Missouri § 84.630 - Police force — acceptance of gratuities prohibited — disposition of fines.
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§ 84.630. Police force — acceptance of gratuities prohibited — disposition of fines.
No officer of police or policeman shall be allowed to receive any money or gratuity or compensation for any service he may render without the consent of the said board, and all such moneys as any policeman or police officer may be so permitted to receive shall be paid over to the board, and, together with all the proceeds of all fines, forfeitures and unreclaimed property which may come into the possession of said board, or to be recovered by them under the provisions of sections 84.350 to 84.860, or any other law or ordinance, shall be disposed of in accordance with rules adopted by the said board, subject to the provisions of laws of this state controlling and directing the dispensation of such funds.
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(RSMo 1939 § 7663, A.L. 1943 p. 727 § 7666)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 7532; 1919 § 8943; 1909 § 9795
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 84.630 cover?
Section 84.630 ("Police force — acceptance of gratuities prohibited — disposition of fines.") 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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