Missouri § 304.159 - Municipality may prohibit storage of certain vehicles, exceptions.
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§ 304.159. Municipality may prohibit storage of certain vehicles, exceptions.
Any city, town or village within this state may prohibit, by ordinance, the storage of inoperable vehicles or other vehicles deemed by such city, town or village to constitute a public safety hazard. Nothing in this section shall apply to a vehicle which is completely enclosed within a locked building or locked fenced area and not visible from adjacent public or private property, nor to any vehicle upon the property of a business licensed as salvage, swap, junk dealer, towing or storage facility so long as the business is operated in compliance with its business license and the property is in compliance with applicable zoning ordinances.
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(L. 1999 S.B. 19)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 304.159
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 304.159 cover?
Section 304.159 ("Municipality may prohibit storage of certain vehicles, exceptions.") 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.
How do I cite Missouri § 304.159?
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