Section 577.700 – Definitions.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017 577.700. Definitions. — As used in sections 577.700 to 577.718 and section 307.176* unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms shall mean: (1) “Bus”, any passenger bus or coach or other motor vehicle having a seating capacity of not less than fifteen passengers operated by a bus transportation […]

Section 577.703 – Bus hijacking, penalty — assault with intent to commit bus hijacking, penalty, with a deadly weapon, penalty — possession and concealment of deadly weapon by passenger, penalty, exception.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017 577.703. Bus hijacking, penalty — assault with intent to commit bus hijacking, penalty, with a deadly weapon, penalty — possession and concealment of deadly weapon by passenger, penalty, exception. — 1. A person commits the offense of bus hijacking if he or she seizes or exercises control, by force or […]

Section 577.706 – Planting a bomb or explosive in or near a bus or terminal — penalties.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017 577.706. Planting a bomb or explosive in or near a bus or terminal — penalties. — 1. A person commits the offense of planting a bomb or explosive in or near a bus or terminal if he or she bombs, plants, or places any bomb or other explosive matter or […]

Section 577.709 – Vulgar or profane language — passenger under influence of alcohol or drugs, penalties, exceptions — driver may remove passenger from bus, when.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017 577.709. Vulgar or profane language — passenger under influence of alcohol or drugs, penalties, exceptions — driver may remove passenger from bus, when. — 1. It is unlawful, while on a bus, in the terminal, or on property contiguous thereto for any person: (1) To threaten a breach of the […]

Section 577.712 – Refusal of admission to terminal — requests for identification or to leave terminal authorized, failure to comply, penalty.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017 577.712. Refusal of admission to terminal — requests for identification or to leave terminal authorized, failure to comply, penalty. — 1. In order to provide for the safety, comfort, and well-being of passengers and others having a bona fide business interest in any terminal, a bus transportation company may refuse […]

Section 577.715 – Detention in terminal by security guard authorized — no criminal or civil liability, exception.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017 577.715. Detention in terminal by security guard authorized — no criminal or civil liability, exception. — A duly authorized security guard may detain within the terminal any person committing an act declared unlawful by any provision of sections 577.700 to 577.718 and section 307.176* until law enforcement authorities arrive. Such […]

Section 577.718 – Removal of baggage or cargo without owner’s permission — penalty.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017 577.718. Removal of baggage or cargo without owner’s permission — penalty. — A person commits the offense of removal of baggage or cargo without the owner’s permission if he or she removes any baggage, cargo or other item transported upon a bus or stored in a terminal without the consent […]