Missouri § 374.240 - Suit to recover fees — penalties.
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§ 374.240. Suit to recover fees — penalties.
1. The director may bring suit to recover any fees or other sums which he is authorized by law to demand or collect.
2. Any company or person liable for any fees or assessments who shall neglect or refuse to pay the same within ten days after written demand by the director, shall be liable to pay double the amount of such fees or assessments; and any judgment recovered in such case shall be for double such amount and costs.
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(RSMo 1939 § 5797, A. 1949 H.B. 2115)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 5687; 1919 § 6098; 1909 § 6892
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 374.240 ("Suit to recover fees — penalties.") 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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