Missouri § 253.220 - Erection of structure in park to accommodate visitors — may acquire land.
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§ 253.220. Erection of structure in park to accommodate visitors — may acquire land.
1. The department of natural resources is authorized to acquire, construct, erect, equip, furnish, operate, control, manage and regulate a project as in the judgment of the department of natural resources may be necessary, advisable and suitable for the use and improvement of the state's parks and their facilities.
2. The department of natural resources has the power to use real property, now or hereafter belonging to the state for park purposes, as a site for a project or to acquire by purchase, lease, gift or otherwise such real or personal property as in the judgment of the department of natural resources shall be necessary, advisable and suitable for the project, except that real property acquired as a site for a project shall be contiguous to and become a part of a state park.
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(L. 1957 p. 300 § 2)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 253.220 cover?
Section 253.220 ("Erection of structure in park to accommodate visitors — may acquire land.") 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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