Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 41

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.010 Title of law - purpose.

41.010. Title of law — purpose. — It is the intent of this chapter, which shall hereafter be known as the "Missouri Military Code", to provide for the state militia and for the organization, equipment, regulations and functions thereof to conform as nearly as practicable to the laws and regulations for the formation and government of the Armed Forces of the United States. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.020 Federal law applicable, when.

41.020. Federal law applicable, when. — All acts of the Congress of the United States providing for the administration, control, equipment, government and organization of the Armed Forces of the United States, together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, now in effect and hereafter enacted or promulgated, may by appropriate rules and regulations be adopted by the governor for the operation and regulation of the militia of the state insofar as the same are not inconsistent with rights reserved to this state under the constitution of the state and provisions of this code. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 2)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.025 POW and MIA designations recognized.

41.025. POW and MIA designations recognized. — The state of Missouri hereby recognizes the designations of Prisoner of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) as valid descriptions of casualty status and category classification for military personnel. (L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.030 Definitions.

41.030. Definitions. — 1. The word "militia" as used in this code means all the active and potential military forces of the state, whether organized or unorganized. 2. Whenever reference is made in the articles of Uniform Code of Military Justice to the "military service" or to the "Armed Forces" of the United States the reference is deemed to include the military service and militia of this state. 3. "Primary next of kin" are, in order of precedence, surviving spouse, eldest child, father or mother, eldest brother or sister, or eldest grandchild. (L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 3, 4, A.L. 1961 p. 479, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.033 Antiterrorism fund created, purpose - reversion to general revenue ...

41.033. Antiterrorism fund created, purpose — reversion to general revenue prohibited — governor to direct expenditures — antiterrorism activities defined. — 1. The "Antiterrorism Fund" is hereby established within the state treasury. The state treasurer shall be custodian of the fund, in accordance with sections 30.170 and 30.180 , and shall make disbursements from said fund for the purposes enumerated in subsection 2 of this section. All contributions derived from section 301.3123 , private donations and grants, or any appropriations made by the general assembly, shall be placed in the antiterrorism fund. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, moneys in the antiterrorism fund shall not revert to the general revenue fund. Interest accruing to the antiterrorism fund shall be part of the fund. 2. The antiterrorism fund shall, upon appropriation, be used by the Missouri office of homeland security for antiterrorism activities. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon the direction of the governor for antiterrorism activities. As used in this section, the term "antiterrorism activities" means activities related to the prevention, detection, and emergency response to terrorism that are undertaken by state and local law enforcement, fire protection, and public health agencies. The funds provided for these activities, to the extent that funds are available, shall be used exclusively for purposes directly related to fighting terrorism. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, hiring support staff to perform administrative tasks, hiring and training additional law enforcement, fire protection, and public health personnel, response training for existing and additional law enforcement, fire protection, and public health personnel, and hazardous materials and other equipment expenditures. (L. 2003 S.B. 4)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.035 Missouri department of the National Guard established.

41.035. Missouri department of the National Guard established. — 1. There is hereby created and established as a department of state government the "Missouri Department of the National Guard" headed by the adjutant general as provided in Article IV of the Constitution of Missouri, and this chapter and other chapters. The Missouri department of the National Guard shall administer the militia and programs of the state relating to military forces, except for the Missouri veterans commission which is assigned to the department of public safety as provided in chapters 42 and 650 . 2. The office of adjutant general and the state militia are hereby transferred to the Missouri department of the National Guard by a type I transfer as defined in section 1 of the Omnibus State Reorganization Act of 1974. 3. Nothing herein shall be construed to interfere with the powers and duties of the governor provided in Article IV, Section 6 of the Constitution of Missouri or this chapter. 4. Rules necessary to administer and implement this section may be established by the department. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after December 8, 2022, shall be invalid and void. (L. 2021 S.B. 120) Effective 12-08-22, see § 41.036

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.036 Contingent effective date.

41.036. Contingent effective date. — The enactment of section 41.035 and the repeal and reenactment of section 650.005 of this act * shall become effective only upon approval by the voters of an amendment to article IV of the Constitution of Missouri that establishes the Missouri department of the National Guard. (L. 2021 S.B. 120 § C) * "This act" (S.B. 120, 2021) contained numerous sections. Consult Disposition of Sections Table for a definitive listing. Revisor's note: Voters approved article IV, section 12 of the Constitution of Missouri on November 8, 2022, effective December 8, 2022.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.040 Military division of executive department - what constitutes.

41.040. Military division of executive department — what constitutes. — The militia of the state of Missouri, which includes the adjutant general and his office, constitutes the military division of the executive department of the state government, under the direct control of the governor. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 5) CROSS REFERENCE: Commander in chief of militia, Const. Art. IV § 6

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.050 State militia, members.

41.050. State militia, members. — The militia of the state shall include all able-bodied citizens and all other able-bodied residents, who, in the case of the unorganized militia and the Missouri state defense force, shall be more than seventeen years of age and not more than sixty-four, and such other persons as may upon their own application be enrolled or commissioned therein, and who, in the case of the organized militia, shall be within the age limits and possess the physical and mental qualifications prescribed by law or regulations for the reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States, except that this section shall not be construed to require militia service of any persons specifically exempted by the laws of the United States or the state of Missouri. The maximum age requirement may be waived by the adjutant general on a case-by-case basis. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 7, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1105, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1469 merged with H.B. 1503)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.060 Militia service, persons exempt.

41.060. Militia service, persons exempt. — The following persons shall be exempt from militia service: (1) Persons exempt from militia service by the laws of the United States; (2) Regular or duly ordained ministers of religion, or duly elected church officials regularly conducting church services, or those recognized by their church as devoting the major portion of their time to the practice of religion; (3) Students preparing for the ministry in recognized theological or divinity schools. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 8)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.070 Organized and unorganized militia.

41.070. Organized and unorganized militia. — 1. The militia of the state is divided into two classes, the organized militia and the unorganized militia. 2. The organized militia shall consist of the following: (1) Such elements of the land and air forces of the National Guard of the United States as are allocated to the state by the President or the Secretary of Army or Air, and accepted by the state, hereinafter to be known as the National Guard and the Air National Guard; (2) Such elements of the reserve naval forces of the United States as are allocated to the state by the President or the Secretary of the Navy, and accepted by the state, hereinafter called the naval militia; and (3) The Missouri state defense force, when organized. 3. The unorganized militia shall consist of all persons liable to serve in the militia but not commissioned or enlisted in the organized militia. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 6, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1469 merged with H.B. 1503)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.080 Military forces, how organized - oath.

41.080. Military forces, how organized — oath. — 1. The National Guard, the Air National Guard and the naval militia will be organized in accordance with the allocations therefor accepted from the federal government. 2. The National Guard, the Air National Guard and the naval militia shall be organized as prescribed in the tables of organization and instructions applicable to those elements of the organized militia of the United States as are allocated to the state. 3. The Missouri state defense force, when organized shall be of the strength and composition prescribed by the governor, and before entering upon such services every member shall take and subscribe to the following oath: "I, _________ , do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the state of Missouri against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will obey the orders of the governor of Missouri and the officers appointed over me, according to law; and I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge my duties as a member of the organized militia of the state of Missouri upon which I am about to enter, so help me God." (RSMo 1939 § 15029, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 33, A.L. 1953 p. 561, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1469 merged with H.B. 1503) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13836; 1919 § 7364

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.090 Rules and regulations.

41.090. Rules and regulations. — The governor shall make and publish such regulations governing the organization, discipline and training of the militia of the state as may be necessary to the efficiency thereof, and such regulations shall have the authority of law, provided that in the case of the National Guard, or Air National Guard and naval militia, regulations promulgated by the governor shall conform to the statutes and regulations of the United States concerning the same. (RSMo 1939 § 15059, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 18) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13866; 1919 § 7381

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.100 Governor may reorganize, when.

41.100. Governor may reorganize, when. — Whenever in his judgment the efficiency of the militia will be increased thereby, or in the case of the National Guard, Air National Guard and naval militia to make same conform to any tables of organization or a system of training prescribed by laws of the United States or by regulations promulgated thereunder for the organization and training of the National Guard, Air National Guard or of the naval militia, the governor may organize, reorganize, change, consolidate or disband any organization, staff corps, department or detachment of the organized militia. (RSMo 1939 § 15023, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 19) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13830; 1919 § 7358

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.110 State defense force - organization, discipline, government.

41.110. State defense force — organization, discipline, government. — The organization, discipline and government of the Missouri state defense force and the rights and benefits of the members thereof shall be the same as prescribed by this act for the organized Missouri state defense force and for the National Guard and Air National Guard with such general exceptions as the governor, upon the recommendation of the military council, shall authorize. (RSMo 1939 § 15021, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 91, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1469 merged with S.B. 1503) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13828; 1919 § 7356

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.120 Governor, commander in chief of militia.

41.120. Governor, commander in chief of militia. — The governor of the state, by virtue of his office, is the commander in chief of the militia of the state, except such portion thereof as may at times be in the service of the United States. (RSMo 1939 § 15015, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 9) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13822; 1919 § 7350

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.130 Honorary staff members, governor may appoint.

41.130. Honorary staff members, governor may appoint. — The governor may appoint an honorary staff to consist of such number of honorary aides with the brevet title of military colonel or naval captain as he may desire. (RSMo 1939 § 15015, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 10) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13822; 1919 § 7350

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.140 Adjutant general - appointment - compensation - bond.

41.140. Adjutant general — appointment — compensation — bond. — 1. There shall be an adjutant general of the state appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate who, at the time of his appointment, has not less than ten years of previous military service as a commissioned officer with the military forces of this state, or the United States, or in any or all of such services combined, five years of the service being in field grade. His appointment as adjutant general shall not vacate his commission in the organized militia if the person appointed holds such commission. 2. The adjutant general shall have the rank designated by the governor and shall receive eighteen thousand dollars per annum. He shall make bond before entering upon the duties of his office in the sum of twenty thousand dollars, conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties, to be approved by and filed in the office of the governor. (RSMo 1939 § 15016, A.L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 21, 22, A.L. 1953 p. 561, A.L. 1961 p. 481, A.L. 1967 p. 118, A.L. 1971 H.B. 600, A.L. 1980 H.B. 1266) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13823; 1919 § 7351 CROSS REFERENCE: Transferred to the Missouri Department of the National Guard, 41.035, 41.036

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.150 Assistant adjutants general - appointment - duties.

41.150. Assistant adjutants general — appointment — duties. — The adjutant general may assign the number of assistant adjutants general that are authorized by National Guard Bureau rules and regulations from the ground forces and the air forces of this state. The assistant adjutants general shall, if they qualify therefor * , hold military rank as may be authorized and approved for the positions by the National Guard Bureau of the United States. The assistant adjutants general, at the time of their appointment, shall have not less than ten years of military service as a commissioned officer with the military forces of this state, another state or territory, the District of Columbia or the United States, or in any or all such services combined, five years of the service being in field grade. The assistant adjutants general shall serve at the pleasure of the adjutant general and perform such duties as are assigned by the adjutant general. During any period when the adjutant general is unable to perform such duties, the senior assistant adjutant general may, under the direction of the governor, perform the duties of the adjutant general. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 24, A.L. 1953 p. 561, A.L. 1961 p. 479, A.L. 2002 H.B. 2047, A.L. 2006 S.B. 964, A.L. 2009 H.B. 427 merged with H.B. 861) *Word "therefore" appears in original rolls.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.160 Adjutant general - duties.

41.160. Adjutant general — duties. — 1. The adjutant general shall be the military secretary and chief of staff to the commander in chief and the administrative head of the military establishment of the state. 2. The adjutant general shall, under direction of the governor, be charged with the supervision of all matters pertaining to the administration, discipline, mobilization, organization and training of the organized militia of the state. 3. The adjutant general shall perform all duties required of the adjutant general by the laws of the United States and of the state, and the regulations issued pursuant to such laws, now or hereafter promulgated, and such duties as pertain to the function of the chief of staff. 4. The adjutant general shall supervise the preparation and submission of all returns and reports pertaining to the militia of the state as may be required by the United States. 5. The adjutant general shall be the channel of military correspondence with the governor and shall have custody of all military records, correspondence and other military documents. 6. The adjutant general shall make an annual report to the governor at such time as the governor may require, setting forth the transaction of the office of the adjutant general, the strength and condition of the organized militia, including results of latest federal inspections, and such other matters as the adjutant general may deem important or may be requested by the governor. 7. The adjutant general shall record, authenticate and communicate to troops and individuals of the militia all orders, instructions and regulations. 8. The adjutant general shall cause to be procured, printed and circulated to those concerned all books, blank forms, laws, regulations or other publications governing the militia needful to the proper administration, operation and training thereof or to carry into effect the provisions of this code. 9. The adjutant general shall collect and maintain the personnel records of the organized militia, to include all records of the Missouri National Guard not in federal service, and shall keep on file in the office of the adjutant general complete records of the enrollment, commissions and service of all officers and enlisted members thereof. 10. The adjutant general shall have an appropriate seal of office and affix its impression to all certificates of record issued from the office of the adjutant general. 11. The adjutant general shall perform such other military duties, not otherwise assigned, as may be ordered by the governor. 12. The adjutant general shall direct the inspector general of state headquarters to conduct an annual inspection of the state militia fiscal and property account. 13. The adjutant general shall have control of all armories that are owned, erected, purchased, leased or provided by the state. The adjutant general, in the name of the state of Missouri, may acquire by purchase and may receive by donation or dedication any property which may be used for military purposes. For the control and management of armories described in this section, the adjutant general may establish armory boards, the personnel of which shall serve without pay. Such boards, subject to the direction of the adjutant general, shall control, manage and supervise all activities in such armories and may rent such armories to persons or organizations not connected with the organized militia. All moneys received from the rental of such armories shall be credited to the adjutant general's revolving fund, or to such political subdivisions as such armory boards, subject to the direction of the adjutant general, may direct. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 23, A.L. 1982 S.B. 715, A.L. 1991 S.B. 358, A.L. 1999 H.B. 326)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.170 Adjutant general - records - duties.

