Missouri § 229.420 - Temporary abandonment of public road to permit mining.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 229.420 — Temporary abandonment of public road to permit mining., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 229.420. Temporary abandonment of public road to permit mining.
Where coal or other valuable mineral underlies any public road in this state that has not been designated as a state highway or is not under the control of the state transportation department, if said coal or other mineral is being mined on or from adjoining lands by the "strip pit" or surface process of mining, the commissioners of any special road district or the township board of directors if said road be not located in a special road district may provide for the temporary abandonment of said road and the removal or mining of said coal or other valuable mineral underlying said road and the rebuilding of said road, in the manner and under the conditions provided in sections 229.420 to 229.450, when in the opinion of said commissioners or township board the public good would best be served thereby.
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(RSMo 1939 § 8860)
Prior revision: 1929 § 8200
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 229.420
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 229.420 cover?
Section 229.420 ("Temporary abandonment of public road to permit mining.") 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 § 229.420?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 229.420" (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?
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How does Missouri § 229.420 apply to my situation?
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