Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 10

Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 10
in effect

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.010 Official state bird.

10.010. Official state bird. — The native "bluebird" ( Sialia Sialis ) is selected for and shall be known as the official bird of the state of Missouri. (RSMo 1939 § 15439, RSMo 1949 § 10.070, A.L. 1957 p. 726) Prior revision: 1929 § 14314

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.012 Bobwhite quail, official state game bird.

10.012. Bobwhite quail, official state game bird. — The "bobwhite quail" ( Colinus virginianus ) is selected for and shall be known as the official game bird of the state of Missouri. (L. 2007 H.B. 576)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.020 Flag, official - design of - original design - where kept.

10.020. Flag, official — design of — original design — where kept. — The official flag of the state of Missouri is rectangular in shape and its vertical width is to the horizontal length as seven is to twelve. It has one red, one white and one blue horizontal stripe of equal width; the red is at the top and the blue at the bottom. In the center of the flag there is a band of blue in the form of a circle enclosing the coat of arms in the colors as established by law on a white ground. The width of the blue band is one-fourteenth of the vertical width of the flag and the diameter of the circle is one-third of the horizontal length of the flag. In the blue band there are set at equal distances from each other twenty-four five-pointed stars. The original copy of the design shall be kept in the office of the secretary of state. The flag shall conform to the design set out on page xxii . (RSMo 1939 § 15438, RSMo 1949 § 10.080, A.L. 1957 p. 726) Prior revisions: 1929 § 14313; 1919 § 11609 CROSS REFERENCE: Flag desecration, penalty, 578.095

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.030 State floral emblem.

10.030. State floral emblem. — The hawthorn, the blossom of the tree commonly called the "red haw" or "wild haw" and scientifically designated as crataegus , is declared to be the floral emblem of Missouri, and the state department of agriculture shall recognize it as such and encourage its cultivation on account of the beauty of its flower, fruit and foliage. (RSMo 1939 § 15440, RSMo 1949 § 10.090, A.L. 1957 p. 726) Prior revision: 1929 § 14315

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.040 State arboreal emblem.

10.040. State arboreal emblem. — The flowering dogwood scientifically designated as Cornus Florida L. is declared to be the arboreal emblem of Missouri and the state department of agriculture shall recognize it as the official state tree and encourage its cultivation on account of the beauty of its flower and foliage. (L. 1955 p. 769 § 1, A.L. 1957 p. 726)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.045 State lithologic emblem.

10.045. State lithologic emblem. — The rock "mozarkite" is the official rock and lithologic emblem of Missouri. (L. 1967 p. 93 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.047 State mineral.

10.047. State mineral. — The mineral "galena" is the official mineral of Missouri. (L. 1967 p. 93 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.050 State song.

10.050. State song. — The song "Missouri Waltz", arranged by Frederick Knight Logan from a melody by John Valentine Eppel, with lyrics by J. R. Shannon, is the official state song of Missouri. (L. 1949 p. 275 § 1, RSMo 1949 § 10.100, A.L. 1957 p. 726)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.060 Seal of state - device.

10.060. Seal of state — device. — The device for an armorial achievement for the state of Missouri is as follows: Arms, parted per pale, on the dexter side; gules, the white or grizzly bear of Missouri, passant guardant, proper on a chief engrailed; azure, a crescent argent; on the sinister side, argent, the arms of the United States, the whole within a band inscribed with the words "UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL". For the crest, over a helmet full-faced, grated with six bars; or, a cloud proper, from which ascends a star argent, and above it a constellation of twenty-three smaller stars, argent, on an azure field, surrounded by a cloud proper. Supporters on each side, a white or grizzly bear of Missouri, rampant, guardant proper, standing on a scroll, inscribed with the motto, " Salus populi suprema lex esto ", and under the scroll the numerical letters MDCCCXX. And the great seal of the state shall be so engraved as to present by its impression the device of the armorial achievement aforesaid, surrounded by a scroll inscribed with the words, "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI", in roman capitals, which seal shall be in a circular form and not more than two and a half inches in diameter. (RSMo 1939 § 15437, RSMo 1949 § 10.110, A.L. 1957 p. 726) Prior revisions: 1929 § 14312; 1919 § 11608; 1909 § 11180

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.070 State insect.

