Missouri § 140.850 - Contracts with private attorneys or collection agencies for assistance.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 140.850 — Contracts with private attorneys or collection agencies for assistance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 140.850. Contracts with private attorneys or collection agencies for assistance.
For all taxes administered by the department of revenue, the director may enter into contracts with private attorneys or professional collection agencies for the collection of delinquent taxes owed by residents or nonresidents of the state of Missouri; except that, any contract let pursuant to this section shall be awarded in the manner prescribed by chapter 34 and shall be subject to appropriation made therefor. Any contract entered into pursuant to this section shall not provide for a collection fee in excess of twenty-five percent of the amount collected.
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(L. 1983 1st Ex. Sess. H.B. 10 § 2, A.L. 1986 S.B. 669, et al.)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 140.850
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 140.850 cover?
Section 140.850 ("Contracts with private attorneys or collection agencies for assistance.") 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 § 140.850?
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Is this the official text of Missouri law?
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How does Missouri § 140.850 apply to my situation?
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