Missouri Revisor of Statutes - Revised Statutes of Missouri, RSMo Chapter 447

Title XXIX OWNERSHIP AND CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY

Chapter 447 Lost and Unclaimed Property ✹⚿

447.030	Appraiser's list, where filed — publication. (1/2/1979)
447.020	Appointment of appraisers by circuit judge. (1/2/1979)
447.040	Procedure if no owner appears, when. (8/28/2003)
447.040	Procedure if no owner appears, when. (8/28/2003)
447.050	Restoration of property, when — owner may sue, when. (8/28/1939)
447.070	Goods retained until payment of charges. (8/28/1939)
447.080	Sale of unclaimed property. (8/28/1939)
447.090	Unclaimed proceeds. (8/28/1939)
447.100	Carrier's responsibility ceases, when. (8/28/1939)
447.110	Sale of property upon which advances are made, when. (8/28/1939)
447.517	Utilities, funds held or owing presumed abandoned, when. (8/28/1998)
447.505	Property held or owing by banking, financial organization or business presumed abandoned, when — exception. (8/28/1998)
447.506	Imposition of charges including prepayment penalties on certificates of deposit, requirements — not to affect unclaimed property. (8/28/1998)
447.506	Imposition of charges including prepayment penalties on certificates of deposit, requirements — not to affect unclaimed property. (8/28/1998)
447.510	Unclaimed funds held and owing by insurance company presumed abandoned, when — unclaimed funds defined — distribution of abandoned property, when. (8/28/2003)
447.517	Utilities, funds held or owing presumed abandoned, when. (8/28/1998)
447.520	Stock, certificates and ownership — dividend profit — distribution or interest payment, held or owing by business association presumed abandoned, when. (8/28/1998)
447.530	Fiduciary holding intangible personal property for benefit of another presumed abandoned, when, exception. (8/28/1998)
447.530	Fiduciary holding intangible personal property for benefit of another presumed abandoned, when, exception. (8/28/1998)
447.532	Courts — public corporations — public authority — officers — political subdivisions holding intangible personal property for another presumed abandoned, when. (6/19/2002)
447.533	Interest, dividends or their earnings deemed unclaimed property, when. (8/28/1998)
447.534	United States savings bonds deemed abandoned, when — proceeds to escheat to the state, when — filing of a claim, procedure. (7/8/2014)
447.535	All other intangible property presumed abandoned, when — ongoing business relationships, certain items not presumed abandoned, when. (8/28/2014)
447.536	Abandonment period, effective when — exception for payroll checks. (8/28/2014)
447.537	Owner of property in another state and holder subject to that state's jurisdiction, effect. (7/1/1994)
447.539	Report to treasurer on property presumed abandoned — content — filed, when — extension of filing time — location of owner, duties — penalty — assessment, reconsideration, interest — waiver — determination of amounts, estimation. (8/28/1998)
447.540	Charitable, fraternal and other federally tax-exempt entities to report and remit unclaimed property. (8/28/1998)
447.541	Notices required — publication form, content — mailed notice, requirements, content, exception — treasurer's duty. (8/28/1998)
447.543	Delivery of property to treasurer, when — retention of approved costs — errors of presumption, procedure — abandoned fund account established — payment of claims — records subject to public inspection, exception. (8/28/1998)
447.547	Law of abandoned property not applicable, when. (8/28/2014)
447.561	Destruction or disposal of property by treasurer if of no value — no liability for state or holder. (7/1/1994)
447.548	Reportable periods, no enforcement after three years, when — fraudulent report, enforcement for six years. (8/28/2014)
447.549	Statute of limitations not a defense for governmental agencies in proceedings by treasurer to recover unclaimed property. (7/1/1994)
447.558	Sale of property, when — publication of notice — purchaser's title — proceeds, deposit. (8/28/1998)
447.559	Historical review of items by state historical society, when — fee, how determined. (8/28/2013)
447.560	Record of property, content — retained for public inspection — information not public record, when — public record, when — penalty for disclosure — military medals, procedure — United States savings bonds, procedure. (7/8/2014)