10.070. State insect. — The native "honey bee", scientifically designated as apis mellifera , is selected for and shall be known as the official insect of the state of Missouri. (L. 1985 H.B. 281 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.080 State musical instrument.

10.080. State musical instrument. — The fiddle is selected for and shall be known as the official musical instrument of the state of Missouri. (L. 1987 H.B. 630 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.090 State fossil.

10.090. State fossil. — The fossilized remains of Crinoidea , scientifically designated as Delocrinus Missouriensis , is declared to be the official state fossil of Missouri. (L. 1989 H.B. 515 § 1)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.095 State dinosaur.

10.095. State dinosaur. — The Parrosaurus missouriensis dinosaur is hereby selected for, and shall be known as, the official dinosaur of the state of Missouri. (L. 2004 H.B. 1209, A.L. 2022 H.B. House Bill 1738)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.100 State tree nut - black walnut.

10.100. State tree nut — black walnut. — The nut produced by the black walnut tree ( Juglans nigra ) known as the "Eastern Black Walnut", is selected for and shall be known as the official tree nut of the state of Missouri. (L. 1990 S.B. 749)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.105 Pawpaw tree designated as state fruit tree.

10.105. Pawpaw tree designated as state fruit tree. — The pawpaw tree ( asimina triloba ) is designated as the state fruit tree of Missouri. (L. 2019 H.B. 565 merged with S.B.210)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.110 Official animal.

10.110. Official animal. — The Missouri Mule, known for its strength, hardiness, intelligence and even temper, is selected for and shall be known as the official animal of the state of Missouri. (L. 1995 H.B. 84 & 98)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.112 Old Drum designated as the historical dog of Missouri.

10.112. Old Drum designated as the historical dog of Missouri. — The dog known as "Old Drum", whose death became the subject of an 1870 Missouri Supreme Court case and the delivery of a famous speech as the closing argument to the case known as the "Eulogy to Old Drum", is designated as the historical dog of the state of Missouri. (L. 2017 S.B. 376)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.113 Jim the Wonder Dog designated as Missouri's wonder dog.

10.113. Jim the Wonder Dog designated as Missouri's wonder dog. — The dog known as "Jim the Wonder Dog" is designated as Missouri's wonder dog. (L. 2017 S.B. 376)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.115 Official state exercise - jumping jacks.

10.115. Official state exercise — jumping jacks. — The exercise commonly known and referred to as "jumping jacks", which was invented by Missouri-born General John J. Pershing as a drill exercise for cadets when he was a tactical officer at West Point in the late 1800s, is selected for and shall be known as the official exercise of the state of Missouri. (L. 2014 H.B. 1603)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.120 State folk dance.

10.120. State folk dance. — 1. As used in this section, the term "square dance" means an American folk dance which is called, cued or prompted to the dancers and includes square, rounds, clogging, contra, line and heritage dances. 2. The dance commonly known and referred to as the "Square Dance" is selected for and shall be known as the "American Folk Dance of the State of Missouri". (L. 1995 H.B. 84 & 98)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.125 Crayfish, official state invertebrate.

10.125. Crayfish, official state invertebrate. — The crayfish, also called crawfish and crawdad, is selected for, and shall be known as, the official invertebrate of the state of Missouri. (L. 2007 H.B. 351)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.130 Paddlefish state aquatic animal.

10.130. Paddlefish state aquatic animal. — The paddlefish or spoonbill, scientifically designated as Polyodon spathula , is hereby selected for, and shall be known as, the official aquatic animal of the state of Missouri. (L. 1997 H.B. 700)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.135 Channel catfish state fish.

