Missouri § 257.020 - Definitions.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 257.020 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257.020. Definitions.
Unless the context requires otherwise, as used in this chapter the following terms mean:
(1) "Court", the circuit court wherein the petition for the organization of the district was filed and granted;
(2) "Person", person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation;
(3) "Public corporation", counties, townships, cities, towns, villages, all special districts, and all other governmental agencies;
(4) "River":
(a) The main stream and its tributaries of a primary drainage basin;
(b) The main stream and its tributaries of a secondary drainage basin;
(c) The principal stream of a tributary drainage area and its tributaries;
(d) The stream or streams of an unnamed drainage area, the specific delineation of which is otherwise provided for herein;
(5) "River basin":
(a) A primary drainage basin; and including all of the area of a primary drainage basin above the point where the main stream of such basin flows out of the state of Missouri;
(b) A secondary drainage basin;
(c) A tributary drainage area, the principal stream of which drains directly into the main stream of a primary or secondary drainage basin; or
(d) The unnamed drainage areas not within any primary drainage basin and including those areas which border and drain directly into the Mississippi, Missouri, or Des Moines Rivers; all such basins and areas, and the streams thereof, being those delineated on the Missouri Bureau of Geology and Mines Drainage Map of 1927 as prepared and drawn under authorization of Laws of Missouri, 1921, page 88, and which drainage map was accordingly made of record in the bureau's biennial report of the state geologist transmitted to the 54th general assembly in 1927. Such delineation of basins and areas shall be understood to define their general locations and names, if any, and to be not definitive of their exact boundaries.
--------
(L. 1959 S.B. 199 § 1, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)
---- end of effective 28 Aug 1978 ----
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 257.020
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 257.020 cover?
Section 257.020 ("Definitions.") 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 § 257.020?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 257.020" (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 § 257.020 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.