Missouri § 51.280 - County clerks, duties, compensation (certain first class counties).
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§ 51.280. County clerks, duties, compensation (certain first class counties).
In all first class counties not having a charter form of government, the clerk of the county commission shall prepare and issue all county licenses established by law, and collect the county fees therefor and remit the same to the county treasury, and he shall receive and retain no fees, compensation or emoluments of whatever nature for the performance of any official duty other than the compensation prescribed by section 51.281.
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(L. 1945 p. 574 §§ 2, 3, A. 1949 H.C.S. H.B. 2008, 2009, A.L. 1963 p. 110, A.L. 1971 H.B. 484, A.L. 1973 H.B. 667, A.L. 1978 S.B. 775, A.L. 1987 S.B. 65, et al.)
Effective 1-01-88
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 51.280
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 51.280 cover?
Section 51.280 ("County clerks, duties, compensation (certain first class counties).") 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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