Missouri § 256.320 - Basis of payment — debt to be lien on property, how collected.
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§ 256.320. Basis of payment — debt to be lien on property, how collected.
1. Payment for delivery of stored water shall be on a current basis or on some other basis as might be agreed to, but at least on an annual basis.
2. Any debt incurred by a purchaser of stored water shall become a lien on all property owned by the purchaser and shall be collected by the state in the same manner as provided for the collection of delinquent taxes, except in the case of a political subdivision the state may sue for recovery of money due.
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(L. 1965 p. 389 § 6 subsecs. 2, 3)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 256.320 ("Basis of payment — debt to be lien on property, how collected.") 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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