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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. No motor vehicle shall be operated within the boundary of any land owned, leased or managed by the Missouri conservation commission except upon roads, thoroughfares or areas specifically designated for travel by the commission. Except as otherwise specifically posted by the commission, or established by other governmental authority, the speed limit within any land owned, leased or managed by the Missouri conservation commission shall be forty-five miles per hour.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, swimming, camping, shooting, fires, fireworks, use of firearms, digging, cutting or removal of vegetation, tree stands, horses, pets, cave exploring, entry on areas closed to public use, bicycling, the operation and parking of all land and water conveyances, trailers, and aircraft are permitted only where, when, and in the manner specifically authorized by the commission on all wildlife refuges, wildlife management areas, state forests, natural areas, lakes, fishing accesses and all land and waters owned, leased or managed by the commission. Upon providing reasonable prior notification to the commission, a public utility, rural electric cooperative or railroad may cut or remove vegetation from, and construct and maintain utility services on, easement areas granted by the commission and other areas covered pursuant to the terms of existing agreements. Reasonable prior notification shall take into account weather conditions and work schedules, and shall not be required for the restoration of essential utility services.
3. No person shall discard solid waste, garbage, refuse or other materials on any lands or waters described in this section. No person shall discard solid waste, garbage, refuse or other materials in a solid waste receptacle located on lands described in this section if the discarded materials were generated outside the boundaries of such lands.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XVI. Conservation, Resources and Development § 252.045. Motor vehicles, speed limit--areas designated for use of recreation activities and equipment--solid waste not to be discarded or brought on to land or water--entry by utilities permitted, when - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xvi-conservation-resources-and-development/mo-rev-st-252-045/
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