Definitions.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 455.200
in effect455.200. Definitions. — As used in sections 455.200 to 455.230 , unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words and phrases mean:
(1) "Designated authority" , the board, commission, agency, or other body designated under the provisions of section 488.445 as the authority to administer the allocation and distribution of funds to shelters;
(2) "Shelter for victims of domestic violence" or "shelter" , a facility established for the purpose of providing temporary residential service or facilities to family or household members who are victims of domestic violence.
(L. 1982 H.B. 1069 § 2, A.L. 2011 S.B. 320)
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=455.200Fetched: 10/17/2026