41.170. Adjutant general — records — duties. — The adjutant general shall compile and maintain from the original muster rolls in his office and such additional sources as he can command, a complete alphabetical list of those persons who served in the wars of the United States, who at time of entry into service were residents of the state or territory of Missouri, and including the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Indian Wars, the war between the states, the Spanish-American War, the Philippine War, Mexican Border Service, World War I, World War II, and any subsequent war, and shall include therein the military history of each person as complete as can be obtained. In his office shall likewise be kept the colors, standards and battle flags of the troops. He shall furnish a certificate of war service, on request, without charge to any veteran or lineal descendant of a veteran. (RSMo 1939 §§ 15016, 15077, 15078, A.L. 1951 p. 654, § 26, A.L. 1959 H.B. 110 § 41.230) Prior revision: 1929 §§ 13823, 13884, 13885

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.180 Commissioner of war service records - appointment - compensation.

41.180. Commissioner of war service records — appointment — compensation. — The adjutant general shall appoint a commissioner of war service records and such additional clerical and stenographic help as may be necessary to the compilation and maintenance of the records and issuance of certificates provided for in the preceding section. The commissioner of war service records shall receive such salary as the adjutant general determines. The commissioner and all appointees employed in performing duties provided for in the preceding section shall be war veterans who entered service from this state and who are residents of the state at time of such appointment. (RSMo 1939 § 15016, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 27) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13823; 1919 § 7351

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.190 Clerical personnel - appointment - compensation.

41.190. Clerical personnel — appointment — compensation. — The adjutant general may assign such additional officers, and employ such clerical, janitorial, messenger, stenographic and technical assistance as may be necessary to the proper conduct of his office. Such officers and employees shall receive salaries in amounts as fixed by the adjutant general, within the limits of appropriations made for such salaries. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 25)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.200 Exhibits of equipment and property.

41.200. Exhibits of equipment and property. — The adjutant general may exhibit, at such times and places as he may see fit, the equipment and property of the organized militia and may give demonstrations thereof with the aid of personnel selected therefor. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 28)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.201 Use of state-owned vehicles, Missouri National Guard members considered ...

41.201. Use of state-owned vehicles, Missouri National Guard members considered state employees — exception. — Service members of the Missouri National Guard shall be considered state employees for the purposes of operating state-owned vehicles for official state business, unless the * members are called into active federal military service by order of the President of the United States under and pursuant to Title 10 of the United States Code. (L. 2021 S.B. 6 merged with S.B. 120 merged with S.B. 258) *Word "such" appears here in original rolls of S.B. 6, 2021.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.206 Missouri Youth Challenge Academy authorized, purpose - rulemaking authority.

41.206. Missouri Youth Challenge Academy authorized, purpose — rulemaking authority. — 1. The adjutant general may establish the "Missouri Youth Challenge Academy" in order to provide positive interventions in the lives of at-risk high school-age youth. The academy will utilize residential military-based training and supervised work experience to build life skills of high school dropouts. Academy participants will receive training that focuses on responsible citizenship, life-coping skills, academic skills, job training and placement, physical fitness, services to the community, personal development, group skills, professional values, and additional subjects as directed by the adjutant general. 2. Rules necessary to administer and implement this section may be established by the adjutant general. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2010, shall be invalid and void. (L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260 merged with H.B. 2262 & 2264) Effective 5-27-10

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.207 Missouri Youth Challenge Foundation Fund created, use of moneys.

41.207. Missouri Youth Challenge Foundation Fund created, use of moneys. — The "Missouri Youth Challenge Foundation Fund" is hereby created in the state treasury and shall consist of all gifts, donations, appropriations, transfers, and bequests to the fund. The adjutant general shall have the power to make grants from the fund to support the Missouri youth challenge academy as specified in section 41.206 . The provisions of section 33.080 requiring all unexpended balances remaining in various state funds to be transferred and placed to the credit of the general revenue fund of the state at the end of each biennium shall not apply to the Missouri youth challenge foundation fund. Interest and moneys earned on the fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund shall be used for the sole purpose of funding the Missouri youth challenge academy established under section 41.206 . (L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260 merged with H.B. 2262 & 2264) Effective 5-27-10

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.210 Adjutant general's revolving fund - disbursements - exemption from transfer ...

41.210. Adjutant general's revolving fund — disbursements — exemption from transfer to general revenue. — 1. There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Adjutant General's Revolving Fund", which shall be administered by the adjutant general. All funds received by the adjutant general from persons or organizations not connected with the organized militia for rental of armories pursuant to section 41.160 shall be credited to the fund. The state treasurer is the custodian of the fund and shall approve disbursements from the fund at the request of the adjutant general. 2. Any unexpended balance in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be exempt from the provisions of section 33.080 relating to the transfer of unexpended balances to the general revenue fund. (L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 30, 31, A.L. 1982 S.B. 715) Effective: 4-30-82

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.212 National Guard training site fund established - purpose - unexpended ...

41.212. National Guard training site fund established — purpose — unexpended balance exempt from transfer to general revenue. — 1. There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Missouri National Guard Training Site Fund", which shall be administered by the adjutant general. All funds received by the adjutant general from fees charged for the use of National Guard training sites by persons or organizations not connected with the organized militia shall be transmitted to the director of revenue for deposit in the fund and shall, upon appropriation by the general assembly, be used by the adjutant general for the sole purpose of training site facility operating costs associated with such use. The state treasurer is the custodian of the fund and shall issue warrants from the fund at the request of the adjutant general after approval for payment is made by the commissioner of administration. 2. Any unexpended balance in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be exempt from the provisions of section 33.080 relating to the transfer of unexpended balances to the general revenue fund. (L. 1994 S.B. 460) Effective 5-10-94

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.214 Missouri National Guard trust fund, established, disbursements.

41.214. Missouri National Guard trust fund, established, disbursements. — 1. There is established in the state treasury a special trust fund, to be known as the "Missouri National Guard Trust Fund". The state treasurer shall credit to and deposit in the Missouri National Guard trust fund all amounts received pursuant to section 143.1003 and section 313.835 , and any other amounts which may be received from grants, gifts, bequests, the federal government or other sources granted or given for this specific purpose. 2. The state treasurer shall invest moneys in the Missouri National Guard trust fund in the same manner as surplus state funds are invested pursuant to section 30.260 . All earnings resulting from the investment of moneys in the Missouri National Guard trust fund shall be credited to the Missouri National Guard trust fund. 3. Until the amount in the Missouri National Guard trust fund exceeds one million dollars, not more than one-half of the money deposited in the Missouri National Guard trust fund each year, plus all earnings from the investment of moneys in the trust fund credited during the previous fiscal year, shall be available for disbursement by the office of the adjutant general in accordance with sections 41.010 to 41.1000 and section 143.1003 . When the state treasurer certifies that the assets in the Missouri National Guard trust fund exceed one million dollars, then, from that time on, all credited earnings plus all future annual deposits to the fund shall be available for disbursement by the office of the adjutant general within the limits of appropriations and for the purposes provided by sections 41.010 to 41.1000 , section 143.1003 and section 173.239 . The general assembly may appropriate moneys annually from the Missouri National Guard trust fund to the department of revenue to offset costs incurred for collecting and transferring funds pursuant to section 143.1003 . Moneys appropriated to the department of revenue for such costs shall be reasonable and shall not exceed five percent of the revenues credited to the fund pursuant to subsections 1 and 2 of this section during the preceding fiscal year. 4. Except as provided in subsection 5 of this section, funds appropriated by the general assembly from the Missouri National Guard trust fund shall only be used by the office of the adjutant general for purposes authorized pursuant to sections 41.010 to 41.1000 , section 143.1003 , and section 173.239 . 5. Funds received from gifts, bequests, contributions, other than contributions made pursuant to section 143.1003 , grants and federal funds may, subject to appropriation, be used and expended by the office of the adjutant general for such purposes as may be specified in any requirements, terms or conditions attached thereto or, in the absence of any specific requirements, terms or conditions, as the office of the adjutant general may determine for any lawful purpose. 6. The provisions of section 33.080 requiring all unexpended balances remaining in various state funds to be transferred and placed to the credit of the general revenue fund of this state at the end of each biennium shall not apply to the Missouri National Guard trust fund. (L. 1998 H.B. 1519 & 1165) CROSS REFERENCES: Donation of a portion of income tax refund to the Missouri National Guard trust fund, 143.1003 Gaming commission fund to transfer moneys to the Missouri national guard trust fund, when, amount, 313.835

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.216 Grants and financial assistance from the Missouri military family relief ...

41.216. Grants and financial assistance from the Missouri military family relief fund, who may authorize — rulemaking authority. — 1. Subject to appropriation and upon the recommendation of a panel consisting of a senior enlisted leader of the Missouri National Guard, a sergeant major of a reserve component or its equivalent, and a representative of the Missouri veterans' commission, the adjutant general shall have the power to establish criteria for the grants by the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to make grants or provide other financial assistance or services from the Missouri military family relief fund to members of the Missouri National Guard, families of persons who are members of the Missouri National Guard, and to Missouri residents who are members of the reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States. 2. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2005, shall be invalid and void. (L. 2005 H.B. 437, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1724, A.L. 2026 H.B. 2593)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.218 Missouri military family relief fund created, use of moneys.

41.218. Missouri military family relief fund created, use of moneys. — The "Missouri Military Family Relief Fund" is hereby created in the state treasury and shall consist of all gifts, donations, appropriations, transfers, and bequests to the fund. The adjutant general shall have the power to make grants from the fund, as specified under subsection 1 of section 41.216 . Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, moneys in the Missouri military family relief fund shall not be transferred to the credit of the general revenue fund at the end of the biennium. Interest and moneys earned on the fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund shall be used for the purpose of funding the provisions of section 41.216 . (L. 2005 H.B. 437)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.230 Federal property disbursing officer - duties - compensation.

41.230. Federal property disbursing officer — duties — compensation. — 1. There shall be a United States property and disbursing officer to be appointed or assigned as may be provided in federal regulations for the government of the National Guard and Air National Guard of the United States. 2. He shall be provided with adequate office facilities located at Jefferson City or at the site of the principal military warehouses or training grounds for the National Guard as will in the judgment of the adjutant general best serve the needs of the organized militia. 3. Said United States property and disbursing officer shall secure, receive, disburse, issue and account for all United States funds, arms, uniforms, equipment and supplies as are requested by the governor for use of the organized militia. He shall maintain complete and accurate records, in the manner prescribed by federal regulations, of all funds and property granted or loaned to the state for use of the organized militia and such records shall constitute the official records of the federally owned military property for which the state shall be responsible to the United States. He shall perform such additional duties and exercise such powers and authority as may be vested in him by federal regulations, or as may be assigned by the adjutant general. He shall be provided such assistants, clerical, stenographic, shop, technical and warehouse personnel as may be necessary to the proper discharge of his duties. 4. Officer personnel and other employees shall receive such salaries as the adjutant general determines; provided that state funds shall be used for salaries or other expense of the office of the United States property and disbursing officer only to the extent federal funds therefor are not available. (RSMo 1939 § 15016, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 29) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13823; 1919 § 7351

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.240 Officers - appointment - oath.

41.240. Officers — appointment — oath. — 1. All officers shall be appointed upon recommendations submitted through military channels and shall be commissioned by the governor. All appointments of officers shall be made and all vacancies shall be filled in the manner provided by the laws and regulations of the United States Armed Forces, applicable to the branch of service concerned, provided that the appointment of general officers shall be by and with the advice and consent of the senate. 2. All officers, commissioned, warrant and flight, shall take the oath of office prescribed by the laws of the United States relating to the appointment and recognition of federally recognized officers of the organized militia and in addition thereto any other oath prescribed by law. (RSMo 1939 §§ 15027, 15029, 15061, 15093, A.L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 38, 39, A.L. 1953 p. 561) Prior revisions: 1929 §§ 13834, 13836, 13868, 13892; 1919 §§ 7362, 7364, 7383, 9135

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.250 Warrant and flight officers - appointment.

41.250. Warrant and flight officers — appointment. — Warrant and flight officers in the organized militia shall be appointed by the governor. The classes of persons from which warrant and flight officers may be appointed shall conform to the qualifications and requirements of the laws and regulations of the United States Armed Forces. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 47)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.260 State defense force - selection of officers.

41.260. State defense force — selection of officers. — Officers of the Missouri state defense force shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by this chapter for the appointment of officers in the organized militia. Officers may hold commissions in both the National Guard and the Missouri state defense force at the same time and the acceptance of one shall not have the effect of vacating the other. The Missouri state defense force shall be under the command of the commanding general designated by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. (RSMo 1939 § 15020, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 90, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1469 merged with H.B. 1503) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13827; 1919 § 7355

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.270 Officers' bonds.

41.270. Officers' bonds. — All officers of the organized militia shall give bonds and security as may be required and within the time prescribed by the adjutant general to secure the state against loss on account of misuse or misapplication of state or company property or funds, or property or funds of the United States in use by the state. Such bonds shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of all duties and the accounting for all property and moneys, including organization funds, for which the obligee is responsible or accountable. The adjutant general may, in lieu of the foregoing, enter into an agreement, conditioned in like terms and for the same purpose, with a qualified surety company to bond all officers of the organized militia without specifically naming them. The premiums on bonds shall be charged to funds appropriated for the support of the organized militia. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 40)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.280 Officer's accountability for property - suit for recovery, how brought.

