Missouri § 311.790 - Prosecution of violations, by whom — fees and expenses.
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§ 311.790. Prosecution of violations, by whom — fees and expenses.
1. For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter and acts amendatory thereto, the prosecuting attorneys of the respective counties or the circuit attorneys, or at the request of the governor, the attorney general shall investigate and prosecute all violations of any provision of this law; and shall represent the supervisor of liquor control in any and all legal matters arising under this chapter. When requested by the governor, the attorney general, or his assistants shall in the enforcement of this law, have the power to sign indictments or informations and conduct prosecutions in any county or city within this state.
2. Whenever any tax, fee or other charge, as authorized by this chapter shall be due, suit may be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction by the prosecuting attorney of the county, or at the request of the director of revenue, by the attorney general, in the name of the state at the relation of the director of revenue, to recover such tax, fee or other charge, and in any such suit all persons, associations or corporations interested may be made parties and service may be had on both residents and nonresidents in the same manner as provided by law in civil actions.
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(RSMo 1939 § 4876, A.L. 1945 p. 1043)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 311.790 ("Prosecution of violations, by whom — fees and expenses.") 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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