Missouri § 71.016 - Annexation of noncontiguous territory, when allowed.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 71.016 — Annexation of noncontiguous territory, when allowed., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71.016. Annexation of noncontiguous territory, when allowed.
Whenever fifty percent or more of the area of a city, town, or village organized under the laws of this state is liable to be inundated as a result of the construction of a lake, reservoir or other body of water, and it is determined by the legislative body of the city, town, or village, that it is impracticable to annex adjacent or contiguous territory to afford the necessary additional area for the city, town, or village, the legislative body of the city, town, or village may extend its governmental authority over a new townsite in the manner provided in sections 71.016 to 71.019.
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(L. 1969 p. 133 § 1)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 71.016
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 71.016 cover?
Section 71.016 ("Annexation of noncontiguous territory, when allowed.") 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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