41.280. Officer's accountability for property — suit for recovery, how brought. — 1. An officer receiving public property for military purposes shall be accountable for the article so received by him until the same is disposed of by law or the orders of the governor, and until his accounts be examined and found correct the accountability of such officer or his estate shall not be affected in any way by resignation, discharge, change in official position or death. 2. Upon the death or desertion of any officer responsible for public property, his immediate superior officer shall at once cause the property for which such officer was responsible to be collected and a correct inventory to be made, which shall at once be forwarded to the governor. 3. Suits for the recovery of any property mentioned in this chapter, or for the value thereof or damages thereto, may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state in the name of the state of Missouri to the use of the officer or soldier entitled to recovery of same; any amount so recovered in money shall be paid into the treasury of the state for the benefit of the fund applicable to the purposes of the state militia. (RSMo 1939 §§ 15070, 15071, 15072; A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 41) Prior revisions: 1929 §§ 13877, 13878, 13879; 1919 §§ 7392, 7393, 7394

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.290 Assignment or transfer of officers.

41.290. Assignment or transfer of officers. — Officers, warrant officers and flight officers of the organized militia may be assigned or transferred to or from organizations, departments or arms and services under the procedure provided in regulations governing the Armed Forces of the United States. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 48)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.300 Officers - resignation - acceptance refused, when.

41.300. Officers — resignation — acceptance refused, when. — An officer who desires to resign shall submit his resignation to the governor, whose action thereon shall be final. The governor may refuse to accept the resignation when the officer is under investigation, under charges, awaiting results of trial, absent without leave, absent in the hands of civil authorities, in default with respect to state or federal funds or property, in time of war or when war is imminent, in time of civil stress or emergency or on account of exigencies of the service. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 53)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.310 Officers - retirement.

41.310. Officers — retirement. — 1. Officers, warrant and flight officers and enlisted persons shall be retired from active service and placed on the retired list upon attaining the retirement age of their grade, as fixed in regulations governing the Armed Forces of the United States, or by reason of physical disability retirement while serving with the Armed Forces of the United States. Any officer, warrant or flight officer or enlisted person who has served for ten years in the organized militia may upon his own application and approval by the governor be placed upon the retired list without cost to the state. Any officers retired after fifteen years of satisfactory service may be considered and retired in one grade higher than the highest grade held during their period of active service without cost to the state. Service in the Armed Forces of the United States in time of war shall be computed as state service for the purpose of this section. 2. The governor may detail, with their own consent, officers of the retired list to active duty and return them to the retired list in his discretion. Officers retired for age shall not be detailed to command troops, but only to perform duties of staff corps or department, or to sit on boards, except in time of war or other emergency, or imminent danger thereof, when retired officers may be detailed by the governor, without their consent, to perform any military duty designated by him. (RSMo 1939 §§ 15030, 15103, A.L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 49, 50, A.L. 1953 p. 561, A.L. 1961 p. 479) Prior revisions: 1929 §§ 13810, 13903; 1919 § 9146

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.320 Officers - separation from service - reasons.

41.320. Officers — separation from service — reasons. — In addition to retirement as provided in section 41.310 , an officer may be separated from the service by reason of death, resignation, discharge for inefficiency, discharge for physical disqualification, absence without leave, dismissal by sentence of a general court-martial or withdrawal of federal recognition. (RSMo 1939 § 15031, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 51) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13838; 1919 § 7366

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.330 Officer dismissed from service, how.

41.330. Officer dismissed from service, how. — An officer may be dismissed from the service only by a sentence of a general court-martial, which sentence is approved by the governor. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 57)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.340 Officer's commission - vacated, how.

41.340. Officer's commission — vacated, how. — The commission of an officer shall be vacated only by death, by acceptance by proper authority of resignation by discharge on account of inefficiency, for physical disqualification, when dropped from the rolls for an absence without leave for thirty days, by dismissal pursuant to sentence of a general court-martial or withdrawal of federal recognition. (RSMo 1939 § 15032, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 52) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13839; 1919 § 7367

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.350 Absence without leave - penalty.

41.350. Absence without leave — penalty. — An officer absent without leave for a period of thirty days may, with approval of the governor, have his commission terminated. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 56)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.360 Efficiency board - appointment - duties.

41.360. Efficiency board — appointment — duties. — An efficiency board may be appointed at any time to determine the moral character, capacity and general fitness of an officer. The board shall be appointed by order of the governor and shall consist of three commissioned officers, senior in rank to the officer under investigation. The findings and recommendations of the board shall be transmitted to the governor, who shall approve or disapprove. If the approved findings are unfavorable to the officer, his commission shall be terminated. (RSMo 1939 § 15031, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 54) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13838; 1919 § 7366

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.370 Medical board, duties.

41.370. Medical board, duties. — A medical board consisting of three officers may be appointed at any time by the governor to determine the physical fitness of any officer. The findings and recommendations of the board shall be transmitted to the governor. If the officer is found to be physically unfit for service and the finding is approved by the governor, he shall either be ordered retired from active service or his commission shall be terminated. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 55)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.380 Noncommissioned officers - appointment, how made.

41.380. Noncommissioned officers — appointment, how made. — Appointments to all grades above the lowest grade shall conform to the tables of organization. All such appointments shall be made in accordance with the regulations governing the Armed Forces of the United States. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 60)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.390 Enlisted men - qualifications - term - oath - penalty for false statements.

41.390. Enlisted men — qualifications — term — oath — penalty for false statements. — 1. The qualifications for enlistment and reenlistment in the organized militia shall be determined as set forth in section 41.050 . The term of enlistment and form of oath shall at all times conform to the requirements of the laws of the United States and of this state and the regulations from time to time promulgated for the governing of the Armed Forces of the United States and of this state. 2. Every person who enlists or reenlists shall sign the enlistment papers and take the oath required by the laws and regulations of this state and the United States. Such oath may be administered by any commissioned officer or warrant officer of the organized militia of this state or of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any willful false statement so sworn to is perjury. (L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 58, 59, A.L. 1983 H.B. 73)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.400 Enlisted men - transfers.

41.400. Enlisted men — transfers. — Enlisted men may be transferred to or from organizations, departments or arms and services as provided in regulations for the governing of the Armed Forces of the United States. (RSMo 1939 § 15034, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 61) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13841; 1919 § 7369

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.410 Enlisted men - discharge - separation from service.

41.410. Enlisted men — discharge — separation from service. — 1. The discharge of an enlisted man from the organized militia shall be effected by order of the governor, as may be authorized or prescribed by the laws and regulations for the government of the Armed Forces of the United States or under such regulations as may be prescribed by the governor. 2. No person who has been separated from the militia service of this state or the Armed Forces of the United States under dishonorable conditions shall be permitted to again enter the organized militia of the state. (RSMo 1939 § 15036, A.L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 62, 63) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13843; 1919 § 7370

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.420 Discharges shall be recorded and copies of records furnished without fee.

41.420. Discharges shall be recorded and copies of records furnished without fee. — 1. Recorders of deeds of all counties and the city of St. Louis shall, without charging any fee, record the discharge of any person who is the holder of a discharge from the militia upon demand by the holder thereof of the recorder for the county, or city, in which the holder is then a resident. 2. Whenever a certified copy or copies of any public record in the state of Missouri are required to perfect a claim upon the government of the United States or the state of Missouri of any member of the organized militia or the Armed Forces of the United States in service or honorably discharged, or any dependent or legal representative of such member, such copies shall upon request be furnished by the custodian of such records without any fee or compensation therefor. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (RSMo 1939 §§ 15077, 15078, A.L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 76, 77) Prior revision: 1929 §§ 13884, 13885

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.430 Officers and enlisted personnel, compensation and allowances for active duty.

41.430. Officers and enlisted personnel, compensation and allowances for active duty. — 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as "The Supporting Missouri Servicemen and Women Act". 2. Officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel of the organized militia on active duty in the service of the state shall receive as compensation the same pay, longevity, and allowances as are or may be provided for members of like grade and branch of service in the Armed Forces of the United States, except: (1) Members of the organized militia serving on active duty shall receive as a minimum the daily rate equivalent to the grade level of E5 with maximum longevity and with dependents; and (2) Members of the organized militia serving on active duty in service of the state for more than thirty days shall receive a monthly allowance for any premiums for coverage of the member under the TRICARE program of the United States Department of Defense or under any other government-sponsored insurance program during the period of active duty. (RSMo 1939 §§ 15066, 15089, A.L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 64, 65, A.L. 1967 p. 118, A.L. 1973 H.B. 499, A.L. 1980 H.B. 1284, A.L. 1993 S.B. 86, A.L. 2026 H.B. 2593) Prior revisions: 1929 §§ 13873, 13888; 1919 §§ 7388, 9131

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.435 Reenlistment bonus may be paid.

41.435. Reenlistment bonus may be paid. — 1. The adjutant general of the state of Missouri may pay out of funds appropriated for purpose as provided in this section to each individual who reenlists or extends his or her enlistment in the Missouri National Guard the sum equivalent to one month active base pay for each year of such reenlistment or extension. Persons who have performed other prior military service shall not be eligible for such payments. The maximum payment made to any individual for any one reenlistment or extension shall be the sum equivalent to three months' active base pay, payable in sums of one month active base pay at the beginning of each year of service. No such payment shall be made until the individual satisfactorily completes all requirements established by the appropriate state and federal authorities for reenlistment or extension. Any reenlistment or extension in the Missouri National Guard must be accomplished within thirty days of the expiration of the preceding enlistment in order for an individual to be eligible for this payment. Any member of the Missouri National Guard who fails for any reason, except death or disability, to complete the period of reenlistment or extension for which he or she has received a payment pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be required to repay that part of the payment represented by the uncompleted portion of the reenlistment or extension contract. 2. The adjutant general shall administer the provisions of this section. 3. The provisions of this section shall terminate upon the resumption of inductions by the federal government under the provisions of the Universal Military Training and Service Act. (L. 1977 S.B. 124 § 1, A.L. 1982 S.B. 715, A.L. 1998 H.B. 1519 & 1165)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.440 Active duty - expenses allowed.

41.440. Active duty — expenses allowed. — 1. Whenever an officer, warrant officer, flight officer or enlisted person of the organized militia is on active duty in the state service under circumstances involving travel without troops, he shall receive, in addition to his pay, the necessary and actual expenses incident to such duty for the period of absence from his home station, in accordance with instructions prescribed by the adjutant general and approved by the commissioner of administration. 2. Whenever an officer, warrant officer, flight officer or enlisted person of the Armed Forces of the United States detailed to the state as an instructor of organized militia or in any other capacity with the organized militia is requested by authority of the governor to perform special duty involving travel not directed by the federal government, such officer, warrant officer, flight officer or enlisted person shall receive the actual expenses incident to such duty and travel for the period of his absence from his home station, in accordance with instructions prescribed by the adjutant general and approved by the commissioner of administration. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 66)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.450 State defense force, how equipped.

41.450. State defense force, how equipped. — Arms, uniforms and equipment for the federally recognized components of the organized militia shall be provided as prescribed in applicable tables of equipment and tables of organization of the United States Armed Forces. The Missouri state defense force, when organized, shall be armed, uniformed and equipped as prescribed by the governor. (RSMo 1939 § 15067, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 36, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1469 merged with H.B. 1503) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13874; 1919 § 7389

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.460 Discipline and training.

41.460. Discipline and training. — The system of discipline and training for the federally recognized components of the organized militia shall conform generally to that of the United States Armed Forces except as otherwise provided in this military code. The system of discipline and training for the Missouri state defense force, when organized, shall be as prescribed by the governor. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 37, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1469 merged with H.B. 1503)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.470 Order to training or special duty - pay and allowances - adjutant general, ...

41.470. Order to training or special duty — pay and allowances — adjutant general, orders effective — pay, eligibility. — 1. Members of the organized militia, or any portion or individual thereof, may be ordered to active duty to perform military training or special duty, or to participate in small arms gunnery competitions in this state or in any other state or territory or the District of Columbia, or in any fort, camp, air base, installation or reservation of the United States. Cruise duty ordered for the naval militia may be required to be performed on United States vessels. 2. Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, an officer, warrant officer, flight officer, or enlisted person of the organized militia may be ordered to perform any of the types of military duty prescribed in this chapter or chapter 40 pursuant to orders issued by competent military, either without his consent, but with the pay and allowances provided by law, or with his consent, with or without pay and allowances, provided that, necessary traveling expenses, subsistence and per diem allowances may be furnished to such members in accordance with instructions prescribed by the adjutant general and approved by the commissioner of administration. 3. With the approval of the governor, the adjutant general shall administer the provisions of this section and effect orders to active duty. Orders shall be effective as orders of the governor to active duty for purposes of section 40.490 . 4. Members of the organized militia shall not receive from the state the pay and allowances otherwise provided by law for active duty under this section when eligible for pay and allowances from federal funds, nor are they entitled to paid leaves of absence while on duty under this section for purposes of section 105.270 . (L. 1951 p. 654 § 11, A.L. 1991 S.B. 358) Effective 6-12-91

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.475 Authorization to request volunteers for counter-drug activities - ...

41.475. Authorization to request volunteers for counter-drug activities — delegation of authority to adjutant general — National Guard counterdrug program ribbon. — 1. The governor is hereby authorized to request volunteers of the organized militia to assist federal law enforcement authorities within or outside the state, or to assist federal, state or local law enforcement authorities within this state, and order such volunteers to duty for the purpose of providing assistance in drug interdiction and counter-drug activities and operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities for such purposes pursuant to plans adopted and funding assistance received under the provisions of 32 U.S.C. Section 112. 2. The governor may delegate the authority conferred by this section to the adjutant general, but the governor shall retain sole authority to approve any and all plans submitted to the Secretary of Defense under 32 U.S.C. Section 112. The adjutant general shall ensure that all directives and policies of the Department of Defense and National Guard Bureau are followed. Personnel assisting in such activities shall obey and execute the instructions of the civil authorities charged by law with responsibility for law enforcement. 3. The adjutant general is hereby authorized to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a Missouri National Guard counterdrug program ribbon, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the adjutant general, to individual members of the Missouri National Guard who have participated in the counterdrug program. The period of eligibility shall be from January 1, 1989, to a future date to be determined by the adjutant general or the cessation of the counterdrug program. No Missouri National Guard counterdrug program ribbon shall be awarded to or retained by any person whose entire service shall not have been honorable. If a member qualifies for the Missouri National Guard counterdrug program ribbon but dies before making a request or before receipt, then the Missouri National Guard counterdrug program ribbon may be requested by and presented to the surviving primary next of kin. The adjutant general shall adopt policies and operating regulations concerning only its internal management of this Missouri National Guard counterdrug program ribbon, which need not be published in the Missouri Register or the code of state regulations under chapter 536 , but these regulations shall be available for public inspection and review. (L. 1991 S.B. 358, A.L. 2026 H.B. 2593)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.477 Missouri National Guard counterdrug revolving fund - use of moneys.

