When penalty goes to the state, within two years

516.390. When penalty goes to the state, within two years. — If the penalty is given in whole or in part to the state, or to any county or city, or to the treasury thereof, a suit therefor may be commenced, by or in behalf of the state, county or city, at any time within two years after the commission of the offense, and not after.

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(RSMo 1939 § 3787)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 3397; 1919 § 3742; 1909 § 4950