Missouri § 81.130 - Farming lands, exclusion — procedure (cities of 20,000 or less).
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 81.130 — Farming lands, exclusion — procedure (cities of 20,000 or less)., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81.130. Farming lands, exclusion — procedure (cities of 20,000 or less).
In all cases where farming lands, or lands not laid out in town or city lots, or used for town or city purposes, are included within the corporate limits of any town, city or municipality of this state now containing, or which may hereafter contain, twenty thousand inhabitants or less, existing or operating under a special charter, and where ten of the taxable inhabitants of said town, city or municipality shall petition the council of said town, city or municipality to become disincorporated or detached from the said municipal corporation, it shall be the duty of said council, by ordinance, to submit the question to the voters of the city, town or municipality; and if at said election a majority of the voters voting at said election, vote in favor of disincorporating or detaching said lands, then the council of said town, city or municipality shall declare the said land disincorporated or detached from the said municipality, and the same shall not thereafter be included in or be a part thereof; provided, however, that in all cases where the said town, city or municipality has any outstanding debts, liabilities or obligations, said lands shall not be disincorporated or detached until the owner or owners thereof shall have paid into the town, city or municipal treasury their just and proper proportion of such debts, liabilities or obligations.
--------
(RSMo 1939 § 7441, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 7288; 1919 § 8703; 1909 § 9581
---- end of effective 28 Aug 1978 ----
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 81.130
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 81.130 cover?
Section 81.130 ("Farming lands, exclusion — procedure (cities of 20,000 or less).") 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 § 81.130?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 81.130" (Missouri). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Missouri law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Missouri official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Missouri attorney.
How does Missouri § 81.130 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Missouri can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Missouri.