Missouri § 140.665 - Law applies to counties and cities and certain officers.
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§ 140.665. Law applies to counties and cities and certain officers.
Whenever the word "collector" is used in sections 140.050 to 140.660*, as applicable to counties which have adopted township organization, it shall be construed to mean "collector-treasurer". Where applicable it shall also refer to the collector, or other proper officer, collecting taxes in any city or town. Where applicable the word "county" as used in sections 140.050 to 140.660* shall be construed "city" and the words "county clerk" shall be construed "city clerk or other proper officer".
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(RSMo 1939 § 11174, A.L. 1959 H.B. 106, A.L. 2013 H.B. 175 merged with S.B. 248)
*Section 140.660 was repealed by S.B. 117, 2011
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 140.665 cover?
Section 140.665 ("Law applies to counties and cities and certain officers.") 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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