Missouri’s Zombie Laws
15 still printed, legally dead
These laws are still printed word-for-word in the Missouri statutes — but courts have ruled they can’t be enforced. They stay on the books until the legislature removes them. Each page shows the real law, the court case that struck it, and what it means, in plain English.
Fully unenforceable
Public policy, same sex marriages prohibited
RSMo 451.022 · Marriage
Desecration of flags
RSMo 578.095 · Other Offenses
Speculative accumulation of asphalt shingles prohibited
RSMo 407.1610 · Consumer Protection
Misrepresentation of brand of liquor unlawful, penalty
RSMo 311.360 · Alcohol
Wages defined
RSMo 288.036 · Unemployment
Benefits, how paid
RSMo 288.060 · Unemployment
Employer's contribution rate, how determined
RSMo 288.120 · Unemployment
If cash in fund exceeds certain amounts, contribution rate to decrease, amount
RSMo 288.122 · Unemployment
State liability for benefits limited, authority for application and repayment of federal advances
RSMo 288.330 · Unemployment
Unenforceable in certain situations
These still apply most of the time — but courts have carved out situations where they don’t.
If defendant be out of state before or departs after cause of action commences, when action may be commenced
RSMo 516.200 · Deadlines to Sue
Request for arbitration, when, how made
RSMo 290.350 · Work
Board members
RSMo 290.360 · Work
Appeals, defendant to furnish bond to stay execution
RSMo 535.110 · Eviction
Marriage license required, waiting period
RSMo 451.040 · Marriage
Restitution may be ordered, when
RSMo 559.105 · Probation & Parole