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MO HB612
Bill
Status
2/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Donna Lichtenegger
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces sections 44.080 and 49.266 of Missouri Revised Statutes relating to disaster management and county regulations.
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Authorizes political subdivisions to adopt orders, ordinances, or resolutions with penalties during actual or impending natural or man-made disasters of major proportions when safety and welfare of inhabitants are jeopardized.
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Permits issuance of burn ban orders with penalties specified in section 44.130, with violations classified as infractions unless otherwise specified in the regulation.
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Extends emergency management regulation authority to all counties (not just first, second, or fourth classification) to establish reasonable regulations during disaster situations, with monetary fines established by county commission.
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Excludes state agencies responsible for fire management or suppression activities from penalties under these disaster-related ordinances.
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Declares the act an emergency measure effective immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Authorizes any municipality or fire protection district to adopt orders or ordinances relating to a natural or man-made disaster if the safety and welfare of the residents are jeopardized
Last Action
Referred: Local Government(H)
4/4/2013