Missouri Statutes

§ 276.403 — Purpose and construction of law.

Missouri § 276.403

JurisdictionMissouri

Title XVIIAGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Ch. 276Stockyards, Grain and Produce Exchanges

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Bluebook

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 276.403 (2026).

Text

Sections 276.401 to 276.581 constitute an exercise of state police and regulatory power for the purpose of protecting and enhancing grain production and marketing, and the agricultural economy of the state of Missouri.  These sections are deemed necessary to protect and to preserve the public health, welfare, peace and safety of the general citizenry.

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Legislative History

(L. 1986 H.B. 1578) Effective 4-22-86

Nearby Sections

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§ 276.010

Stockyard deemed public market and subject to law.

§ 276.020

Associations to operate public market — rights of members.

§ 276.030

Unlawful to refuse membership to any applicant — subject to criminal and civil laws.

§ 276.040

Unlawful to discriminate.

§ 276.050

Agreement limiting distribution of profits by members prohibited.

§ 276.060

Attorney general to bring suit in cases of violation.

§ 276.070

Violation may be enjoined.

§ 276.080

When deemed guilty of a misdemeanor — subject to fine.

§ 276.090

Grain exchange deemed public market and subject to law.

§ 276.100

Organization may make and enforce bylaws and rules.

§ 276.110

Unlawful to limit right to distribute profits — prima facie evidence of discrimination.

§ 276.120

Unlawful to refuse membership or delay granting same — circuit court may compel issuance of membership, when.

§ 276.130

Attorney general to bring suit — court may issue injunction.

§ 276.140

Violation is cause for enjoining operation.

§ 276.150

Violation a misdemeanor.

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