Section 537.764 – State of the art, defined — affirmative defense in cases of strict liability for failure to warn — burden of proof on party asserting defense — action for negligence, when.
Effective – 01 Jul 1987 537.764. State of the art, defined — affirmative defense in cases of strict liability for failure to warn — burden of proof on party asserting defense — action for negligence, when. — 1. As used in this section, “state of the art” means that the dangerous nature of the product […]
Section 537.765 – Contributory fault as complete bar to plaintiff’s recovery abolished — doctrine of comparative fault to apply — fault of plaintiff an affirmative defense to diminish damages — fault defined.
Effective – 01 Jul 1987 537.765. Contributory fault as complete bar to plaintiff’s recovery abolished — doctrine of comparative fault to apply — fault of plaintiff an affirmative defense to diminish damages — fault defined. — 1. Contributory fault, as a complete bar to plaintiff’s recovery in a products liability claim, is abolished. The doctrine […]
Section 537.785 – Citation of law — definitions.
Effective – 28 Aug 2018 537.785. Citation of law — definitions. — 1. Sections 537.785 and 537.787 may be referred to and cited as the “Business Premises Safety Act”. 2. As used in sections 537.785 and 537.787, the following terms mean: (1) “Business”, any commercial or agricultural enterprise including, but not limited to, sales, services, […]
Section 537.787 – Criminal or harmful acts, no duty of business to guard against, when — duty, affirmative defenses.
Effective – 28 Aug 2018 537.787. Criminal or harmful acts, no duty of business to guard against, when — duty, affirmative defenses. — 1. There is no duty upon a business to guard against criminal acts or harmful acts on the premises unless the business knows or has reason to know that such acts are […]
Section 537.850 – Citation of law — definitions.
Effective – 28 Aug 2012 537.850. Citation of law — definitions. — 1. Sections 537.850 to 537.859 shall be known and may be cited as the “Agritourism Promotion Act”. 2. As used in sections 537.850 to 537.859, the following terms shall mean: (1) “Agritourism activity”, any activity which allows members of the general public for […]
Section 537.856 – Signage required — contract warning notice and language, contents — written description of activity required, when.
Effective – 28 Aug 2012 537.856. Signage required — contract warning notice and language, contents — written description of activity required, when. — 1. At every registered agritourism location, the registered agritourism operator shall post and maintain signage which contains the warning notice specified in subsection 3 of this section. The requirements of this section […]
Section 537.725 – Board — records — reports — principal office — seal.
Effective – 20 Jun 1986 537.725. Board — records — reports — principal office — seal. — 1. The board shall keep a complete record of all its proceedings. 2. A statement covering the operations of the fund for the year, including income and disbursements, and of the financial condition of the fund at the […]
Section 537.730 – Board — duties — rulemaking authority — subpoena power — prohibited activities.
Effective – 28 Aug 1993 537.730. Board — duties — rulemaking authority — subpoena power — prohibited activities. — 1. The general administration of, and responsibility for, the proper operation of the fund, including all decisions relating to payments from the fund, are hereby vested in the board of trustees. 2. The board shall determine […]
Section 537.735 – Fund account, how maintained.
Effective – 20 Jun 1986 537.735. Fund account, how maintained. — 1. The board shall set up and maintain a Missouri public entity risk management fund account in which shall be placed all contributions, premiums, and income from all sources. All property, money, funds, investments, and rights which shall belong to, or be available for […]
Section 537.740 – Insufficient contributions, assessment, abatement, deferral — retroactive application.
Effective – 28 Aug 1999 537.740. Insufficient contributions, assessment, abatement, deferral — retroactive application. — 1. If contributions to the fund do not produce sufficient funds to pay any claims which may be due, the board shall assess and each member, including any member who has withdrawn but was a member in the year in […]