Missouri § 301.440 - Penalty for violations.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 301.440 — Penalty for violations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 301.440. Penalty for violations.
Any person who violates any provision of sections 301.010 to 301.440 for which no specific punishment is provided shall upon a plea or* finding of guilt thereof be guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine of not less than five dollars or more than five hundred dollars.
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(RSMo 1939 § 8404, A. 1949 S.B. 1110, A.L. 1969 H.B. 670, A.L. 2009 H.B. 683)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 7786; 1919 § 7601
*Word "of" appears in original rolls.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 301.440
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 301.440 cover?
Section 301.440 ("Penalty for violations.") 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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