41.477. Missouri National Guard counterdrug revolving fund — use of moneys. — 1. There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Missouri National Guard Counterdrug Revolving Fund", which shall consist of all moneys received by the Missouri National Guard through federal asset forfeiture programs, including, but not limited to, the United States Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program, the United States Department of the Treasury Asset Forfeiture Program, and any successor programs or funds established by the federal government for the distribution of seized or forfeited assets. The Missouri National Guard counterdrug revolving fund shall be administered by the adjutant general. The state treasurer shall be custodian of the Missouri National Guard counterdrug revolving fund. In accordance with sections 30.170 and 30.180 , the state treasurer may approve disbursements. The Missouri National Guard counterdrug revolving fund shall be a dedicated fund and moneys in the fund shall be used by the adjutant general solely for purposes authorized by the federal programs from which the moneys originated. Moneys in the Missouri National Guard counterdrug revolving fund shall not be utilized to supplant, decrease, or otherwise diminish any state appropriations or allocations otherwise provided for the Missouri National Guard's standard operations, personnel, or infrastructure. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, moneys remaining in the Missouri National Guard counterdrug revolving fund at the end of any biennium shall not revert to the credit of the general revenue fund. The state treasurer shall invest moneys in the Missouri National Guard counterdrug revolving fund in the same manner as other funds are invested. Any interest and moneys earned on such investments shall be credited to the Missouri National Guard counterdrug revolving fund. 2. Participation in federal asset forfeiture programs shall be at the discretion of the adjutant general. Upon electing to participate, the Missouri National Guard shall comply with the terms of an equitable sharing agreement and certificate of the federal asset forfeiture program, including, but not limited to, the United States Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program and the United States Department of the Treasury Asset Forfeiture Program, or any successor agreement or certification required by the federal government. (L. 2026 H.B. 2593)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.480 Organized militia when called to duty - martial law.

41.480. Organized militia when called to duty — martial law. — 1. The governor may, when in his opinion the circumstances so warrant, call out the organized militia or any portion or individual thereof to execute the laws, suppress actual and prevent threatened insurrection and repel invasion. The governor, if in his judgment the maintenance of law and order will thereby be promoted, may by proclamation declare martial law throughout the state or any part thereof. 2. The governor may, when in his opinion circumstances so warrant, call out the organized militia or any portion thereof as he deems necessary to provide emergency relief to a distressed area in the event of earthquake, flood, tornado or other actual or threatened public catastrophe creating conditions of distress or hazard to public health and safety beyond the capacities of local or other established agencies. (RSMo 1939 §§ 15018, 15022, 15039, A.L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 12, 13) Prior revisions: 1929 §§ 13825, 13829, 13846; 1919 §§ 7353, 7357, 7374

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.490 State defense force - powers of governor.

41.490. State defense force — powers of governor. — The governor shall have the power to organize from the unorganized militia of Missouri a state defense force for duty within or without the state to supplement the Missouri National Guard or replace it when it is mobilized in federal service. The Missouri state defense force may be used to execute the laws, suppress insurrections, repel invasion, suppress lawlessness, and provide emergency relief to distressed areas in the event of earthquake, flood, tornado, or actual or threatened enemy attack or public catastrophe creating conditions of distress or hazard to public health and safety beyond the capacity of local or established agencies. The force shall consist of such organized troops, auxiliary troops, staff corps and departments as the governor deems necessary. The governor shall prescribe the strength and composition of the various units of the same, uniform and insignia and the qualifications of its members, and shall have the power to grant a discharge therefrom for any reason deemed by him sufficient. (RSMo 1939 § 15019, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 89, A.L. 1953 p. 561, A.L. 1961 p. 479, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1469 merged with H.B.1503) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13826; 1919 § 7354

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.500 State defense force - called to duty, when.

41.500. State defense force — called to duty, when. — The governor may call out the Missouri state defense force, or any part of the same, to execute the laws, to suppress insurrections, repel invasion, and suppress lawlessness and provide emergency relief to distressed areas in the event of earthquake, flood, tornado, or other actual or threatened public catastrophe creating conditions of distress or hazard to public health and safety beyond the capacities of local or other established agencies, under the same circumstances and in the same manner as is in this chapter provided for the use of the National Guard, the Air National Guard and the organized militia in such emergencies, and when so placed on duty, the Missouri state defense force shall have the same status, power and authority conferred upon the National Guard, the Air National Guard and the organized militia by this chapter. (RSMo 1939 § 15022, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 92, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1469 merged with H.B. 1503) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13829; 1919 § 7357

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.510 Refusal to obey orders - penalty.

41.510. Refusal to obey orders — penalty. — It shall be lawful for the commanding officer of any organization under the provisions of this military code to arrest, or cause to be arrested, any officer, warrant officer or enlisted person of his command, wherever he may be found, who shall neglect or refuse to turn out with his command when ordered to do so under the provisions of this military code, and to confine such officer, warrant officer or enlisted person under guard until such time as he can be tried for such offenses according to law. Any member of the militia who shall neglect or refuse to obey any order lawfully issued as provided herein, or who shall hinder, interfere with or prevent any officer or personnel of his command from performing such duty, or in any manner by neglect prevent the execution of the law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (RSMo 1939 § 15039, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 14, A.L. 1953 p. 561) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13846; 1919 § 7374

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.520 Governor may suspend code, when.

41.520. Governor may suspend code, when. — In case of insurrection, invasion, tumult, riot, breach of the peace, public calamity or catastrophe, or imminent danger thereof, or in the event any emergency in which all or any part of the organized militia is actively engaged in service upon order of the governor, the governor may suspend any and all provisions of this military code or other laws of the state which require advertisement for bids for purchase of supplies and employment of service. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 17)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.530 Governor shall order militia into federal service, when.

41.530. Governor shall order militia into federal service, when. — Whenever the militia or any part thereof is called, ordered or drafted under the constitution and laws of the United States, the governor shall order for service the National Guard, Air National Guard and the naval militia or such part thereof as may be required. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 20)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.540 Organized militia in federal service - retention of designations.

41.540. Organized militia in federal service — retention of designations. — During the absence of organizations of the organized militia in the service of the United States, their state or federal designations shall not be given to new organizations. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 34)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.550 Credit for time in federal service.

41.550. Credit for time in federal service. — For all purposes under this code, officers, warrant officers, flight officers and enlisted personnel of the organized militia who entered the active service of the United States in time of war or under an order or a call or draft by the President, or who hereafter enter such service under like conditions, shall be entitled to credit for time so served as if such service had been rendered in the state forces. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 35)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.560 Meritorious service medal.

41.560. Meritorious service medal. — The governor is hereby authorized, upon recommendation of the adjutant general of Missouri, to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a meritorious service medal, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the governor, to individuals who have done and performed valorous or meritorious military service which reflects honorably and creditably upon the state of Missouri. Not more than one meritorious military service medal shall be awarded or presented under the provisions of this section to any one person, nor shall such medal be awarded to or retained by any person whose entire service subsequent to the valorous or meritorious military service shall not have been honorable. In the event of the death of any person during or subsequent to the meritorious military service, who, in the opinion of the governor, as recommended by the adjutant general of Missouri, would be entitled to a meritorious military service medal, the same may be presented to the surviving primary next of kin. (RSMo 1939 § 15080, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 78, A.L. 1967 p. 119, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.570 Conspicuous service medal.

41.570. Conspicuous service medal. — The governor is hereby authorized to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a conspicuous service medal which shall be of suitable design as may be determined by the governor, to individuals designated by him who have done and performed distinguished and conspicuous service or services either civil or military which reflect honorably and creditably upon the state of Missouri. (RSMo 1939 § 15079, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 79)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.572 Legion of merit medal.

41.572. Legion of merit medal. — The governor is hereby authorized, upon recommendation of the adjutant general of Missouri, to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a legion of merit medal, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the governor, to individuals who have exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding military service and achievement reflecting honorably and creditably upon the state of Missouri. Not more than one Missouri legion of merit medal shall be awarded or presented under the provisions of this section to any one person, nor shall such medal be awarded to or retained by any person whose entire military service subsequent to the exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding military service and achievement shall not have been honorable. In the event of the death of any person during or subsequent to the exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding military service and achievement who, in the opinion of the governor, as recommended by the adjutant general of Missouri, would be entitled to a legion of merit medal, the same may be presented to the surviving primary next of kin. (L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.578 Missouri adjutant general staff identification badge.

41.578. Missouri adjutant general staff identification badge. — The adjutant general of Missouri is hereby authorized to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a Missouri adjutant general staff identification badge, which is of suitable design as may be determined by the adjutant general of Missouri, and is neither an award nor decoration, but is a distinguished mark of service on the adjutant general's staff. This visible sign of professional growth associated with the important duties and responsibilities of the adjutant general's staff is not automatic, but is based on demonstrated outstanding performance of duty and approval by the adjutant general of Missouri. Not more than one Missouri adjutant general staff identification badge shall be presented under the provisions of this section to any one person, nor shall such badge be awarded to or retained by any person whose service shall not have been honorable. In the event of the death of any person during or subsequent to their service which, in the opinion of the adjutant general of Missouri, would be entitled to the Missouri adjutant general staff identification badge, the same may be presented to the surviving primary next of kin. (L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.580 Long service ribbon.

41.580. Long service ribbon. — 1. Any person who is now or may hereafter become a member of the organized militia, and who has served at least ten years as such, may be designated by the adjutant general of Missouri, with the approval of the governor, as entitled to a ribbon for long and faithful service to be known as the "long service ribbon", provided such service need not be continuous and service rendered in any of the Armed Forces of the United States as a result of or in connection with membership in the organized militia of Missouri shall be considered as a part of such service. Long service ribbons shall be of such form and design as may be selected by the adjutant general of the state and shall be authorized ten, fifteen, and twenty years' service. 2. A hawthorn cluster to conform to the official floral emblem of this state to be worn on the long service ribbon shall be awarded as follows: A bronze cluster for twenty-five years' service, a silver cluster for thirty years' service and a gold cluster for thirty-five years' service or more. (RSMo 1939 § 15081, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 80, A.L. 1982 S.B. 715) Effective 4-30-82

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.582 Missouri Iraq campaign ribbon.

41.582. Missouri Iraq campaign ribbon. — The governor is hereby authorized, upon recommendation of the adjutant general of Missouri, to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a Missouri Iraq campaign ribbon, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the governor, to members of the Missouri National Guard who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The area of eligibility encompasses all land area of the country of Iraq, and the contiguous water area out to twelve nautical miles, and all air spaces above the land area of Iraq and above the contiguous water area out to twelve nautical miles. The period of eligibility is on or after March 19, 2003, to a future date to be determined by the adjutant general of Missouri or the cessation of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Not more than one Missouri Iraq campaign ribbon shall be awarded or presented under the provisions of this section to any one person, nor shall such ribbon be awarded to or retained by any person whose entire service subsequent to the service in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom shall not have been honorable. In the event of the death of any person during or subsequent to their service in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom who, in the opinion of the governor, as recommended by the adjutant general of Missouri, would be entitled to the Missouri Iraq campaign ribbon, the same may be presented to the surviving primary next of kin. (L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.584 Missouri Afghanistan campaign ribbon.

41.584. Missouri Afghanistan campaign ribbon. — The governor is hereby authorized, upon recommendation of the adjutant general of Missouri, to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a Missouri Afghanistan campaign ribbon, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the governor, to members of the Missouri National Guard who have served in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The area of eligibility encompasses all land area of the country of Afghanistan and all air spaces above the land. The period of eligibility is on or after October 7, 2001, to a future date to be determined by the adjutant general of Missouri or the cessation of Operation Enduring Freedom. Not more than one Missouri Afghanistan campaign ribbon shall be awarded or presented under the provisions of this section to any one person, nor shall such ribbon be awarded to or retained by any person whose entire service subsequent to their service in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom shall not have been honorable. In the event of the death of any person during or subsequent to their service in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom who, in the opinion of the governor, as recommended by the adjutant general of Missouri, would be entitled to the Missouri Afghanistan campaign ribbon, the same may be presented to the surviving primary next of kin. (L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.586 Missouri Kosovo campaign ribbon.

41.586. Missouri Kosovo campaign ribbon. — The governor is hereby authorized, upon recommendation of the adjutant general of Missouri, to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a Missouri Kosovo campaign ribbon, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the governor, to members of the Missouri National Guard who, after March 24, 1999, participated in or served in direct support of Kosovo Operations: Allied Force; Joint Guardian; Allied Harbour; Sustain Hope/Shining Hope; Noble Anvil; or Kosovo Task Forces: Hawk; Saber; or Hunter within the Kosovo air campaign or Kosovo defense campaign areas of eligibility described as follows: (1) Kosovo air campaign, the Kosovo air campaign began on March 24, 1999, and ended on June 10, 1999. The area of eligibility for the air campaign includes the total land area and air space of Serbia (including Kosovo), Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Bosnia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, and Slovenia; and the waters and air space of the Adriatic and Ionian Sea north of the thirty-ninth north latitude; (2) Kosovo defense campaign, the Kosovo defense campaign began on June 11, 1999, to a date to be determined. The area of eligibility for the defense campaign includes the total land area and air space of Serbia (including Kosovo), Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, and the waters and air space of the Adriatic Seas within twelve nautical miles of the Montenegro, Albania, and Croatia coastlines south of forty-two degrees and fifty-two minutes north latitude. The period of eligibility is after March 24, 1999, to a future date to be determined by the adjutant general of Missouri or the cessation of the Kosovo defense campaign. Not more than one Missouri Kosovo campaign ribbon shall be awarded or presented under the provisions of this section to any one person, nor shall such ribbon be awarded to or retained by any person whose entire service subsequent to their Kosovo campaign service shall not have been honorable. In the event of the death of any person during or subsequent to their Kosovo service who, in the opinion of the governor, as recommended by the adjutant general of Missouri, would be entitled to the Missouri Kosovo campaign ribbon, the same may be presented to the surviving primary next of kin. (L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.588 Missouri Vietnam campaign ribbon.

