Missouri § 334.240 - Investigation and commencement of prosecutions.
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§ 334.240. Investigation and commencement of prosecutions.
Upon receiving information that any provision of sections 334.010, 334.190 and 334.250 has been or is being violated, the secretary of the board or other person designated by the board shall investigate, and upon probable cause appearing, the secretary shall, under the direction of the board, file a complaint with the administrative hearing commission or appropriate official or court. All such complaints shall be handled as provided by rule promulgated pursuant to section 324.002.
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(L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 19, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 2008 S.B. 788)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 334.240 ("Investigation and commencement of prosecutions.") 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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