10.135. Channel catfish state fish. — The channel catfish, scientifically designated as Ictalurus punctatus , is hereby selected for, and shall be known as, the official fish of the state of Missouri. (L. 1997 H.B. 700)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.140 Missouri Fox Trotting Horse, official state horse.

10.140. Missouri Fox Trotting Horse, official state horse. — The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse is hereby selected for, and shall be known as, the official state horse of the state of Missouri. (L. 2002 H.B. 1141, et al. merged with H.B. 1988)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.141 Purple martin capital of the state, city of Adrian.

10.141. Purple martin capital of the state, city of Adrian. — The city of Adrian is declared to be and shall be known as the purple martin capital of the state of Missouri. (L. 2003 H.B. 463)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.150 Big bluestem, official state grass.

10.150. Big bluestem, official state grass. — The Missouri native grass ( Andropogon gerardii ) known as "Big Bluestem" is selected for, and shall be known as, the official grass of the state of Missouri. (L. 2007 H.B. 680)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.160 State grape.

10.160. State grape. — The Norton/Cynthiana grape, designated as Vitis aestivalis , is hereby selected for, and shall be known as, the official state grape of the state of Missouri. (L. 2003 S.B. 651)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.170 State amphibian - North American bullfrog.

10.170. State amphibian — North American bullfrog. — The North American Bullfrog, scientifically designated as Rana catesbeiana , is selected for and shall be known as the official amphibian of the state of Missouri. (L. 2005 H.B. 33)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.175 Three-toed box turtle, official state reptile.

10.175. Three-toed box turtle, official state reptile. — The three-toed box turtle, scientifically designated as Terrapene carolina triunguis , is selected for and shall be known as the official reptile of the state of Missouri. (L. 2007 H.B. 272)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.180 Ice cream cone, official dessert.

10.180. Ice cream cone, official dessert. — The ice cream cone is selected for and shall be known as the official dessert of the state of Missouri. (L. 2008 S.B. 991)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.185 Blue ribbon recognized as the official state symbol for child abuse prevention.

10.185. Blue ribbon recognized as the official state symbol for child abuse prevention. — The blue ribbon is hereby recognized as the official state symbol for child abuse prevention in the state of Missouri. (L. 2011 H.B. 749)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.190 Missouri "Show Me" tartan designated as official state tartan.

10.190. Missouri "Show Me" tartan designated as official state tartan. — The Missouri "Show Me" tartan is selected for and shall be known as the official tartan of the state of Missouri. The tartan colors of blue, brown, and silver are derived from the eastern bluebird, the Missouri mule and bear on the state flag, and the crescent moon, representing vigilance and justice, valor, purity, steadfastness, hope, and strength. The thread count for the official tartan is G6, DT4, G4, DT4, B4, DT4, B6, A6, R4, W4, G8, W4, R4, A6, B6, DT4, B4, DT4, G4, DT4, G6, DT4, G16, DT12, G16, A4, G16, DT12, G16, DT4, where A = Aegean Blue, R = Garnet, DB = Admiral, DT = Umber, G = Bottle Green, W = White. The thread count for the official dress version of the Show Me tartan is G6, DT4, G4, DT4, B4, DT4, B6, A6, R4, W4, G8, W4, R4, A6, B6, DT4, B4, DT4, G4, DT4, G6, DT4, G16, DT12, W16, A4, W16, DT12, G16, DT4. (L. 2019 H.B. 565 merged with S.B. 210)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.200 Hellbender salamander, snot otter, or lasagna lizard designated as official ...

10.200. Hellbender salamander, snot otter, or lasagna lizard designated as official state endangered species. — The Cryptobranchus alleganiensis , also known as the hellbender salamander, snot otter, or lasagna lizard, is selected for and shall be known as the official endangered species for the state of Missouri. (L. 2019 H.B. 565 merged with S.B. 210)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.225 St. Louis Blues, official state hockey team.

