Missouri § 71.550 - Water supply contract — voter approval.
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§ 71.550. Water supply contract — voter approval.
Before any contract as authorized in section 71.540 shall be entered into with any private corporation by any incorporated city, town or village, or cities, towns and villages in this state, said contract shall be approved by a majority of all the voters voting thereon.
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(RSMo 1939 § 7390, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 7239; 1919 § 8671
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 71.550
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 71.550 cover?
Section 71.550 ("Water supply contract — voter approval.") 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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