41.588. Missouri Vietnam campaign ribbon. — The governor is hereby authorized, upon recommendation of the adjutant general of Missouri, to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a Missouri Vietnam campaign ribbon, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the governor, to members of the Missouri National Guard who served on active duty in the United States military service at any time beginning February 28, 1961, through May 7, 1975. Not more than one Missouri Vietnam campaign ribbon shall be awarded or presented under the provisions of this section to any one person, nor shall such ribbon be awarded to or retained by any person whose entire service subsequent to their service described above shall not have been honorable. In the event of the death of any person during or subsequent to their service as described above who, in the opinion of the governor, as recommended by the adjutant general of Missouri, would be entitled to the Missouri Vietnam campaign ribbon, the same may be presented to the surviving primary next of kin. (L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.592 Missouri National Guard first sergeant ribbon.

41.592. Missouri National Guard first sergeant ribbon. — The adjutant general of Missouri is hereby authorized to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a Missouri National Guard first sergeant ribbon, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the governor, to individual members of the Missouri National Guard who have been assigned to a unit first sergeant position for a period of three years and have been recommended by their squadron or company commander. In order to qualify for the award the individual must have demonstrated exceptional and honorable leadership qualities and dedication as a first sergeant. This award shall be granted for those individuals who have previously served as first sergeants provided their service demonstrated exceptional and honorable leadership. (L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.594 Governor's unit citation.

41.594. Governor's unit citation. — The governor is hereby authorized, upon the recommendation of the adjutant general of Missouri, to present in the name of the state of Missouri, a governor's unit citation, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the governor, to units, teams, or task forces of the Missouri national guard which served during state emergency duty or federal deployments with outstanding honor and distinction, or whose service resulted in the preservation of life and property. Individuals assigned or attached to the units, teams, or task forces will be authorized to wear the governor's unit citation ribbon. This award will be granted to those units, teams, or task forces whose service or deployments occurred after September 11, 2001. (L. 2010 H.B. 1524 & 2260 § 2)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.595 Missouri National Guard overseas training ribbon, eligibility.

41.595. Missouri National Guard overseas training ribbon, eligibility. — The adjutant general of Missouri is hereby authorized to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a Missouri National Guard overseas training ribbon, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the governor, to individual members of the Missouri National Guard who have participated for training, either with a unit or as an individual, outside of the continental United States border for ten or more cumulative days. The period of eligibility is on or after July 11, 1984, to a future date to be determined by the adjutant general of Missouri. For each additional award, the respective number will be fastened to the ribbon, starting with two. (L. 2012 H.B. 1128)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.596 Missouri National Guard state partnership program ribbon, eligibility.

41.596. Missouri National Guard state partnership program ribbon, eligibility. — The adjutant general of Missouri is hereby authorized to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a Missouri National Guard state partnership program ribbon, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the governor, to members of the Missouri National Guard who have participated on a state partnership program mission, either with a unit or as an individual, to countries to which Missouri has a federally recognized partnership. The area of eligibility encompasses all land area of the country, the contiguous water area out to twelve nautical miles, and all air spaces above the land area and above the contiguous water area out to twelve nautical miles. The period of eligibility is on or after February 13, 1996, to a future date to be determined by the adjutant general of Missouri or the cessation of the state partnership program. Not more than one Missouri state partnership program ribbon shall be awarded or presented under the provisions of this section for succeeding participation in the same country. A bronze star shall be awarded for each additional country. (L. 2012 H.B. 1128)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.597 Order of the minuteman award, eligibility - limitation on number awarded.

41.597. Order of the minuteman award, eligibility — limitation on number awarded. — The governor is hereby authorized, upon recommendation of the adjutant general of Missouri, to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, the order of the minuteman award. The order of the minuteman award shall be awarded to those individuals, military or civilian, who have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious services and achievements to the state of Missouri or the Missouri National Guard and the office of the adjutant general. The order of the minuteman award shall consist of a medal, ribbon, lapel pin, and citation or plaque. The order of the minuteman award is the only state military decoration to be worn around the neck rather than pinned to a uniform. Not more than one order of the minuteman award shall be awarded or presented under the provisions of this section to any one person and no more than five order of the minuteman awards shall be issued in a calendar year. In the event of the death of any person who would be entitled to the order of the minuteman award, the same may be presented to the surviving primary next of kin. The order of the minuteman award, ribbon, lapel pin, certificate, and plaque shall be of such form and design as determined by the adjutant general of the state. (L. 2012 H.B. 1128)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.598 Missouri National Guard homeland response program ribbon.

41.598. Missouri National Guard homeland response program ribbon. — The adjutant general is hereby authorized to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a Missouri National Guard homeland response force program ribbon, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the adjutant general, to individual members of the Missouri National Guard who have participated in the homeland response force program. The period of eligibility shall be from January 1, 2012, to a future date to be determined by the adjutant general or the cessation of the homeland response force program. No Missouri National Guard homeland response force program ribbon shall be awarded to or retained by any person whose entire service shall not have been honorable. If a member qualifies for the Missouri National Guard homeland response force ribbon but dies before making a request or before receipt, then the Missouri National Guard homeland response force program ribbon may be requested by and presented to the surviving primary next of kin. The adjutant general shall adopt policies and operating regulations concerning only its internal management of this Missouri National Guard homeland response force program ribbon, which need not be published in the Missouri Register or the code of state regulations under chapter 536 , but these regulations shall be available for public inspection and review. (L. 2026 H.B. 2593)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.599 Missouri National Guard engineer explosive ordinance clearance agent ribbon.

41.599. Missouri National Guard engineer explosive ordinance clearance agent ribbon. — The adjutant general is hereby authorized to present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a Missouri National Guard engineer explosive ordnance clearance agent ribbon, which shall be of suitable design, as may be determined by the adjutant general, to individual members of the Missouri National Guard who have participated in an engineer explosive ordnance clearance agent course. The period of eligibility shall be from January 1, 2012, to a future date to be determined by the adjutant general or the cessation of the engineer explosive ordnance clearance agent course. No Missouri National Guard engineer explosive ordnance clearance agent ribbon shall be awarded to or retained by any person whose entire service shall not have been honorable. If a member qualifies for the Missouri National Guard engineer explosive ordnance clearance agent ribbon but dies before making a request or before receipt, then the Missouri National Guard engineer explosive ordnance clearance agent ribbon may be requested by and presented to the surviving primary next of kin. The adjutant general shall adopt policies and operating regulations concerning only its internal management of this Missouri National Guard engineer explosive ordnance clearance agent ribbon, which need not be published in the Missouri Register or the code of state regulations under chapter 536 , but these regulations shall be available for public inspection and review. (L. 2026 H.B. 2593)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.655 Planning and zoning for unincorporated areas near military bases - airport ...

41.655. Planning and zoning for unincorporated areas near military bases — airport hazard area zoning required (Johnson County). — 1. The governing body or county planning commission, if any, of any county of the second classification with more than forty-eight thousand two hundred but fewer than forty-eight thousand three hundred inhabitants shall provide for the planning, zoning, subdivision and building within all or any portion of the unincorporated area extending three thousand feet outward from the boundaries of any military base located in such county and the area within the perimeter of accident potential zones one and two. As used in this section, the term "accident potential zones one and two" means any land area identified in the current Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Report at the north and south ends of the clear zone of a military installation located in any county of the second classification with more than forty-eight thousand two hundred but fewer than forty-eight thousand three hundred inhabitants and which is in significant danger of aircraft accidents by being beneath that airspace where the potential for aircraft accidents is most likely to occur. 2. The governing body of any county of the second classification with more than forty-eight thousand two hundred but fewer than forty-eight thousand three hundred inhabitants may adopt, administer, and enforce airport hazard area zoning regulations that are substantially similar to the airport hazard area zoning regulations in sections 67.1200 to 67.1222 , subject to any exceptions listed in this section. Such exceptions are as follows: (1) All definitions in section 67.1200 shall apply, except that any reference to a political subdivision in sections 67.1200 to 67.1222 shall be construed to include any county of the second classification with more than forty-eight thousand two hundred but fewer than forty-eight thousand three hundred inhabitants; (2) Sections 67.1207 and 67.1212 shall not apply; (3) The county shall employ any existing airport planning commission or airport zoning commission as created in section 67.1210 , or shall form such commission, with the following exceptions: (a) The commission shall consist of five members as follows: a. Three residents of the county, with at least two of such county residents residing in the township containing the military base; b. The presiding county commissioner or such commissioner's designee; and c. The county road commissioner; (b) The commission may appoint an ex officio military liaison from the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed at the military base; (c) The terms of office of each member under this section shall be identical to the terms of office in section 67.1210 , with the member chosen to serve as chair serving for an initial term of two years. The commission shall elect its chairman; (4) Sections 67.1214 to 67.1218 , and section 67.1222 shall apply in their entirety, except that any reference to a municipality in such sections shall be construed to include any county of the second classification with more than forty-eight thousand two hundred but fewer than forty-eight thousand three hundred inhabitants; (5) Section 67.1220 shall apply in its entirety, except that the board of variance shall consist of three members as follows: (a) Three residents of the county, with at least two of such county residents residing in the township containing the military base; (b) The board shall elect its chairman. (L. 2005 H.B. 348 § 41.1013 merged with S.B. 252 § 41.1013, A.L. 2007 S.B. 22)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.657 National Guard training centers, land use ordinances for surrounding area ...

41.657. National Guard training centers, land use ordinances for surrounding area (Adair, Audrain, Crawford, McDonald, Miller, Newton, Randolph, Ray, and Washington counties). — 1. The county governing body or county planning commission, if any, of any county of the second classification with more than fifty-eight thousand but fewer than sixty-five thousand inhabitants, and any county of the third classification without a township form of government and with more than twenty-three thousand but fewer than twenty-six thousand inhabitants may adopt ordinances regulating incompatible land uses and structures within all or any portion of the unincorporated area extending up to three thousand feet outward from the boundaries of any National Guard training center if the county has participated in the completion of a joint land use study associated with that training center. 2. As used in this section, "incompatible land uses and structures" are determined by the county governing body or county planning commission, if any, to be incompatible with noise, vibration, and other training impacts identified in the joint land use study or the most recent state operational noise management plan. Regulations the county governing body or county planning commission, if any, determines are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section and the recommendations in the joint land use study or operational noise management plan may include, but are not limited to, density, lot size, outdoor lighting, land use, construction standards, and subdivision of land. 3. The county governing body or county planning commission, if any, may also provide for coordination with National Guard officials and notification to current and future property owners with respect to potentially * incompatible land uses, military training impacts, and the existence of any regulation adopted under this section. (L. 2018 H.B. 1291 merged with H.B. 1504) *Word "potential" appears in original rolls of H.B. 1504, 2018.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.670 Armories - free use of - exempt from taxation, when.

41.670. Armories — free use of — exempt from taxation, when. — 1. Upon the application of any post, chapter or other society composed of veterans of any war in which the forces of this state have participated, the officer in charge of any armory owned or leased by the state may permit the use of such armory for the meeting of such veteran organizations without charge, on dates when the same is not in use for military purposes. 2. All armories owned by this state or by any organization of the militia of this state, and all buildings leased by the state for military purposes, shall be exempt from taxation for all purposes during the period of such ownership. (RSMo 1939 §§ 15063, 15064, A.L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 45, 46) Prior revisions: 1929 §§ 13870, 13871; 1919 §§ 7385, 7386

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.672 William E. "Bud" Lewis Armory.

41.672. William E. "Bud" Lewis Armory. — The De Soto armory shall be designated as the "William E. 'Bud' Lewis" armory. (L. 2003 H.B. 292)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.674 Lawrence A. Witt National Guard Armory designated in Lawrence County.

41.674. Lawrence A. Witt National Guard Armory designated in Lawrence County. — The active National Guard armory located in or nearest to Pierce City, Lawrence County, shall be designated as the "Lawrence A. Witt" National Guard armory. (L. 2005 H.B. 236)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.676 Sergeant Robert Wayne Crow Jr. Memorial Armory designated in Joplin.

41.676. Sergeant Robert Wayne Crow Jr. Memorial Armory designated in Joplin. — The National Guard armory located in or nearest to Joplin shall be designated as the "Sergeant Robert Wayne Crow Jr. Memorial Armory". (L. 2021 S.B. 258)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.680 Members of organized militia exempt from civil process, when.

41.680. Members of organized militia exempt from civil process, when. — No person belonging to, or on duty with, the organized militia of the state, or engaged in the performance of militia duty on call of the governor, shall be arrested on any civil process while going to, remaining at or returning from any place at which he may be required to attend for militia duty. (RSMo 1939 §§ 15038, 15062, A.L. 1951 p. 654 §§ 71, 72, A.L. 1989 S.B. 127, et al.) Prior revisions: 1929 §§ 13845, 13869; 1919 §§ 7373, 7384

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.690 Conservators of the peace.

41.690. Conservators of the peace. — Every commissioned officer, warrant officer and enlisted person acting under the order of the governor, or of any officer, civil or military, authorized by law to call out the organized militia or any part thereof, as provided in this military code, shall have the same rights and immunities as other conservators of the peace under the provisions of the laws of the state. (RSMo 1939 § 15039, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 15) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13846; 1919 § 7374

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.700 Organized militia not liable for acts done in performance of duty.

