Missouri § 142.902 - Reports, filing date, how determined.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 142.902 — Reports, filing date, how determined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 142.902. Reports, filing date, how determined.
Any report required under this chapter which is transmitted through the United States mail shall be deemed filed and received on the date shown by the post office cancellation or if by certified mail the day shown on the certificate shall be deemed the postmarked date. If the report was mailed but not received, or when received the cancellation is illegible, erroneous or omitted, it shall be deemed filed and received on the date it was mailed if the sender establishes by competent evidence that the report was deposited in the United States mail on or before the due date.
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(L. 1998 S.B. 619)
Effective 1-1-99
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 142.902
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 142.902 cover?
Section 142.902 ("Reports, filing date, how determined.") 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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