Missouri § 43.659 - Powers of highway patrol.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 43.659 — Powers of highway patrol., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.659. Powers of highway patrol.
The highway patrol shall have the power, as necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of sections 43.653 to 43.656, to enter into agreements or other transactions with, negotiate memorandum of understanding with all governmental agencies, participate in interstate computer forensic matters as they relate to the purposes of the center, both within and outside the state when necessary or appropriate, or when required to do so by a proper authority and accept grants and the cooperation of, the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof or of this state or any agency or instrumentality thereof, in furtherance of the purposes of this section, and to do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of such aid and cooperation.
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(L. 2002 S.B. 969, et al.)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 43.659
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 43.659 cover?
Section 43.659 ("Powers of highway patrol.") 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 § 43.659?
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