41.700. Organized militia not liable for acts done in performance of duty. — Whenever any portion of the organized militia is called into active service to execute the laws, engage in disaster relief, suppress actual or prevent threatened insurrection or repel invasion, the commanding officer shall use his own discretion with respect to the propriety of attacking or firing upon any mob or unlawful assembly. His honest and reasonable judgment in the exercise of his duty shall be full protection, civilly and criminally, for any act or acts done while on duty; and no member of the organized militia in the active service of the state shall be liable civilly or criminally for any act or acts done by him in the performance of his duty. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 69)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.710 Blank cartridges not to be fired, when - penalty.

41.710. Blank cartridges not to be fired, when — penalty. — No member of the militia called out to sustain the civil authorities shall issue any order for the firing of blank cartridges upon any mob or assembly or under any pretense, or in compliance with any order, fire blank cartridges upon any mob or unlawful assembly under penalty of being dishonorably dismissed, or discharged. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 70)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.720 Resisting militia - penalty.

41.720. Resisting militia — penalty. — After the proclamation by the governor as authorized by section 41.480 , any person who resists or aids in resisting the execution of process in any area declared to be in a state of actual or threatened insurrection, or who aids or attempts the rescue or escape of another from lawful custody or confinement or who resists or aids in resisting any force ordered out by the governor to execute the laws, to suppress actual and prevent threatened insurrection or to repel invasion shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state penitentiary for a term not less than two years. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 16)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.730 Militia, discrimination and interference with prohibited - penalty.

41.730. Militia, discrimination and interference with prohibited — penalty. — 1. No person shall discriminate against any member of the organized militia or of the Armed Forces of the United States because of his membership therein. 2. No person shall prohibit or refuse entrance to any member of the organized militia of this state or of the Armed Forces of the United States into any public entertainment or place of amusement because such member is wearing the uniform of the organization to which he belongs. 3. No employer or officer or agent of any corporation, company or firm, or other person, shall discharge any person from employment because of being a member of the organized militia of this state or hinder or prevent him from performing any militia service he may be called upon to perform by proper authority or dissuade any person from enlistment in the organized militia by threat or injury to him in respect to his employment, trade or business, in case of his enlistment. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 73)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.740 Militia - right-of-way on streets or highways - penalty for obstructing.

41.740. Militia — right-of-way on streets or highways — penalty for obstructing. — The commanding officer of any portion of the organized militia or his representative performing any militia duty in any street or highway may require persons in such street or highway to yield the right-of-way to such militia, except that the carriage of the United States mail, the legitimate functions of the police and fire apparatus, shall not be interfered with thereby. Any person who hinders, delays or obstructs any portion of such militia performing any militia duty, or who attempts to do so, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (RSMo 1939 § 15038, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 74) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13845; 1919 § 7373

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.750 Campground or armory - intrusion - penalty.

41.750. Campground or armory — intrusion — penalty. — The commanding officer or his representative may place under arrest any person who trespasses upon any campground, parade ground, field exercise, armory or other place devoted to militia duty, or who in any way or manner interrupts or molests the orderly discharge of militia duty, or who disturbs or prevents the passage of troops going to or returning from any duty. Any person committing such offense is guilty of a misdemeanor and, if arrested, shall be delivered to the civil authorities for trial. (RSMo 1939 § 15038, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 75) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13845; 1919 § 7373

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.753 Definitions - military installation commander's search and seizure powers - ...

41.753. Definitions — military installation commander's search and seizure powers — organized militia members, rights and immunities. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Commanding officer" , the installation commander or officer in charge of any military facility; and (2) "Military facility" , any place under temporary or primary control of the militia which is devoted to military duty, including any campground, parade ground, exercise field, armory, fort, compound, training sites or military base. 2. When, in the determination of the commanding officer or such commanding officer's representative, an emergency situation or exigent circumstance exists upon any military facility, the commanding officer may direct the exercise of any and all powers of search and seizure within the military facility upon any person or property found to be within the military facility. 3. Incoming nonmilitary persons shall not be searched over their objection, but may be denied the right of entry upon refusal to consent to search. All persons entering facilities shall be advised in advance by a sign prominently displayed that they are liable to search upon entry, and while within the confines of the military facility or upon exit. Any person who enters upon or within any military facility shall be deemed to have given consent to be searched pursuant to the authority granted in this section. 4. Members of the organized militia in active service shall have the same rights and immunities as other conservators of the peace pursuant to the laws of the state in the performance of their duty in reliance on the authority granted in this section. (L. 1996 H.B. 1295)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.780 Uniform not to be worn by unauthorized person - penalty.

41.780. Uniform not to be worn by unauthorized person — penalty. — Any person not a member of the militia of this state wearing the uniform of the same, or any part thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (RSMo 1939 § 15074, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 44) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13881; 1919 § 7396

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.790 Violation of code - penalty.

41.790. Violation of code — penalty. — Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of the military code for which no punishment has been provided is guilty of a misdemeanor. (L. 1951 p. 654 § 94)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.890 Military personnel to hold Missouri resident status, when.

41.890. Military personnel to hold Missouri resident status, when. — For the purposes of student resident status, military personnel, when stationed within the state under military orders, their spouses, and their unemancipated children under twenty-four years of age who enroll in a Missouri community college, Missouri college, or Missouri state university shall be regarded as holding Missouri resident status for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. (L. 2005 H.B. 348 § 41.1016 merged with S.B. 252 § 41.1016, A.L. 2025 H.B. 419)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.900 Organized militia on active duty by governor's order covered by workers' ...

41.900. Organized militia on active duty by governor's order covered by workers' compensation. — Chapter 287 , dealing with workers' compensation, applies to members of the Missouri organized militia when ordered to active state duty by the governor. The state of Missouri shall have the option to become a self-insurer or to purchase insurance in companies licensed to write workers' compensation insurance in this state. If the state of Missouri elects to become a self-insurer the attorney general shall represent the state in actions brought under sections 41.900 to 41.940 . (L. 1967 p. 119 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.910 Adjutant general may elect to purchase insurance or be self-insurer.

41.910. Adjutant general may elect to purchase insurance or be self-insurer. — The adjutant general may exercise the option to self-insure or to purchase insurance in the best interest of the state and may do what is necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 41.900 to 41.940 . (L. 1967 p. 119 § 2)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.920 Tort liability denied.

41.920. Tort liability denied. — Sections 41.900 to 41.940 shall not be construed so as to acknowledge or create tort liability, or to impose any duty other than that of complying with chapter 287 . (L. 1967 p. 119 § 3)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.930 Average earnings, how determined.

41.930. Average earnings, how determined. — The average earnings of a member, for purposes of sections 41.900 to 41.940 , shall be his civilian earnings, current military earnings or the compensation paid under the provisions of section 41.430 , whichever is greater. (L. 1967 p. 119 § 4, A.L. 1982 S.B. 715) Effective 4-30-82

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.940 Amount of federal benefits to be deducted from state payments - ...

41.940. Amount of federal benefits to be deducted from state payments — authorization required. — If a member or his dependents receive federal compensation due to an injury or disease which is covered by chapter 287 , the amount of the federal compensation shall be deducted from the amount otherwise due from the state of Missouri. Before any claim is processed pursuant to chapter 287 , a member shall sign an authorization consenting to the release of any information pertaining to federal compensation paid for an injury or disease covered under chapter 287 . (L. 1967 p. 119 § 5, A.L. 1991 S.B. 358) Effective 6-12-91

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.942 Leave of absence without loss of status or benefits for government ...

41.942. Leave of absence without loss of status or benefits for government employees, when, evidence required, procedure. — 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of section 105.270 , any officer or employee of this state, or of any department or agency of this state, or of any county, municipality, school district or other political subdivision, and any other public employee of this state, who is or may become a member of the National Guard or of any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States and who is engaged in the performance of duty in the service of the United States under competent orders for an extended and indefinite period of time, shall be entitled to leave of absence from his respective duties as a public officer or employee until such military service is completed without loss of position, seniority, accumulated leave, impairment of performance appraisal, pay status, work schedule including shift, working days and days off assigned to the officer or employee at the time leave commences, and any other right or benefit to which the officer or employee is entitled, and no retirement benefit shall be diminished or eliminated because of such service. 2. The officer or employee shall file with the appointing authority or supervising agency an official order from the appropriate military authority as evidence of such duty for which the leave of absence is granted. (L. 1991 S.B. 243 § 1 merged with S.B. 358 § 1) Effective 5-28-91 (S.B. 243) 6-12-91 (S.B. 358)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.944 Certain military service, termination of lease - requirements.

41.944. Certain military service, termination of lease — requirements. — 1. Any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is on active duty, and any member of the Missouri Army or Air National Guard serving on full-time duty or as a civil service technician with a Missouri Army or Air National Guard unit who is a tenant under a lease of a residential dwelling may, pursuant to subsection 2 of this section, terminate such lease with the member's lessor if the member: (1) Receives permanent change of station orders transferring the member to another duty station; (2) Receives temporary duty orders in excess of ninety days duration assigning the member to another location which is at least twenty-five miles from the site of the leased residential premises; (3) Is discharged or released from active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States or from the member's full-time duty or technician status with the Missouri Army or Air National Guard; or (4) Is ordered to reside in government supplied quarters. 2. Lessees who qualify to terminate a residential lease agreement pursuant to subsection 1 of this section shall do so by serving the lessor written notice of termination to be effective on a date stated thereon, which shall not be less than fifteen days after the date of such service. Prior to the termination date, the lessee shall furnish the lessor with a copy of the official orders or a signed letter confirming the orders from the lessee's commanding officer. 3. The final lease payment due under the terminated lease shall be provided by the effective date of termination and shall be payable at such time as would have otherwise been required by the terms of the lease. The lessee shall be entitled to the full return of any security deposit and pet deposit, if any, if such member has otherwise complied with the requirements of the lease and of section 535.300 . (L. 1991 S.B. 358 § 2) Effective 6-12-91

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.946 Licensure or certification by state, continuing education - exemption from ...

41.946. Licensure or certification by state, continuing education — exemption from requirements for active military service. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person licensed or certified to practice a trade or profession by the state of Missouri or any branch or agency thereof which requires an annual period of continuing education or training as a condition of continued or renewed licensing or certification, and who is or becomes a member of the National Guard or of any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States who is called to full-time active duty in the service of the United States under competent orders shall, during the period of full-time active duty, be exempted from any such requirement for continuing education or training without his status, license, certification or right to practice his trade or profession being affected and shall not be required, upon returning from full-time active duty, to make up or retake any training or education for which he was exempt under the provisions of this section. (L. 1991 S.B. 358 § 3) Effective 6-12-91

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.948 Student of higher education called to active military service - option for ...

41.948. Student of higher education called to active military service — option for refund or incomplete grade — requirements — rules and regulations, promulgation, procedure. — 1. In the 1990-91 academic year and in any subsequent academic year, when any person who is enrolled as a student in a public higher education institution in Missouri is called into service of the United States pursuant to 32 U.S.C. 502(f)(1), section 41.470 or 41.480 or the authority of 10 U.S.C. 12301(d) or 10 U.S.C. 12304 or any such subsequent call or order by the President or the Congress, to active service in the Armed Forces of the United States, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, not including active service for training, prior to the completion of the semester, or similar grading period, that person shall be eligible for either: (1) A complete refund of all tuition and incidental fees charged for enrollment at that institution for that semester, or similar grading period; or (2) The awarding of a grade of "incomplete" pursuant to this section. 2. If such person has been awarded a scholarship to be used to pursue an academic program in any public higher education institution in Missouri and such person is unable to complete the academic term for which the scholarship is granted, that person shall be awarded that scholarship at any subsequent academic term, provided that the person returns to the academic program at the same institution at the beginning of the next academic term after the completion of active military service. 3. If the person chooses the option described in subdivision (1) of subsection 1 of this section, such person may request that the official transcript indicate the courses from which such person has withdrawn and the reason for the withdrawal, or such person may request that all course titles be expunged from such person's record. Choosing the option of a refund shall not affect the person's official academic record or standing at the public higher education institution. 4. If the person chooses the option described in subdivision (2) of subsection 1 of this section, such person shall complete the course work to the satisfaction of the course instructor and the institution. The grade of incomplete shall be converted to a failing grade if the person does not apply to complete the course work within six months of discharge or release from active military service. In the event the person cannot comply for medical reasons related to the active military service, such person shall apply to complete the course work within three months of the end of the period of convalescence. Choosing the option of taking a grade of incomplete shall not affect the person's official academic record or standing at the public institution of higher education, unless the person fails to complete the course work. At the time the grade of incomplete is converted to a final grade, the person may choose either to have the grade of incomplete expunged from his official record or to have the grade of incomplete remain with the final grade and the reason for the grade of incomplete. 5. The coordinating board for higher education shall promulgate rules for the implementation of this section. For the purposes of this section, the term "public higher education institution" shall include public community colleges and state-supported institutions of higher education. 6. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section to the contrary, nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the governing body of any public higher education institution from enacting an academic policy more lenient in nature than the provisions of subsections 1 to 4 of this section. 7. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2002, shall be invalid and void. (L. 1991 S.B. 358 § 4, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52, A.L. 1995 S.B. 3, A.L. 2002 H.B. 2047)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.950 Members of military forces called to active duty - relieved from certain ...

