Section 44.100 – Emergency powers of governor.
Effective – 28 Aug 2008, 2 histories 44.100. Emergency powers of governor. — 1. The emergency powers of the governor shall be as follows: (1) The provisions of this section shall be operative only during the existence of a state of emergency (referred to in this section as “emergency” ). The existence of an emergency […]
Section 44.101 – Firearms and ammunition, state of emergency, no restrictions permitted.
Effective – 28 Aug 2007 44.101. Firearms and ammunition, state of emergency, no restrictions permitted. — The state, any political subdivision, or any person shall not prohibit or restrict the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transportation, storage, display, or use of firearms or ammunition during an emergency. ——– (L. 2007 S.B. 257)
Section 44.105 – Governor-declared state of emergency, suspension of certain state law provisions, when — volunteers, responsibilities of — staffing authority.
Effective – 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories 44.105. Governor-declared state of emergency, suspension of certain state law provisions, when — volunteers, responsibilities of — staffing authority. — 1. In a governor-declared state of emergency, the governor may suspend any provision of chapters 195 and 334 pertaining to dispensing medications. Persons who dispense medications under this […]
Section 44.110 – Cooperation of existing state agencies and political subdivisions in emergency — suspension of activities and functions of state agencies and political subdivisions may be ordered.
Effective – 28 Aug 1998 44.110. Cooperation of existing state agencies and political subdivisions in emergency — suspension of activities and functions of state agencies and political subdivisions may be ordered. — 1. In carrying out the emergency powers pursuant to the provisions of sections 44.010 to 44.130, the governor and the executive officers or […]
Section 43.656 – Declaration of need for lab.
Effective – 28 Aug 2002 43.656. Declaration of need for lab. — It is hereby found and declared that: (1) With the widespread use of computers, the internet and electronic devices to commit crimes and the critical lack of resources at state and local levels; (2) Modern day criminals have learned to exploit the internet […]
Section 43.659 – Powers of highway patrol.
Effective – 28 Aug 2002 43.659. Powers of highway patrol. — The highway patrol shall have the power, as necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of sections 43.653 to 43.656, to enter into agreements or other transactions with, negotiate memorandum of understanding with all governmental agencies, participate in interstate […]
Section 44.010 – Definitions.
Effective – 28 Aug 2016, 2 histories 44.010. Definitions. — As used in sections 44.010 to 44.130, the following terms mean: (1) “Agency”, the state emergency management agency; (2) “Bioterrorism”, the intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or biological product that may be engineered as a result of biotechnology, or any naturally occurring […]
Section 44.020 – State emergency management agency created.
Effective – 08 Jun 2007 44.020. State emergency management agency created. — There is hereby created within the department of public safety, the “State Emergency Management Agency”, for the general purpose of assisting in coordination of national, state and local activities related to emergency functions by coordinating response, recovery, planning and mitigation. This agency shall […]
Section 44.022 – Powers and duties of governor.
Effective – 28 Aug 1998 44.022. Powers and duties of governor. — 1. The governor shall have general direction and control of the state emergency management agency, and shall be responsible for the carrying out of the provisions of sections 44.010 to 44.130. In the event of disaster beyond local capabilities, the governor may assume […]
Section 44.023 – Disaster volunteer program established, agency’s duties — expenses — immunity from liability, exception.
Effective – 28 Aug 2016, 2 histories 44.023. Disaster volunteer program established, agency’s duties — expenses — immunity from liability, exception. — 1. The Missouri state emergency management agency shall establish and administer an emergency volunteer program to be activated in the event of a disaster whereby volunteer architects, engineers licensed under chapter 327, any […]