Missouri § 272.136 - Landowner may exceed lawful fence requirements.
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§ 272.136. Landowner may exceed lawful fence requirements.
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent either of adjoining landowners from building the landowner or the landowner's neighbor's portion of a fence in excess of the lawful fence requirements prescribed by this chapter.
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(L. 2001 H.B. 219 merged with S.B. 462)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 272.136
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 272.136 cover?
Section 272.136 ("Landowner may exceed lawful fence requirements.") 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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