Mo. Rev. Stat. § 43.220
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43.220 No authority to exceed duties authorized in this chapter.
Official statutory text
43.220. No authority to exceed duties authorized in this chapter. — Neither the governor nor the superintendent shall have any power, right or authority to command, order or direct any member of the patrol to perform any duty or service not authorized under state statute.
(RSMo 1939 § 8363, A.L. 2007 H.B. 41)
(RSMo 1939 § 8363, A.L. 2007 H.B. 41)
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