Missouri § 262.430 - Societies may unite and form circuit.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 262.430 — Societies may unite and form circuit., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 262.430. Societies may unite and form circuit.
1. It shall be lawful for any five or more societies organized under and by virtue of sections 262.290 to 262.540 in the state of Missouri to unite for the purpose of forming a circuit whenever a majority of the board of directors of each of such societies decide to do so. Such circuit and the affairs thereof shall be governed by the several societies therein. The director of agriculture may become one of such members for and on behalf of the Missouri state fair.
2. For the purpose of organizing such a circuit, the president and secretary, or any two members of the board of directors of any five or more societies organized under sections 262.290 to 262.540, including the director of agriculture, may voluntarily meet and perfect the organization of a circuit by adopting a name and electing one of their members as president and another as secretary and another as treasurer of such circuit, and the payment of a membership fee of not less than fifty dollars from each society composing such circuit, including said state fair.
3. After the completion of such organization, a statement of the proceedings shall be signed by all the representatives present, setting forth in such statement that such meeting was held by virtue of this section for the purpose of forming a circuit and stating therein the names of the officers selected and their places of residence, as well also as the name and location of the societies forming said circuit, and the number of years, not exceeding ten, that said circuit shall continue. Which statement shall within thirty days be filed with the director of agriculture, and said circuit shall thereafter for the time specified in said statement be authorized to receive and disburse any appropriations made to or for the benefit of such circuit by the state of Missouri through said department of agriculture; provided, that any such societies and the said director of agriculture on behalf of the state fair may become members of more than one such circuit.
--------
(RSMo 1939 § 14175)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 12498; 1919 § 12067; 1909 § 699
---- end of effective 28 Aug 1939 ----
use this link to bookmark section 262.430
Effective dates prior to 1940 may not be the actual effective date. See FAQ 'When do laws become effective?'
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 262.430
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 262.430 cover?
Section 262.430 ("Societies may unite and form circuit.") 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 § 262.430?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 262.430" (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 § 262.430 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.