Title XVI, CONSERVATION, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

253.010. Definitions. — As used in this chapter, the following words shall mean: (1) "Department", the department of natural resources; (2) "Land", upland, land under water, the water itself and every estate, interest and right, legal or equitable in land or water; (3) "Park", an…

253.022. Department of natural resources to administer the National Historic Preservation Act. — The department of natural resources is authorized to administer the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Public Law 89-665. ­­-------- (L. 1972 H.B. 1477 § 1, A.L. 2010 H.B. 19…

253.024. Plan for expenditure of federal funds to be submitted to appropriations and oversight division of the committee on legislative research — contents of plan. — 1. On or before Wednesday after the first Monday in January of each year in which the department of natural resou…

253.035. Rules and regulations, procedure. — 1. The director of the department of natural resources may make and promulgate all reasonable rules and regulations necessary for the proper maintenance, improvement, acquisition and preservation of all state parks. 2. The rules and re…

253.040. Acquisition of land — eminent domain. — 1. The department of natural resources is hereby authorized to accept or acquire by purchase, lease, donation, agreement or eminent domain, any lands, or rights in lands, sites, objects or facilities which in its opinion should be …

253.043. Park boundary conflicts, department authorized to convey up to five acres as part of land trade, conditions. — The department is authorized to convey up to five acres of land as part of a land trade with adjacent property owners to resolve park boundary conflicts, so lon…

253.045. Department of natural resources may mark and maintain certain former governors' graves. — The department of natural resources is hereby authorized to suitably mark every grave of a former governor of this state, and to maintain every grave of a former governor, within th…

253.048. Flags authorized for display in state parks. — 1. Within the state parks, the department shall accompany the display of the flag of the United States and the flag of this state with the display of the MIA/POW flag, which is designed to commemorate the service and sacrifi…

253.050. Obligations incurred only as authorized by appropriation. — Except as, or as hereafter may be, otherwise provided by law no contract shall be entered into or obligations incurred, nor shall any payment or expenditure of money be made under the provisions of sections 253.…

253.060. Director's and staff's qualifications — compensation. — The director of the department shall employ a director of state parks and such other officers and employees as may be necessary. The director of state parks shall be selected solely upon the basis of proven executiv…

253.065. Park rangers, appointment, powers as peace officers. — 1. Each park ranger employed by the director of the department of natural resources and such other employees as may be designated by the director shall be certified by the director of the department of public safety,…

253.067. Volunteers may supplement programs — duties of division — status of volunteers — expenses — definition. — 1. The division of state parks within the department of natural resources is authorized to develop, recruit, train and accept the services of volunteers, which servi…

253.070. Expenditures, how made. — The department of natural resources may make such expenditures, or may authorize the director to make such expenditures, as are necessary to perform the duties imposed upon it by law. Expenditures by the department of natural resources shall be …

253.080. Director of natural resources may construct and operate facilities and collect fees for usage — concession contracts — limitations — bond — recordkeeping — advertising merchandise, permission required — private providers permitted, when. — 1. The director of the departme…

253.082. Fund established for each facility head at state parks and scenic sites — purpose of fund — limitation, rules — revolving fund for sale of Division of State Parks items established. — 1. Upon a request from the director of the department of natural resources, the commiss…

253.092. Arrow Rock state historic site endowment fund created, expenditure of moneys in fund — state treasurer to be custodian. — 1. There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Arrow Rock State Historic Site Endowment Fund". The fund shall be administered by the Missouri …

253.095. Interpretive or education services, agreements entered into with not-for-profit organizations for state parks, space provided — net proceeds retained by organization. — In order to further the interpretive or educational functions of Missouri state parks, the director of…

253.100. Removal of timber only on order of record. — No timber in any state park shall be cut and removed from such state park, sold, or converted into lumber or building material, except upon the express order of the department of natural resources, duly entered upon the minute…

253.110. The Confederate Memorial Park as state park. — All parts of the following described land situated in Lafayette County, of Missouri, selected and dedicated by the board of trustees of the Confederate Soldiers' Home under an act of the general assembly appearing at Laws 19…

253.120. Confederate Memorial Park endowment fund. — The endowment fund authorized by section 2, Laws of Missouri 1925, page 136, shall be maintained by the department of natural resources as a permanent endowment for the maintenance of the Confederate Memorial Park. The departme…

253.130. Portrait to be located in Mark Twain state park. — The portrait of Mark Twain, and the case in which the portrait is now enclosed and located in the north inner corridor of the third, or legislative, floor of the state capitol, is ordered transferred and installed in the…

253.140. Department of natural resources to maintain as historical sites all covered wooden bridges donated to the state. — The department of natural resources shall repair and maintain as state historical sites all covered wooden bridges which are acquired through any grant, gif…

253.147. Maintenance, repair, and construction report to general assembly, contents. — The department of natural resources shall submit a report to the general assembly on or before January 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, regarding maintenance, repair, and construction at state…

253.150. Definitions. — As used in sections 253.150 to 253.170 the following terms shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following meanings: (1) "Motor vehicle", any self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively upon tracks, except farm tractors; (2) "…

253.155. Motor vehicles may operate, where, exception. — No motor vehicle shall be operated within the boundaries of any state park except upon park thoroughfares or in areas especially designated by the department of natural resources. This section shall not apply to authorized …

