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MO SB508
Bill
Status
1/4/2012
Primary Sponsor
Robin Wright-Jones
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 70.441, RSMo, establishing regulations for the Bi-State Development Agency's transit system operations and passenger conduct.
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Defines prohibited conduct on agency conveyances and facilities, including fare evasion, unauthorized use of tokens or passes, weapons possession, smoking, littering, and operating vehicles carelessly.
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Establishes misdemeanor penalties for violations: fines of $25-$250 for first offense, $50-$500 for second or subsequent offenses, with possible imprisonment up to 30 days for first offense and up to 60 days for repeat offenses.
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Requires persons convicted of failing to pay proper fares to reimburse the agency $50 for enforcement, investigation, and prosecution costs, in addition to unpaid fares and any imposed fines or sentences.
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Authorizes the agency to remove stalled, disabled, or abandoned vehicles from its property at the owner's risk and expense after 72 hours of abandonment.
Legislative Description
Requires persons convicted of failing to pay a fare for the use of Bi-State Development Agency facilities to reimburse the reasonable costs attributable to the enforcement, investigation and prosecution of such offense to the agency
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
3/19/2012