Missouri § 262.810 - Eminent domain, public hearing required before taking property.
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§ 262.810. Eminent domain, public hearing required before taking property.
Property subject to the farmland protection act shall not be taken in whole or in part by any political subdivision of this state by eminent domain except after a public hearing pursuant to chapter 610.
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(L. 2001 S.B. 462)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 262.810
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 262.810 cover?
Section 262.810 ("Eminent domain, public hearing required before taking property.") 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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Is this the official text of Missouri law?
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