Missouri § 188.220 - Taxpayer standing and attorney general authority to bring cause of action — equitable relief and damages.
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§ 188.220. Taxpayer standing and attorney general authority to bring cause of action — equitable relief and damages.
1. Any taxpayer of this state or its political subdivisions shall have standing to bring a cause of action in any court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of sections 188.200 to 188.215.
2. The attorney general is authorized to bring a cause of action in any court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of sections 188.200 to 188.215.
3. In any action to enforce the provisions of sections 188.200 to 188.215 by a taxpayer or the attorney general, a court of competent jurisdiction may order injunctive or other equitable relief, recovery of damages or other legal remedies, or both, as well as payment of reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses of the taxpayer or the state. The relief and remedies set forth shall not be deemed exclusive and shall be in addition to any other relief or remedies permitted by law.
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(L. 1986 H.B. 1596 § 5, A.L. 2024 H.B. 2634)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 188.220
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 188.220 cover?
Section 188.220 ("Taxpayer standing and attorney general authority to bring cause of action — equitable relief and damages.") 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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