Title XVII — AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

262.530. Special election — how called and conducted. — Special election shall be called, advertised and conducted, as in the case of a special election to vote bonds for the erection of a county courthouse or other public purpose. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 14188) Prior revision: 1…

262.550. Definitions. — The following words and phrases as used in sections 262.550 to 262.620, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, shall mean: (1) "Council" shall mean University of Missouri extension council, authorized under section 262.563; (2) "Cou…

262.553. University may receive and disburse federal grants for extension work. — The assent of the general assembly having heretofore been given to the provisions and requirements of the Act of Congress of May 8, 1914, and amendments thereto (7 U.S.C.A. Sec. 341 et seq.), the Un…

262.557. Formulation and administration of extension program. — The university may formulate an extension program in the counties of the state and shall be responsible for the administration and execution of the extension program in each county. ­­-------- (L. 1961 p. 7 § 3)

262.560. University to hire employees — salaries and expenses paid, how. — The university shall have the responsibility and authority to employ such persons as it deems necessary and proper for the conduct of extension work and shall prescribe and assign their duties and provide …

262.563. Missouri extension council established in county, when. — 1. The university may establish a University of Missouri extension council in each of the counties of the state, which shall be designated as the "University of Missouri Extension Council of ______ County". 2. If …

262.567. Council, how composed — terms of members — vacancies — duties begin, when — limit on tenure. — 1. The University of Missouri extension council in each county shall be composed of the following members: (1) At least one elected member from each district within the county …

262.570. Description of district boundaries filed with county commission — numbering of districts — publication. — On or before October 1, 1961, or of any year thereafter, the university shall file with the county commission in each county in which there is to be established a co…

262.573. Annual election for membership on council. — In the month of January of each year an election shall be held in each of the established districts in which there is a vacancy for membership on the council, for the election of a member or members to the council, at which el…

262.577. Notice of nominees and statement of right to nominate to be published — ballot. — The council shall cause the list of nominees named by it to be published at least once, which publication shall be not more than fifty days nor less than thirty days prior to the date fixed…

262.580. Establishment of first county council. — If a council is established in any county not having a county agricultural extension council created under the provisions of section 262.561, RSMo 1959, the university shall do all acts and things required to be performed by the c…

262.583. Powers and duties of council — organization — meetings — duties of officers. — 1. The council of the respective counties shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Determine the number of elective council positions for each district provided that no district shall h…

262.587. Where council established, university to hire employees and consult with council on programs. — In counties in which there is a council the university shall: (1) Have the responsibility and authority to employ and discharge such agents and employees as it deems necessary…

262.590. Recommendations by council — administration of county's share of costs — council to receive property. — The council in any county shall have the right and duty to: (1) Make recommendations and suggestions to the university concerning the extension program; (2) Make recom…

262.593. Council official for purposes of federal law — activities forbidden — collection of fees — acceptance of contributions and assistance. — 1. The council shall be recognized as the official body within the county to cooperate with the university in carrying out the provisi…

262.597. Financial budget for extension programs — appropriations from counties. — The council, in cooperation with the county commission and the university, shall prepare an annual financial budget covering the county's share of the cost of carrying on the extension services con…

*262.598. Extension districts authorized — powers and duties — tax authorized, ballot language — withdrawal, ballot language — increase in tax, ballot language. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Consolidated district", a district formed jointly by…

262.600. Monthly requisitions on county commission, how issued, amount of — reversion of funds. — Immediately following the close of each month the council shall requisition the county commission for the estimated amount of the month's expenditures and within ten days after filin…

262.603. Names of council members and officers given university and county commission, when. — Before the allocation of funds is made by the county commission the council shall present to the university and the county commission a list of members of the council and of its officer…

262.607. Bond of treasurer — action for breach, by whom brought. — 1. The treasurer of the council within ten days after his election as treasurer and before entering upon the duties of his office shall execute to the council a corporate surety bond of not less than one hundred t…

262.610. Deposits of funds — how disbursed — records — report and settlement of treasurer. — 1. All moneys received by the treasurer for the council shall be deposited by him in a bank or trust company designated by the council and authorized to receive public deposits. 2. The tr…

262.613. Secretary, duties, report — records open. — The secretary of the council shall record the proceedings of all meetings of the council and of the officers of the council in books provided for that purpose; prepare and submit to each annual meeting of the council a report o…

262.617. Annual report to county commission. — At the close of each calendar year the council, through its secretary, shall make an annual detailed report to the county commission, covering all receipts and expenditures, together with a summary of work undertaken and results acco…

262.620. Notices required, given how. — Any public notice required to be given under any of the provisions of sections 262.550 to 262.620 shall be given by publishing a copy thereof for at least one time in a newspaper published within the county and having a general circulation …

262.630. Purpose of law — powers. — For the purpose of encouraging the organization and maintenance of farmers' institute societies, farm bureaus, farmers' clubs, country life clubs, or other organizations which have for their purpose the development of the agricultural resources…

262.640. Warrants, how drawn. — The money paid out under sections 262.630 to 262.660 shall be upon warrants of the county authorizing the payment, drawn in favor of the treasurer of the organization making such approved application, and upon a statement of such itemized expenses,…

