Missouri § 253.050 - Obligations incurred only as authorized by appropriation.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 253.050 — Obligations incurred only as authorized by appropriation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 253.050. Obligations incurred only as authorized by appropriation.
Except as, or as hereafter may be, otherwise provided by law no contract shall be entered into or obligations incurred, nor shall any payment or expenditure of money be made under the provisions of sections 253.010 to 253.100 except in accordance with and by virtue of, an appropriation as provided by law.
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(L. 1953 p. 317 § 3)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 253.050
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 253.050 cover?
Section 253.050 ("Obligations incurred only as authorized by appropriation.") 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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