447.560	Record of property, content — retained for public inspection — information not public record, when — public record, when — penalty for disclosure — military medals, procedure — United States savings bonds, procedure. (7/8/2014)
447.562	Claim to be filed for property delivered to the state, form, procedure, penalty — claims paid by holder, reimbursed by treasurer, when, exception. (8/28/2018)
447.565	Hearing on claims by treasurer — payment of claim, amount, no charges authorized — interest — treasurer discharged from liability — claimant accountable to person with superior right. (8/28/1998)
447.569	Appeal of treasurer's decision or failure to act, when — report filed, deemed contested case. (8/28/2014)
447.572	Examination of records by treasurer and persons authorized, when. (8/28/1998)
447.575	Enforcing delivery, court action. (7/1/1994)
447.579	Rules authorized. (7/1/1994)
447.577	Reports — payment or delivery of property, failure to make — false statements in report — penalties. (8/28/1998)
447.581	Agreements to locate or reveal whereabouts of property, requirements for validity — agreements to pay or assist in recovery of property, requirements for enforceability — registration of recovery representative, requirements — suspension of registration, hearing, disclosure of information — penalty for violations — treasurer may withhold payment, when. (8/28/2018)
447.583	Reciprocal agreements with other states — attorney general's duties, when. (7/1/1994)
447.584	Agreements — property held by business entities in other states or governmental entities — treasurer, duties — fees. (7/8/2014)
447.624	Proceeding, where commenced, procedure. (8/28/1993)
447.587	Safe deposit box contents that become unclaimed property — right to fees, charges and authority to enforce possessory liens. (7/1/1994)
447.587	Safe deposit box contents that become unclaimed property — right to fees, charges and authority to enforce possessory liens. (7/1/1994)
	ACTION FOR TEMPORARY POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR REHABILITATION
447.620	Definitions. (8/28/2005)
447.622	Petition, requirements. (8/28/2005)
447.625	Procedures in home rule cities. (8/28/2005)
447.624	Proceeding, where commenced, procedure. (8/28/1993)
447.626	Expeditious treatment. (8/28/1993)
447.628	Notice of pendency of suit, effect. (8/28/1993)
447.630	Hearing, plan of rehabilitation. (8/28/1993)
447.632	Grant of petition, requirements. (8/28/2002)
447.632	Grant of petition, requirements. (8/28/2002)
447.638	Restoration of possession, compensation. (8/28/2002)
447.640	Quitclaim judicial deed may be granted, conditions, effect. (8/28/2005)
	ABANDONED PROPERTY, REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
	Tax Credit Accountability Act of 2004, additional requirements, 135.800 to 135.830
447.700	Definitions. (8/28/2001)
447.640	Quitclaim judicial deed may be granted, conditions, effect. (8/28/2005)
447.701	Eligible projects, director's duties — owner to repay, when. (8/28/1998)
447.702	Department loans to eligible projects, guidelines, conditions. (8/28/1998)
447.704	Loan guarantees, guidelines, conditions — private lender immune from liability, when. (8/28/1998)
447.706	Grants, guidelines, conditions. (8/28/1998)
447.706	Grants, guidelines, conditions. (8/28/1998)
447.710	Property reuse revolving fund — lapse into general revenue prohibited — investment of fund. (12/23/1997)
447.710	Property reuse revolving fund — lapse into general revenue prohibited — investment of fund. (12/23/1997)
447.714	Hazardous substances on property, duties of purchaser — department of natural resources, duties. (8/28/1995)
447.716	Failure of purchaser to perform, sanctions. (8/28/1995)
447.718	Rulemaking authority, procedure. (8/28/1995)

- Cross References
	Cemeteries, burial sites, abandoned, reversion to cemeteries, when, 214.209
	Escheats, deemed unclaimed property when, Chap. 470
	Mobile homes abandoned on rented real property, rights of property owner and lienholder to get possession and title, 700.525 to 700.541
	Museum property law to supersede abandoned and unclaimed property law, 184.122
	Sheriff or highway patrolman may order removal of vehicle abandoned on highway right-of-way, 304.155
	Warehousemen's liens on property left in storage, 400.7-209, 400.7-210

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