Missouri § 260.540 - State employees acting in official capacity, liability.
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§ 260.540. State employees acting in official capacity, liability.
Persons employed by the state of Missouri shall not be held liable for damages incurred as a result of actions taken by them when acting in their official capacity pursuant to sections 260.500 to 260.550, rules promulgated pursuant thereto and the hazardous substance emergency response plan. However, the state of Missouri may be held liable for any such damages as provided in sections 537.600 and 537.610 or as may be covered by liability insurance or a self-insurance plan.
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(L. 1983 H.B. 528)
Effective 6-27-83
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 260.540 ("State employees acting in official capacity, liability.") 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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