Missouri § 43.220 - No authority to exceed duties authorized in this chapter.
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§ 43.220. No authority to exceed duties authorized in this chapter.
Neither the governor nor the superintendent shall have any power, right or authority to command, order or direct any member of the patrol to perform any duty or service not authorized under state statute.
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(RSMo 1939 § 8363, A.L. 2007 H.B. 41)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 43.220 cover?
Section 43.220 ("No authority to exceed duties authorized in this chapter.") 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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