Missouri § 306.113 - Operate defined — probable cause required.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 306.113 — Operate defined — probable cause required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 306.113. Operate defined — probable cause required.
1. For purposes of sections 306.111 to 306.119*, the term "operate" means to physically control the movement of a vessel in motion under mechanical or sail power in water.
2. No arrest shall be made under sections 306.111 to 306.119* unless probable cause exists for that arrest.
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(L. 1993 S.B. 167)
Effective 6-30-93
*Section 306.111 was transferred to section 577.025 and the following sections were repealed by S.B. 491, 2014, effective 1-01-17:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 306.113
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 306.113 cover?
Section 306.113 ("Operate defined — probable cause required.") 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 § 306.113?
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