262.650. Organization — officers — membership. — Before any one of the aforesaid organizations can take advantage of sections 262.630 to 262.660, it shall be duly organized with a president, a secretary, a treasurer, an executive board consisting of not less than three members, a…

262.660. Certain persons not to be beneficiaries. — No money shall be paid out under sections 262.630 to 262.660 for the services, traveling expenses or hotel bills of any officers or local committees or of any person or persons under pay of the state department of agriculture, c…

262.700. Southern dairy compact entered into — effective date — text of compact. — The Southern Dairy Compact, the full text of which is hereinafter set forth and confirmed by the Missouri legislature, is hereby entered into on behalf of the state of Missouri. The compact shall b…

262.701. Southern dairy compact commission, Missouri delegates appointed by governor — terms, vacancies, per diem, funding. — 1. Three delegates from Missouri shall be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate to represent the state on the southern dairy compact commi…

262.702. Dairy industry information, director to obtain, for use of southern dairy compact commission. — 1. The director of the department of agriculture may, by lawful means, obtain information pertaining to the dairy industry which he deems necessary to carry out the purposes o…

262.703. Violations — penalty — fines. — 1. No person shall violate the southern dairy compact, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to the compact. 2. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, a fine of one thousand dollars may be imposed for each violation, li…

262.795. Agriculture work, performed by children permitted, when. — Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, a child, as defined in subdivision (1) of section 294.011, may perform agriculture work, as defined in subdivision (1) of section 290.500, on a farm owned and operated by …

262.800. Farmland protection act, purpose. — Sections 262.800 to 262.810 shall be known and may be cited as the "Farmland Protection Act". The purpose of the farmland protection act shall be to: (1) Protect agricultural, horticultural and forestry land; (2) Promote continued econ…

262.801. Farming purposes defined. — For purposes of the farmland protection act, "farming purposes" shall be defined as at least three-fourths of the property used for farming, tillage of the soil, dairy farming, ranching, production or raising of crops, poultry or livestock, br…

262.802. Abeyance of water and sewer assessments, when — applicability — charges, when paid, amount — notice provided, contents — disputes, procedure. — 1. This state or any political subdivision of this state shall hold water and sewer assessments in abeyance, without interest, …

262.805. Notice of agricultural zoning presumed, when — uses of agricultural land — hazards contained on agricultural land. — Purchasers of real property within one mile of areas zoned for agriculture or used for farming purposes as defined by the farmland protection act containe…

262.810. Eminent domain, public hearing required before taking property. — Property subject to the farmland protection act shall not be taken in whole or in part by any political subdivision of this state by eminent domain except after a public hearing pursuant to chapter 610. ­­…

262.815. Citation of law, purpose — trust created, objectives — advisory board created, members, duties, terms — fund created — rulemaking authority. — 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Farmland Trust Act". The purpose of this section is to allow in…

262.820. Board created. — There is hereby created the "Missouri Wine and Grape Board", a body politic and corporate, an independent instrumentality exercising essential public functions, with duties and powers as set forth in sections 262.820 to 262.859. ­­-------- (L. 2005 S.B. …

*262.823. Purpose of the board, goals. — The purpose of the board shall be to further the growth and development of the grape growing industry in the state of Missouri. The board shall have a correlate purpose of fostering the expansion of the grape market for Missouri grapes. To…

262.826. Definitions. — As used in sections 262.820 to 262.859, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Board", the Missouri wine and grape board established pursuant to section 262.820; (2) "Council", the Missouri wine marketing and research council established pursuant to section …

262.829. Principal office location — responsibilities of board. — The principal office of the board shall be located in Jefferson City, Missouri. The board may have offices at such other places as the board may from time to time designate. The board shall act as the organization …

[Repealed or reserved.]

262.835. Board members, qualifications, terms. — The powers of the board shall be vested in eleven members, who shall be residents of this state. The board shall be composed of seven industry members who shall represent the Missouri grape and wine industry, food service industry,…

262.838. Removal of board member. — A board member shall be removed from office by the governor for malfeasance, willful neglect of duty, or other cause after notice and public hearing, unless such notice or hearing shall be expressly waived in writing. ­­-------- (L. 2005 S.B. 3…

262.841. Chairperson and vice chairperson to be elected. — The board members shall annually elect from among their number a chairperson and vice chairperson, and such other officers as they may deem necessary. ­­-------- (L. 2005 S.B. 355)

262.844. Meetings of the board. — The board shall meet in Jefferson City within sixty days of the effective date of this act to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson of the board. The committee shall thereafter meet annually, within sixty days of July first, to elect officers …

262.847. Reimbursement for expenses. — Board members shall receive no compensation for the performance of their duties under sections 262.820 to 262.859, but each board member shall be reimbursed from the funds of the board for actual and necessary expenses incurred in carrying o…

262.850. Executive director to be employed, duties — technical experts and other employees permitted. — The board shall employ an executive director. The executive director shall be the secretary of the board and shall administer, manage, and direct the affairs and business of th…