Missouri § 192.150 - Interference a misdemeanor — duty of mayor and county commission.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 192.150 — Interference a misdemeanor — duty of mayor and county commission., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 192.150. Interference a misdemeanor — duty of mayor and county commission.
When the owner or occupant of any building, residence, room in a hotel or dormitory or other place designated in the report or written statement contemplated by section 192.140, refuses to consent that the same be disinfected by the person designated by the city or county commission, report of that fact shall be made by such person to the mayor, if such person was appointed by the mayor, and to the county commission, if such person was appointed by said commission, and thereupon the mayor or the county commission shall have power and it shall be his or their duty, either by taking of testimony or a personal inspection of the place charged to be infected, to make an examination into the truth of the statements contained in said reports and determine whether said place is infected with an infectious or contagious disease, and if it is found to be so infected it shall be the duty of the mayor or of the county commission, as the case may be, by a written order of the mayor, and by an order spread upon its record if the county commission, to appoint some proper person to disinfect said place, designating in said order the building, residence, room in the hotel or dormitory or other place to be disinfected and said written order of the mayor, or a copy of said order of the county commission, under its seal, shall be furnished to said person and shall be his authority to enter upon said premises and to disinfect the same in a proper manner using such force as may be necessary to accomplish that purpose, proper regard being had for the rights of the owner or occupant of said premises and the beneficent purposes to be accomplished; and any needless interference by the owner or occupant of said premises or by any other person with the person so appointed, in the performance of the duties required of him by said order, shall be a misdemeanor, and shall be punished in the manner provided by law for interference with an officer in the performance of his duties.
--------
(RSMo 1939 § 9757)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 9037; 1919 § 5793
---- end of effective 28 Aug 1939 ----
use this link to bookmark section 192.150
Effective dates prior to 1940 may not be the actual effective date. See FAQ 'When do laws become effective?'
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 192.150
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 192.150 cover?
Section 192.150 ("Interference a misdemeanor — duty of mayor and county commission.") 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 § 192.150?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 192.150" (Missouri). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Missouri law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Missouri official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Missouri attorney.
How does Missouri § 192.150 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Missouri can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Missouri.