41.950. Members of military forces called to active duty — relieved from certain provisions of law. — 1. Any resident of this state who is a member of the National Guard or of any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or who is a member of the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Coast Guard or an officer of the United States Public Health Service detailed by proper authority for duty with any branch of the United States Armed Forces described in this section and who is engaged in the performance of active duty in the military service of the United States in a military conflict in which reserve components have been called to active duty under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 672(d) or 10 U.S.C. 673b or any such subsequent call or order by the President or Congress for any period of thirty days or more shall be relieved from certain provisions of state law, as follows: (1) No person performing such military service who owns a motor vehicle shall be required to maintain financial responsibility on such motor vehicle as required under section 303.025 until such time as that person completes such military service, unless any person shall be operating such motor vehicle while the vehicle owner is performing such military service; (2) No person failing to renew his or her driver's license while performing such military service shall be required to take a complete examination as required under section 302.173 when renewing his or her license within ninety days after completing such military service and reestablishing residence within the state; (3) Any motor vehicle registration required under chapter 301 that expires for any person performing such military service may be renewed by such person within sixty days of completing such military service without being required to pay a delinquent registration fee; however, such motor vehicle shall not be operated while the person is performing such military service unless the motor vehicle registration is renewed; (4) Any person enrolled by the supreme court of Missouri or licensed, registered or certified under chapter 168 , 256 , 317 , 324 , 325 , 326 , 327 , 328 , 329 , 330 , 331 , 332 , 333 , 334 , 335 , 336 , 337 , 338 , 339 , 340 , 341 , 342 , 343 , 344 , 345 , 346 , 375 , 640 or 644 , and interpreters licensed under sections 209.319 to 209.339 , whose license, registration or certification expires while performing such military service, may renew such license, registration or certification within sixty days of completing such military service without penalty; (5) In the case of corporate registration reports, franchise tax reports or other reports required to be filed with the office of secretary of state, where the filing of such report would be delayed because of a person performing such military service, such reports shall be filed without penalty within one hundred twenty days of the completion of such military service; (6) No person performing such military service who is subject to a criminal summons for a traffic violation shall be subject to nonappearance sanctions for such violation until after one hundred eighty days after the completion of such military service; (7) No person performing such military service who is required under state law to file financial disclosure reports shall be required to file such reports while performing such military service; however, such reports covering that period of time that such military service is performed shall be filed within one hundred eighty days after the completion of such military service; (8) Any person with an indebtedness, liability or obligation for state income tax or property tax on personal or real property who is performing such military service or a spouse of such person filing a combined return or owning property jointly shall be granted an extension to file any papers or to pay any obligation until one hundred eighty days after the completion of such military service or continuous hospitalization as a result of such military service notwithstanding the provisions of section 143.991 to the contrary and shall be allowed to pay such tax without penalty or interest if paid within the one hundred eighty-day period; (9) Notwithstanding other provisions of the law to the contrary, for the purposes of this section, interest shall be allowed and paid on any overpayment of tax imposed by sections 143.011 to 143.998 at the rate of six percent per annum from the original due date of the return or the date the tax was paid, whichever is later; (10) No state agency, board, commission or administrative tribunal shall take any administrative action against any person performing such military service for that person's failure to take any required action or meet any required obligation not already provided for in subdivisions (1) to (8) of this subsection until one hundred eighty days after the completion of such military service, except that any agency, board, commission or administrative tribunal affected by this subdivision may, in its discretion, extend the time required to take such action or meet such obligation beyond the one hundred eighty-day period; (11) Any disciplinary or administrative action or proceeding before any state agency, board, commission or administrative tribunal where the person performing such military service is a necessary party, which occurs during such period of military service, shall be stayed by the administrative entity before which it is pending until sixty days after the end of such military service. 2. Upon completing such military service, the person shall provide the appropriate agency, board, commission or administrative tribunal an official order from the appropriate military authority as evidence of such military service. 3. The provisions of this section shall apply to any individual described in subsection 1 of this section who performs such military service on or after August 2, 1990. (L. 1991 S.B. 358 § 5, A.L. 2007 H.B. 780 merged with S.B. 272, A.L. 2009 H.B. 481, A.L. 2011 H.B. 204)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.955 Lease of National Guard property authorized, purpose - contents of lease.

41.955. Lease of National Guard property authorized, purpose — contents of lease. — 1. The commissioner of administration is hereby authorized to lease property owned by the state and under the control of the National Guard to organizations or activities which are compatible with the Armed Forces of the United States and which support the mission of the Missouri National Guard for the purpose of the construction of a building or buildings at the Missouri National Guard training site, Algoa, at no expense to the state of Missouri. The property to be leased shall be further described as follows: A section of land 350 acres, more or less, - Plat numbers 1 and 2 as noted in Cole County Plat Book Number 1, said land specifications being incorporated herein, and the western half of Plat No. 3 as noted in the aforementioned page from Cole County Plat Book Number 1. 2. The lease may provide for a term as long as fifty years and may provide for renewal periods. The rental payment shall be as agreed by the parties. The lease shall provide that any improvements on the property shall become the property of the state upon termination of the lease. (L. 1994 S.B. 460) Effective 5-10-94

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.958 Honor detail, training - rules.

41.958. Honor detail, training — rules. — 1. When requested by the commander of any recognized veterans' organization, military commander or by any friend or relative of a deceased person or the director of a funeral home for any deceased person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during a time of war or is otherwise entitled to military honors at the person's burial, internment or memorial service, the adjutant general shall, subject to appropriation, order the appropriate requested uniformed honor detail to attend and render the appropriate services or request and coordinate the appropriate detail with a recognized veterans' organization. Subject to appropriation, the adjutant general shall ensure that appropriate service records are collected authorizing the honor detail, shall ensure that the honor detail meets the appropriate military requirements for uniform and conduct, shall ensure that if a recognized veterans' organization renders the services, the organization is compensated for services through the Missouri National Guard trust fund, shall provide assistance in training honor details for recognized veterans' organizations, and shall serve as the coordinator for military funerals and such details when requested. The amount paid veterans' organizations shall be determined by the adjutant general. The amount authorized by this section shall be paid from funds appropriated from the Missouri National Guard trust fund. 2. The adjutant general shall promulgate rules to administer the provisions of this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall be effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536 . (L. 1998 H.B. 1519 & 1165) CROSS REFERENCE: General assembly may appropriate money from veterans' commission capital improvement trust fund to Missouri National Guard trust fund to support honor details, 313.835

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.960 Office of air search and rescue, authorized.

41.960. Office of air search and rescue, authorized. — There is hereby created within the military division of the executive department, office of adjutant general, an "Office of Air Search and Rescue". The duly appointed commanding officer of the Civil Air Patrol, Missouri Wing, shall be ex officio head of the office. (L. 1979 S.B. 310 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.962 Purpose.

41.962. Purpose. — The office of air search and rescue may, upon direction of the adjutant general, fully cooperate or contract with any department or agency of the state of Missouri, or with the United States government, or any department or agency thereof, or with any public or private hospital, for the purposes of providing communications, rescue work, mercy missions, aerial observations, or any other functions within the scope of the activity of the air search and rescue, and may encourage the development of aeronautical resources of the state and aid in an educational program related to aviation. (L. 1979 S.B. 310 § 2)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.964 Funds, limitations.

41.964. Funds, limitations. — The office shall expend from funds for the purpose as appropriated by the general assembly and approved by the adjutant general sums needed to defray expenses incurred in rescue work, mercy missions, maintenance of an office, development of the aeronautical resources of the state, educational programs related to aviation, and air search and rescue, and for the upkeep of communications systems which have been, or are in the process of being, installed throughout the state. Only such sums shall be expended on communications systems as will be necessary for the procurement or replacement of equipment and not otherwise obtainable by grant or gift from any other source. (L. 1979 S.B. 310 § 3)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.966 Acceptance of gifts, grants, loans, authorized.

41.966. Acceptance of gifts, grants, loans, authorized. — The office of air search and rescue may, with the consent of the adjutant general, accept and expend any grant of funds as appropriated by the general assembly, and may accept services, equipment, supplies or materials by way of gift, grant or loan for the purposes of encouraging the development of aeronautical resources of the state, for aiding in an educational program related to aviation, and for supporting the program of air search and rescue. (L. 1979 S.B. 310 § 4)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.970 Civil air patrol, use in support of National Guard missions - definitions - ...

41.970. Civil air patrol, use in support of National Guard missions — definitions — procedure for activation. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Civil air patrol" , the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force established by the United States Congress in 36 U.S.C. Section 40301, et seq. and 10 U.S.C. Section 9441, et seq. Civil air patrol missions include search and rescue, disaster relief, and aerial reconnaissance; (2) "Office of air search and rescue" , as established by section 41.960 , within military division of the executive department, office of adjutant general, the wing commander of Missouri wing, civil air patrol; Missouri wing emergency service personnel; and others as necessary for duties assigned to the office. 2. The civil air patrol may be used to support National Guard missions in support of civil authorities or in support of noncombatant National Guard missions, and to support state agencies under memorandums of understanding (MOU) or agreements established between the agencies and the civil air patrol. 3. Requests for activation or support of the civil air patrol shall be made to the commander of the Missouri wing of the civil air patrol. Missions shall be in accordance with laws and regulations applicable to the United States Air Force and the civil air patrol. Prior to activation of the civil air patrol, the adjutant general or the Missouri civil air patrol wing commander shall apply to the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, the Air Force National Security Emergency Preparedness Agency, or the civil air patrol national operations center for federal mission status and funding. 4. If an operation or mission of the civil air patrol is granted funded federal mission status and assigned an accompanying federal mission number, the following shall apply: (1) The operation or mission shall be funded by the federal government; (2) When training or operating under a federal mission number, the members of the civil air patrol shall be considered federal employees for the purposes of tort claims and workers' compensation arising from the performance of the mission or any actions incident to the performance of the mission. 5. If an operation or mission of the civil air patrol is not granted federal mission status and is not assigned an accompanying federal mission number, the following shall apply: (1) Except for missions and operations supporting the department of public safety or the office of adjutant general, all requests for activation and authorization for any mission or operation of the civil air patrol on behalf of state agencies shall first be approved by the department director of the requesting agency, the adjutant general and the commissioner of administration; (2) Operations and administration of the civil air patrol relating to missions within the state and for state agencies not qualifying for funded federal mission status shall be funded by the state from moneys appropriated to the requesting state agency for that purpose; (3) When performing a mission within the state and for state agencies that do not qualify for funded federal mission status, members of the civil air patrol shall be considered state employees for purposes of the state legal expense fund as provided under section 105.711 and for purposes of workers' compensation coverage, as provided under section 105.810 ; (4) The procedures in this section apply to any civil air patrol personnel and aircraft from any state that are flying or otherwise supporting missions for Missouri state agencies; (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, emergency operations or missions as determined by the commander of the Missouri wing of the civil air patrol and approved by the adjutant general may be conducted pending funding authorization for federal, state, or other sources. (L. 2007 H.B. 619 & 118)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.1000 Civil air patrol, members who are state employees, leave to be granted - ...

41.1000. Civil air patrol, members who are state employees, leave to be granted — members generally, not subject to discharge from employment due to membership. — 1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any employee of the state of Missouri who is or may become a member of the civil air patrol and has qualified for a civil air patrol emergency service specialty rating or who is certified to fly counter narcotics missions except members of the Missouri National Guard may be granted leave of absence from their respective duties, without loss of time, pay, regular leave, impairment of efficiency rating or of any other rights or benefits to which such person would otherwise be entitled, for periods during which such person is engaged in the performance of civil air patrol emergency service duty or counter narcotics missions. Leave for such service shall be for not more than fifteen working days in any state fiscal year, or without regard to length of time when responding to a state or nationally declared emergency or disaster in the state of Missouri. The employee shall be released from work upon request from the Missouri wing commander or the wing commander's designated representative. The appointing authority shall compensate an employee granted leave pursuant to this section at the employee's regular rate of pay for regular work hours during which the employee is absent from the employee's regular place of employment for the state of Missouri. Any leave granted pursuant to this section shall not affect the employee's leave status. 2. Before any payment of salary is made covering the period of the leave the employee shall file with the appointing authority or supervising agency evidence that such employee participated in emergency services duty or a counter narcotics mission from the wing commander, or the wing commander's designated representative. In addition to the evidence required by this subsection, such employee shall provide to the employee's immediate supervisor a Drug Enforcement Agency/Civil Air Patrol (DEA/CAP) mission number. 3. No member of the civil air patrol shall be discharged from employment because of being a member of the civil air patrol or holding a civil air patrol emergency services specialty rating, nor otherwise discriminated against or dissuaded from joining or continuing such person's service in the civil air patrol by threat or injury to such person in respect to such person's employment. 4. Any employee of an employer with fifty or more employees who is or may become a member of the civil air patrol and has qualified for a civil air patrol emergency service specialty or who is certified to fly counter narcotics missions shall be granted a leave of absence from their respective duties, without loss of time, regular leave, or of any other rights or benefits to which the employee would otherwise be entitled, for periods during which the employee is engaged in the performance of civil air patrol emergency service duty or counter narcotics missions. Leave for such service shall be for no more than fifteen working days in any calendar year, or without regard to the length of time when responding to a state or nationally declared emergency in the state of Missouri. The employer shall not be obligated to pay a salary to the employee during this leave of absence. The employer shall have the right to request that the employee be exempted from responding to a specific mission and the Missouri wing commander shall honor such request. 5. The attorney general shall enforce the rights contained in this section for members of the civil air patrol. (L. 1996 H.B. 1131 § 1, A.L. 1997 S.B. 261, A.L. 2011 S.B. 36) Effective 7-01-11

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.1005 State employee leave for Coast Guard duty, when limitations - salary, leave ...

