MO HB1367

Department investigators licensed as peace officers by the Director of Public Safety are deemed peace officers in Missouri while enforcing provisions of Chapter 301 and related fees, licenses, or taxes, excluding taxes under Chapters 143, 144, or 147.

Arrest powers for department investigators are limited to offenses involving fees, licenses, taxes (excluding Chapters 143, 144, 147), or situations of imminent danger to the investigator or another person.

Department may refuse to issue or renew licenses and may file complaints with the administrative hearing commission against license holders for various causes including prior revocations, criminal convictions within 10 years, fraud, misrepresentation, or violations of applicable laws and regulations.

Upon suspension or revocation of a license, the director may direct law enforcement officers to recover distinctive license plates and other items from the licensee, with failure to surrender them constituting a Class A misdemeanor.

Director may immediately suspend or revoke licenses presenting clear and present danger to public welfare, including expiration of surety bonds, failure to maintain a business location, criminal convictions, or three or more established violations, with hearings before the director and written orders issued within 20 business days.