Missing license plate tab, no citation issued, when.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 301.302
in effect301.302. Missing license plate tab, no citation issued, when. — A citation shall not be issued to any person stopped by law enforcement for a missing license plate tab or tabs if such person indicates that the tab or tabs have been stolen and a check on such person's vehicle registration reveals that the vehicle is properly registered. A law enforcement officer may issue a warning under these circumstances. In the event a citation is improperly issued to a person for missing tabs when the requirements of this section are met, any court costs shall be waived.
(L. 2005 H.B. 487 merged with S.B. 378)
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