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RSMo 535.012effective 28 Aug 2024

Eviction proceedings, moratorium prohibited, when

In plain English

Local governments like cities and counties cannot stop or pause eviction court cases unless the state government passes a law that specifically allows them to do so.

Word-for-word law

535.012. , prohibited, when. — No county, , or other shall impose or a moratorium on eviction proceedings unless specifically by state law.

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Source & history notes

(L. 2024 H.B. 2062 merged with S.B. 895 § 67.137)

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