Missouri § 260.540 State employees acting in official capacity, liability.

Missouri Statutes

§ 260.540 — State employees acting in official capacity, liability.

Missouri § 260.540

Title XVICONSERVATION, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

Ch. 260Environmental Control

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 260.540 (2026).

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Persons employed by the state of Missouri shall not be held liable for damages incurred as a result of actions taken by them when acting in their official capacity pursuant to sections 260.500 to 260.550 , rules promulgated pursuant thereto and the hazardous substance emergency response plan.  However, the state of Missouri may be held liable for any such damages as provided in sections 537.600 and 537.610 or as may be covered by liability insurance or a self-insurance plan.

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Persons employed by the state of Missouri shall not be held liable for damages incurred as a result of actions taken by them when acting in their official capacity pursuant to sections 260.500 to 260.550 , rules promulgated pursuant thereto and the hazardous substance emergency response plan. However, the state of Missouri may be held liable for any such damages as provided in sections 537.600 and 537.610 or as may be covered by liability insurance or a self-insurance plan.