Effective - 28 Aug 1986
390.011. Purpose of law — how construed. — It is hereby declared that the legislation contained in this chapter is enacted for the following purposes:
(1) To promote safe, adequate, economical and efficient transportation;
(2) To promote the most productive use of equipment and energy resources; and
(3) To conserve the interests and convenience of the public. No right, privilege, or permit granted or obtained under or by virtue of the provisions of this chapter shall ever be construed as a vested right, privilege, or permit; and the general assembly retains full legislative power over, concerning and pertaining to the subject or subjects legislated upon in this chapter and the power and right to alter, amend or repeal any provision of this chapter at its pleasure.
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(RSMo 1939 § 5736, A.L. 1951 p. 547 § 390.010, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1428)
Prior revision: 1929 § 5281
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXV - Incorporation and Regulation of Certain Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 390 - Motor Carriers and Express Companies
Section 390.011 - Purpose of law — how construed.
Section 390.020 - Definitions.
Section 390.030 - Vehicles exempted — discrimination prohibited, when.
Section 390.081 - Temporary permit, issued when.
Section 390.101 - Common carrier may discontinue service, when.
Section 390.106 - Certificate or permit may be revoked, altered or amended, when.
Section 390.126 - Liability insurance required — powers of municipality.
Section 390.138 - Duplicate license issued, when — license cancelled when mutilated, procedure.
Section 390.151 - Law not to interfere with police control of use of highways.
Section 390.161 - Penalties cumulative.
Section 390.171 - Violation of law or rule a misdemeanor.
Section 390.176 - Fines for violations — what deemed separate offense — how construed.
Section 390.201 - Enforcement of federal regulations, authority to enforce.
Section 390.250 - Definitions.
Section 390.270 - Property carrier registration required, when.
Section 390.320 - Orders and decisions of division, effect.
Section 390.350 - Training of division personnel — rulemaking authority.