10.225. St. Louis Blues, official state hockey team. — The St. Louis Blues is selected for and shall be known as the official state hockey team of Missouri. (L. 2019 S.B. 210 § 1) Revisor's Note: The St. Louis Blues won the first Stanley Cup championship in the team's history by defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 of the Cup Final on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.230 Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial in Kansas City designated as the ...

10.230. Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial in Kansas City designated as the official Korean War Veterans Memorial. — The Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial located in Kansas City, Missouri, is selected for, and shall be known as, the official Korean War veterans memorial for the state of Missouri. (L. 2020 S.B. 656)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.237 Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at College of the Ozarks designated as ...

10.237. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at College of the Ozarks designated as an official Gold Star memorial monument. — The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at the College of the Ozarks campus in Point Lookout, Missouri, shall be known as an official Gold Star Memorial Monument for the state of Missouri. (L. 2020 S.B. 656)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.238 Gold Star Memorial monument and pavilion designated as an official Gold ...

10.238. Gold Star Memorial monument and pavilion designated as an official Gold Star memorial monument. — The Gold Star Memorial Monument and Pavilion at Jefferson Barracks Park in St. Louis County, Missouri, shall be known as an official Gold Star Memorial Monument for the state of Missouri. (L. 2020 S.B. 656)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.239 Gold Star Memorial Monument at Capitol designated as an official Gold Star ...

10.239. Gold Star Memorial Monument at Capitol designated as an official Gold Star memorial monument. — The Gold Star Memorial Monument at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, shall be known as an official Gold Star Memorial Monument for the state of Missouri. (L. 2020 S.B. 656)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.240 The Gateway Arch designated as the official state monument.

10.240. The Gateway Arch designated as the official state monument. — "The Gateway Arch" in St. Louis is hereby selected for and shall be known as the official state monument. (L. 2021 S.B. 72)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.245 Archery, official state sport.

10.245. Archery, official state sport. — Archery is selected for and shall be known as the official state sport. Archery was revolutionized by Missourian Holless Wilbur Allen in 1966 with his invention of the compound bow. Participation in the sport can span all ages, sizes, and abilities. (L. 2022 H.B. 1738)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.246 Hawken rifle, official state rifle.

10.246. Hawken rifle, official state rifle. — The Hawken rifle, a muzzle-loading rifle first manufactured in St. Louis and widely used by fur trappers, traders, and explorers in the early to mid-nineteenth century, is selected for and shall be known as the official state rifle of the state of Missouri. (L. 2023 S.B. 139)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.247 UFO Capitals of Missouri, city of Piedmont and county of Wayne.

10.247. UFO Capitals of Missouri, city of Piedmont and county of Wayne. — The city of Piedmont and the county of Wayne are hereby selected for and shall be known as the "UFO Capitals of Missouri". Hundreds of UFO sightings occurred in Piedmont and Wayne County, Missouri, between February and April 1973. These incidents were part of a large pattern of UFO sightings throughout the United States in 1973. (L. 2023 S.B. 139)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.250 City of Waverly, official apple capital.

10.250. City of Waverly, official apple capital. — The city of Waverly is selected for and shall be known as the official apple capital of the state of Missouri. (L. 2025 S.B. 348)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.251 City of Concordia, official patriotic mural city.

10.251. City of Concordia, official patriotic mural city. — The city of Concordia is selected for and shall be known as the official patriotic mural city of the state of Missouri. (L. 2025 S.B. 348)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.254 City of Branson, official live entertainment capital.

10.254. City of Branson, official live entertainment capital. — The city of Branson is selected for and shall be known as the official "Live Entertainment Capital" for the state of Missouri. (L. 2025 S.B. 348)

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 10.260 KSHE 95, official rock radio station.

10.260. KSHE 95, official rock radio station. — KSHE 94.7, also known as "KSHE 95", is selected for and shall be known as the official rock radio station of the state of Missouri. (L. 2025 S.B. 348)
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