41.1005. State employee leave for Coast Guard duty, when limitations — salary, leave benefit — attorney general to enforce. — 1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any employee of the state of Missouri who is or may become a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary may be granted leave of absence from their respective duties, without loss of time, pay, regular leave, impairment of efficiency rating or of any other rights or benefits to which such person would otherwise be entitled, for periods during which such person is engaged in the performance of the United States Coast Guard or United States Coast Guard Auxiliary duties, including travel related to such duties, when authorized by the appropriate United States Coast Guard order issuing authority or such person's designated representative. Leave for such service shall be for not more than fifteen working days in any state fiscal year, or without regard to length of time when responding to a state or nationally declared emergency or disaster in the state of Missouri or upon any navigable waterway within or adjacent to the state of Missouri. The employee shall be released from work upon request from the member's appropriate United States Coast Guard authority or such member's designated representative. The state of Missouri or the employee's appointing authority thereof shall compensate an employee granted leave under this section at the employee's regular rate of pay for regular work hours during which the employee is absent from the employee's regular place of employment for the state of Missouri. Any leave granted under this section shall not affect the employee's leave status. 2. Before any payment of salary is made covering the period of the leave, the employee shall file with the appointing authority or supervising agency evidence that such employee participated in emergency services duty or other United States Coast Guard or United States Coast Guard Auxiliary duties from the appropriate Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary authority. 3. No member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary shall be discharged from employment because of being a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary or holding any office, position, or appointment under the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, nor otherwise discriminated against or dissuaded from joining or continuing such person's service in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary by threat or injury to such person in respect to such person's employment, or of any other rights or benefits to which the employee would otherwise be entitled. 4. Any employee of an employer with fifty or more employees who is or may become a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary shall be granted a leave of absence from their respective duties, without loss of time, regular leave, or of any other rights or benefits to which the employee would otherwise be entitled, for periods during which the employee is engaged in the performance of United States Coast Guard or United States Coast Guard Auxiliary duties, including travel related to such duties, when authorized by the Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX) or other appropriate United States Coast Guard authority. Leave for such service shall be for no more than fifteen working days in any calendar year, or without regard to the length of time when responding to a state or nationally declared emergency in the state of Missouri or upon any navigable waterway within or adjacent to the state of Missouri. The employer shall not be obligated to pay a salary to the employee during this leave of absence. The employer shall have the right to request that the employee be exempted from responding to a specific mission and the member's supervising Director of Auxiliary or other appropriate United States Coast Guard or United States Coast Guard Auxiliary authority shall honor such request. 5. The attorney general shall enforce the rights contained in this section for members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. (L. 2012 H.B. 1315 )

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.1010 Missouri military preparedness and enhancement commission established, ...

41.1010. Missouri military preparedness and enhancement commission established, purpose, members, duties. — 1. There is hereby established the "Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission". The commission shall have as its purpose the design and implementation of measures intended to protect, retain, and enhance the present and future mission capabilities at the military posts or bases within the state. The commission shall consist of eleven members: (1) Seven members to be appointed by the governor; (2) Two members of the house of representatives, one appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, and one appointed by the minority floor leader; (3) Two members of the senate, one appointed by the president pro tempore, and one appointed by the minority floor leader; (4) The director of the department of economic development or the director's designee, ex officio; (5) The chairman of the Missouri veterans' commission or the chairman's designee, ex officio. No more than four of the seven members appointed by the governor shall be of the same political party. To be eligible for appointment by the governor, a person shall have demonstrated experience in economic development, the defense industry, military installation operation, environmental issues, finance, local government, or the use of air space for future military missions. Appointed members of the commission shall serve three-year terms, except that of the initial appointments made by the governor, two shall be for one-year terms, two shall be for two-year terms, and one shall be for a three-year term. No appointed member of the commission shall serve more than six years total. A vacancy occurs if a legislative member leaves office for any reason. Any vacancy on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. 2. Members of the commission shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of the member's official duties. 3. A chair of the commission shall be selected by the members of the commission. 4. The commission shall meet at least quarterly and at such other times as the chair deems necessary. 5. The commission shall be funded by an appropriation limited to that purpose. Any expenditure constituting more than ten percent of the commission's annual appropriation shall be based on a competitive bid process. 6. The commission shall: (1) Advise the governor and the general assembly on military issues and economic and industrial development related to military issues; (2) Make recommendations regarding: (a) Developing policies and plans to support the long-term viability and prosperity of the military, active and retiree, and civilian military employees, in this state, including promoting strategic regional alliances that may extend over state lines; (b) Developing methods to improve private and public employment opportunities for former members of the military and their families residing in this state; and (c) Developing methods to assist defense-dependent communities in the design and execution of programs that enhance a community's relationship with military installations and defense-related businesses; (3) Provide information to communities, the general assembly, the state's congressional delegation, and state agencies regarding federal actions affecting military installations and missions; (4) Serve as a clearinghouse for: (a) Defense economic adjustment and transition information and activities; and (b) Information concerning the following: a. Issues related to the operating costs, missions, and strategic value of federal military installations located in the state; b. Employment issues for communities that depend on defense bases and in defense-related businesses; and c. Defense strategies and incentive programs that other states are using to maintain, expand, and attract new defense contractors; (5) Provide assistance to communities that have experienced a defense-related closure or realignment; (6) Assist communities in the design and execution of programs that enhance a community's relationship with military installations and defense-related businesses, including regional alliances that may extend over state lines; (7) Assist communities in the retention and recruiting of defense-related businesses, including fostering strategic regional alliances that may extend over state lines; (8) Prepare a biennial strategic plan that: (a) Fosters the enhancement of military value of the contributions of Missouri military installations to national defense strategies; (b) Considers all current and anticipated base realignment and closure criteria; and (c) Develops strategies to protect the state's existing military missions and positions the state to be competitive for new and expanded military missions; (9) Encourage economic development in this state by fostering the development of industries related to defense affairs. 7. The commission shall evaluate and approve or reject, as it deems necessary, all applications presented to it for grants of funding through the department of economic development's Missouri military community reinvestment grant program, as authorized in section 620.3300 . The commission shall develop procedures with the department of economic development that will govern its consideration of all applications. 8. The commission shall prepare and present an annual report to the governor and the general assembly by December thirty-first of each year. 9. The department of economic development shall furnish administrative support and staff for the effective operation of the commission. (L. 2005 H.B. 348 merged with S.B. 252, A.L. 2008 H.B. 1678, A.L. 2018 S.B. 573 merged with S.B. 843)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.1012 Office of military advocate established, purpose - advocate appointment - ...

41.1012. Office of military advocate established, purpose — advocate appointment — department to provide administrative support. — 1. There is hereby established in the Missouri department of economic development the "Office of Military Advocate", for the purpose of advocating for the military services and military bases in Missouri, creating a long-term plan on military sustainability, and helping to fulfill the statutory mission of the Missouri military preparedness and enhancement commission. The military advocate shall report directly to the director of the department of economic development and will provide support and coordination to the Missouri military preparedness and enhancement commission. 2. The office shall be administered by the military advocate who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The military advocate shall hold office for a term of six years and shall continue to hold the office until a successor has been duly appointed. The department of economic development shall provide administrative support and staff as deemed necessary to assist the military advocate and to fulfill the statutory mission of the Missouri military preparedness and enhancement commission. (L. 2015 H.B. 1070)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.1015 Citation of law.

41.1015. Citation of law. — Sections 41.1015 to 41.1018 shall be known and may be cited as the "Cybersecurity Mission Act". (L. 2026 H.B. 2593)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.1016 Definitions.

41.1016. Definitions. — As used in sections 41.1015 to 41.1018 , the following terms mean: (1) "Critical infrastructure facility" , the same meaning as such term is defined in section 569.086 ; (2) "Cyber-attack prevention" , proactive measures and strategies implemented to identify, reduce, and eliminate vulnerabilities in information systems, including, but not limited to, risk assessments, employee training, system updates, firewalls, encryption, and access controls, with the goal of preventing unauthorized access or malicious activities; (3) "Cyber-attack response" , actions taken during and immediately following a cybersecurity incident or cyber attack to contain, mitigate, and remediate the effects of the incident, including, but not limited to, incident reporting, forensic analysis, system isolation, and communication with affected parties; (4) "Cyber-attack support" , assistance provided to parties or entities affected by a cybersecurity incident, including, but not limited to, technical aid, recovery of data and systems, mitigation efforts, and guidance on improving future cybersecurity measures; (5) "Cybersecurity" , the practice of protecting networks, systems, devices, data, and information from unauthorized access, disruption, destruction, or theft, through the implementation of policies, procedures, technologies, and practices designed to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, reliability, and availability of the networks, systems, devices, data, and information; (6) "Governing body" , the same meaning as such term is defined in section 67.750 ; (7) "Law enforcement agency" , the same meaning as such term is defined in section 590.1040 ; (8) "Political subdivision" , the same meaning as such term is defined in section 67.750 ; (9) "Public college and university" , the same meaning as the term public colleges and universities is defined in section 173.355 ; (10) "Utility company" , the same meaning as such term is defined in section 393.550 . (L. 2026 H.B. 2593)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.1017 Cybersecurity and cyber attacks, agreements to render aid - expenses - fund ...

41.1017. Cybersecurity and cyber attacks, agreements to render aid — expenses — fund created, use of moneys. — 1. Upon the request of the director of the department of public safety or his or her designee, the Missouri National Guard may enter into agreements with a party or parties, pertaining to rendering aid related to cybersecurity, cyber-attack prevention, cyber-attack response, and cyber-attack support activities for this state or for a political subdivision, governing body, public college and university, law enforcement agency, utility company, and critical infrastructure facility of this state, but under no circumstances shall the Missouri National Guard violate the civil liberties or constitutional rights of any United States citizen or access, modify, scan, control, or view content contained within any civilian-owned system, device, telephone, computer, communications, or network without the consent of the owner explicitly and conspicuously given to the Missouri National Guard. 2. The adjutant general may activate members of the Missouri National Guard, on state orders, to carry out the rendering of aid covered under subsection 1 of this section. 3. The adjutant general may charge and may receive reimbursement for expenses incurred by the Missouri National Guard, related to rendering aid pursuant to subsection 1 of this section. The adjutant general shall determine when activating members of the Missouri National Guard, on state orders, whether expenses related to rendering aid pursuant to subsection 1 of this section shall be collected through reimbursement or charge prior to the time the services are rendered. If expenses are collected by charge prior to the time the services are rendered and the amount of such expense cannot be readily determined, then the adjutant general shall receive, from the requesting party, a deposit based upon the likely amount of such expense, and the balance of such expense shall be payable immediately upon ascertainment of the proper amount of said expense. 4. There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Missouri National Guard Cybersecurity Revolving Fund", which shall consist of: (1) Moneys appropriated by the general assembly; (2) Moneys received as a charge for expenses incurred by the Missouri National Guard, related to rendering aid pursuant to subsection 1 of this section; and (3) Moneys received as reimbursement for expenses incurred by the Missouri National Guard, related to rendering aid pursuant to subsection 1 of this section. The Missouri National Guard cybersecurity revolving fund shall be administered by the adjutant general. The state treasurer shall be custodian of the Missouri National Guard cybersecurity revolving fund. In accordance with sections 30.170 and 30.180 , the state treasurer may approve disbursements. The Missouri National Guard cybersecurity revolving fund shall be a dedicated fund and moneys in the fund shall be used solely by the adjutant general for the purpose of rendering aid pursuant to subsection 1 of this section. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, moneys remaining in the Missouri National Guard cybersecurity revolving fund at the end of any biennium shall not revert to the credit of the general revenue fund. The state treasurer shall invest moneys in the Missouri National Guard cybersecurity revolving fund in the same manner as other funds are invested. Any interest and moneys earned on such investments shall be credited to the Missouri National Guard cybersecurity revolving fund. (L. 2026 H.B. 2593)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.1018 Rulemaking authority.

41.1018. Rulemaking authority. — The adjutant general shall administer the provisions of sections 41.1015 to 41.1018 , and may adopt all rules and regulations necessary to administer the provisions of sections 41.1015 to 41.1018 . Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in sections 41.1015 to 41.1018 shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . Sections 41.1015 to 41.1018 and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2026, shall be invalid and void. (L. 2026 H.B. 2593)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.1030 MO GIVES program - definitions - state active duty orders, requirements - ...

41.1030. MO GIVES program — definitions — state active duty orders, requirements — eligibility — fund created, use of moneys — rules. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Department" , the Missouri department of the National Guard; (2) "Living donation period" , the time covering all phases of the living donor process deemed medically necessary for a successful living donation including, but not limited to, the testing, surgical, and recovery phases; (3) "Program" , the Missouri guaranteed inclusive voluntary exceptional service (MO GIVES) program established in subsection 2 of this section; (4) "Qualified member" , a member of the department who is in good standing, who is actively participating in a living organ donation process, who is in a traditional drilling status (M-Day), and who is not serving on federal active duty orders under Title 10 or Title 32 of the United States Code. 2. The department shall establish a program known as the "Missouri Guaranteed Inclusive Voluntary Exceptional Service Program" or "MO GIVES". The program shall, subject to funding, provide state active duty orders for qualified members during the living donation period. Such orders shall: (1) Not exceed forty-five days, unless a medical extension is deemed necessary by the primary surgical team; and (2) Issue compensation as provided in section 41.430 . Such compensation shall be provided through state active duty orders and shall be in addition to, and not in lieu thereof, any accrued federal military leave, federal civilian leave, or private employer-provided annual or medical leave, none of which shall be required to be exhausted to qualify for the program. 3. Any qualified member may apply to participate in the program. (1) Applications shall specify the type of donation to be made and whether the donation is directed to a specific individual, nondirected, or paired. The qualified member shall agree to undergo the procurement operation only at a transplant center with status as a member in good standing with the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network. (2) The department may approve an application and issue the corresponding orders only if the qualified member meets all eligibility requirements set and sufficient funds are available in the MO GIVES fund created under subsection 4 of this section. (3) The following individuals are not eligible for participation in the program: (a) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) personnel serving on full-time federal orders; (b) Federal technicians under Title 5 and Title 32 of the United States Code; and (c) Any member who is also a federal employee and whose participation in the program would result in a violation of federal dual compensation statutes under 5 U.S.C. Section 5533. 4. There is hereby created in the state treasury the "MO GIVES Fund", which shall consist of moneys appropriated to it by the general assembly and any gifts, contributions, grants, or bequests received from federal, private, or other sources. The state treasurer shall be custodian of the fund. In accordance with sections 30.170 and 30.180 , the state treasurer may approve disbursements. The fund shall be a dedicated fund and, upon appropriation, moneys in this fund shall be used solely to provide benefits under the program established in this section. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, any moneys remaining in the fund at the end of the biennium shall not revert to the credit of the general revenue fund. The state treasurer shall invest moneys in the fund in the same manner as other funds are invested. Any interest and moneys earned on such investments shall be credited to the fund. 5. The department may promulgate all necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010 , that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028 . This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date, or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2026, shall be invalid and void. (L. 2026 H.B. 2593)

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