Title XVII — AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

262.230. Fair held, when — how — reverter clause. — The commission, at such time as may be determined by it, shall hold, annually, a fair upon the state fairgrounds above designated; and at these fairs all important products of the state shall be recognized, according to merit, b…

262.240. Printing and distribution of catalogues. — At least three months before the holding of any annual fair the director, at the direction of the commission, shall prepare a catalogue and list of premiums offered. He shall print the same in proper form, with the rules and reg…

262.250. Entry fees — classification. — The commission may charge a fee on any entry to be paid at the time of entry. All animals and articles must be entered in their proper classes and no other. The director shall determine all questions of classification. In addition to any ex…

262.255. Exhibiting livestock, all qualified 4-H and FFA members permitted to participate — rules and fees permitted. — The state fair commission shall permit all qualifying 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members to exhibit livestock at the state fair. The state fair com…

262.260. Admission fees, revenues from sale of privileges and pari-mutuel wagering — disposition — state fair fee fund created — gifts and grants authorized, transfer to general revenue prohibited — purpose of fund — investment. — 1. The commission shall establish admission fees …

262.261. State fair escrow fund created, use of moneys. — 1. The "State Fair Escrow Fund" is hereby created. Such fund shall be held and maintained by the state fair commission. All ticket sales income pertaining to the Missouri state fair grandstand shows, arena events, and carn…

262.262. State fair trust fund for prizes — disbursement — investment. — 1. A special trust fund, to be known as the "State Fair Trust Fund", is established in the state treasury. All moneys received by the state from gifts, grants, legacies or devises for the purpose of providin…

262.265. Distribution of pari-mutuel wagering pool if state agency is the licensee. — Those portions of a pari-mutuel wagering pool which are allocated by law or rule of the commission for purse money or for distribution to holders of winning tickets shall not represent revenue c…

262.270. Director, powers — gambling prohibited, exception for pari-mutuel wagering — serving intoxicating liquor prohibited, exception — cooperation from other agencies, reimbursement. — 1. The director shall make and, after its creation, the commission shall approve all rules, …

262.280. County exhibits. — The county commission of any county in this state may, in its discretion, appropriate such sums of money as it may deem necessary or proper for an exhibit of the resources and products of the county at the Missouri state fair out of any funds not other…

262.290. Incorporation, procedure — powers — buildings and improvements — exception. — Whenever fifty or more registered voters of this state shall present a petition to the county commission of the county in which they or a majority of them reside, stating therein that they desi…

262.300. Organization of society — procedure. — 1. Within thirty days from the date of the order of the county commission, as set out in section 262.290, any number of the petitioners exceeding twenty may proceed to organize such society by electing not less than nine or more tha…

262.310. Election of officers — removal — duties. — Every board of directors shall assemble within twenty days after their election and choose a president and vice president of their number, and a secretary, treasurer and such other officers, servants and agents as may be necessa…

262.320. Duties of officers. — It shall be the duty of the president to preside at all meetings of the board and of the society, and, in case of his absence, the vice president, and in case of his absence, such other person as the members shall appoint; and it shall be the duty o…

262.330. Constitution and bylaws, enforcement of — quorum. — The said board, a majority of whom shall form a quorum, shall have power to make, ordain and adopt a constitution and all necessary bylaws, ordinances, rules and regulations for the government of the board of directors …

262.340. Moneys of societies, how expended. — All moneys paid by members and others, and donations made to the society, shall be appropriated under the direction of said board, in conformity to such constitution, bylaws, rules and regulations as may be ordained and established fo…

262.350. Appropriation of money by county commission. — The county commission of any county may, if it be deemed expedient, appropriate out of the county treasury for the benefit of any society regularly organized as a county agricultural and mechanical society, county fair, coun…

262.360. Board's report. — At each annual meeting of the society, which shall be held on the second Tuesday of December or such other date as may be provided in the bylaws of the society, the board of directors shall report in writing the number of members and the financial condi…

262.370. Director's report to general assembly. — The director of agriculture shall, at each session of the general assembly of the state of Missouri, report faithfully all the facts, statistics and information contained in the reports transmitted to him from the county agricultu…

[Repealed or reserved.]

262.390. Membership — fees — failure to pay annual fee, effect. — The members of any society organized under the provisions of sections 262.290 to 262.540 shall be composed of such persons, and none others, as shall have subscribed their names as such in the books in which the pr…

262.400. Recording of incorporation order. — A duly authenticated copy of the order of the county commission, provided for in section 262.290, shall be filed and recorded in such manner as conveyances of land are by law directed to be recorded in the office of the recorder of dee…

262.410. Dissolution of society — disposition of property. — Whenever a majority of two-thirds of the members of any society organized under the provisions of sections 262.290 to 262.540 shall, at an annual meeting, declare such society dissolved, or if from any other cause said …

262.430. Societies may unite and form circuit. — 1. It shall be lawful for any five or more societies organized under and by virtue of sections 262.290 to 262.540 in the state of Missouri to unite for the purpose of forming a circuit whenever a majority of the board of directors …

262.440. Appropriations, how disbursed. — Any appropriations made to or for the benefit of any such circuit by the general assembly shall be made through the Missouri state department of agriculture and specified in the biennial appropriations to said state department to be for s…

262.450. State aid for county fairs — certain counties. — 1. The director of agriculture, for the purpose of fostering and developing agriculture within the state of Missouri, is hereby authorized to pay to nonprofit county and district fairs and to regularly organized or incorpo…

262.462. Application for funds, contents of — report on completion of a project, contents of. — 1. The clerk or duly authorized official of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision shall submit a formal application to the director for matching funds, giving a descri…

262.465. Duties of director before releasing funds. — 1. The director or his representative shall before releasing state funds: (1) Conduct his own inspection to determine that the completed project complies* with the plans and specifications and the original application; and (2)…

262.470. Rules and regulations, promulgation. — The director of the department of agriculture shall be and is hereby authorized and directed to make all reasonable and needful rules and regulations for the proper protection to the state in the administration of sections 262.215 t…

262.480. Claims for benefits — procedure. — On or before a date set by the director of agriculture the president and secretary of any fair or agricultural society claiming benefits under sections 262.450 and 262.460, shall file with the director of agriculture a sworn statement i…

262.490. Payment of claims. — The director of the department of agriculture shall pay the claims of any such fair, agricultural society or exhibition coming under the terms of sections 262.450 and 262.460 on approval of the commissioner of administration if satisfied, after due i…

262.500. Election to levy special tax in certain counties — purposes — distribution of funds. — 1. In all counties of this state in which the constitutional limit is not levied for county purposes, the county commission, upon the filing of a petition signed by not less than three…

262.510. Apportionment of levy proceeds. — The county commission in every such county shall apportion the proceeds of the levy made pursuant to section 262.500, and in accordance with the provisions of section 262.500, among the several objects and subjects in section 262.500 men…

262.520. Payment of premiums — procedure. — The portion of the proceeds of such levy offered for premiums shall be offered annually for the purposes set out in, and in accordance with, the provisions of sections 262.500 to 262.540. For the purpose of administering the premium fun…

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…