investigate, control, eradicate and prevent the dissemination of plant pests; and
(3) Supervise or cause the treatment, cutting and destruction of plants and plant products infested or infected with plant pests.
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(RSMo 1939 § 14040, A.L. 1984 S.B. 516)
Prior revision: 1929 § 12373
Effective 1-01-85
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Section 263.040 ("Rules and regulations.") 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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