253.160. Speed limits in park. — Except as otherwise specifically posted, the speed limit within any state park shall be twenty miles per hour. ­­-------- (L. 1971 H.B. 299 § 3)

253.165. Vehicles in parks subject to general law regulating such vehicles. — All motor vehicles operated upon any park thoroughfare are subject to the provisions concerning motor vehicles contained in chapters 300, 301, 302, 303, 304 and 307, not inconsistent with sections 253.1…

253.170. Penalty. — Any person violating any provision of sections 253.150 to 253.170 is guilty of a misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L. 1971 H.B. 299 § 5)

253.175. Rock Island Railroad corridor, fencing to be maintained by division of state parks. — All fencing coinciding with the boundary between individual landowner property and the portion of the historic Missouri Rock Island Railroad corridor owned, leased, or operated by the d…

253.177. Rock Island Trail State Park endowment fund created — use of moneys — refunds, when. — 1. There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Rock Island Trail State Park Endowment Fund". The fund shall be administered by the department of natural resources. Any grant, gi…

253.190. Exempted domestic animals. — The provisions of sections 253.180 to 253.205 shall not apply to domestic animals that are or have been engaged in the pursuit of wildlife. ­­-------- (L. 1971 H.B. 300 § 6)

253.195. Fireworks prohibited, exception. — Fireworks, as defined in section 320.106, of any type are prohibited within the boundaries of any state park except upon the written permission granted by the department of natural resources. ­­-------- (L. 1971 H.B. 300 § 3, A.L. 2025 …

253.200. Taking of wildlife prohibited, exception. — No person shall pursue, catch, kill or take any wildlife, as defined in section 252.020, in any manner, or in any quantity or at any time or place within the boundaries of any state park, except by written provisions issued by …

253.205. Penalty. — Any person violating any provision of sections 253.180 to 253.205 is guilty of a misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L. 1971 H.B. 300 § 5)

253.210. Definitions. — As used in sections 253.210 to 253.280, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) "Net income and revenues" means the income arising from the operation of a project remaining after providing for the costs of operation of the project and the cost o…

253.220. Erection of structure in park to accommodate visitors — may acquire land. — 1. The department of natural resources is authorized to acquire, construct, erect, equip, furnish, operate, control, manage and regulate a project as in the judgment of the department of natural …

253.230. Revenue bonds — conditions of issue, approval, sources of payment — department of natural resources building fund. — 1. For the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition, construction, erection, equipment, and furnishing a project and providing a site therefor, as h…

253.240. Bonds issued on resolution of board, when. — The revenue bonds may be issued pursuant to a resolution adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the department of natural resources after proper authorization has been made by the general assembly thro…

253.250. Revenue bonds not obligations of state. — Bonds issued pursuant to sections 253.210 to 253.280 are not an indebtedness of the state of Missouri, or of the department of natural resources or of the individual members of the department of natural resources and are not an i…

253.260. Bonds, denomination, interest rate, contents — negotiable — income exempt from income taxes. — 1. Bonds issued pursuant to sections 253.210 to 253.280 shall be of such denomination, shall bear such rate of interest, not to exceed fourteen percent per annum, and shall mat…

253.270. Department of natural resources may prescribe form of bonds — holder may compel performance of duties. — 1. The department of natural resources is authorized to prescribe when not inconsistent with the provisions of sections 253.210 to 253.280 the form, details and incid…

253.280. Bonds refunded, when — refunding bonds may include interest — how paid. — 1. The revenue bonds issued pursuant to sections 253.210 to 253.280 may be refunded, in whole or in part, under any of the following circumstances: (1) When any of the bonds have by their terms bec…

253.290. Leases for development and operation of resort facilities — rentals. — The director of the department of natural resources may grant leases for the development, construction, maintenance and operation of resort and related facilities on federal reservoir lands purchased,…

253.300. Leases to be let on competitive bids. — All leases granted under sections 253.290 to 253.320 shall be entered into only upon the basis of competitive sealed bids. A sworn financial statement shall accompany each bid, and all contracts shall be let by the director of the …

253.310. Lessees to give bond. — A good and sufficient bond conditioned upon the faithful performance of the conditions of the lease and compliance with this law shall be required of all lessees. ­­-------- (L. 1959 H.B. 317 § 3, A.L. 1961 p. 236, A.L. 1967 p. 362)

253.320. Conditions required in leases — effect of encumbrances of lessee. — Any lease granted under the provisions of sections 253.290 to 253.320 shall be conditioned as follows and also contain such provisions as the attorney general may prescribe: (1) The director of the depar…

253.350. Babler memorial state park — powers of department of natural resources. — 1. All personal and real property bequeathed or devised to the state of Missouri for the benefit of the Doctor Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park under the will of Jacob L. Babler and all other p…

253.360. Fund created, use of income and corpus, investments. — 1. There is hereby created the "Doctor Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Fund". All money, funds, and securities acquired as provided in section 253.350 shall be deposited with the state treasurer to the credit of…

253.370. Thomas Hart Benton homestead memorial. — 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 48 of Article III of the Constitution of the State of Missouri, the department of natural resources is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase, from funds appropriated or otherwise availab…

253.380. Pansy Johnson-Travis memorial state gardens and trust fund. — 1. The state of Missouri may accept in trust a sum of money or other valuable assets to be held for a period of one hundred years in interest-bearing investments as a permanent endowment fund for the benefit a…