Missouri § 49.140 - County commissioners prohibited from doing certain things.
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§ 49.140. County commissioners prohibited from doing certain things.
No county commissioner shall, directly or indirectly, become a party to any contract to which the county is a party, or act as a road or bridge commissioner, either general or special, or keeper of any poor person.
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(RSMo 1939 § 2491, A.L. 1959 S.B. 65, A.L. 1983 S.B. 219)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 2089; 1919 § 2585; 1909 § 4092
Effective 1-01-85
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 49.140 cover?
Section 49.140 ("County commissioners prohibited from doing certain things.") 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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