Missouri Revised Statutes Title XVII. Agriculture and Animals § 278.130. Soil and water supervisors--limitation of powers

(1) Have or exercise the right of eminent domain;

(2) Incur indebtedness beyond available funds;

(3) Issue bonds;

(4) Levy taxes;

(5) Make or levy benefit assessments or any other kind of assessments;

(6) Take contributions from that soil and water district by exactions or persuasions;

(7) Engage in the marketing of farm products or in the buying and selling of farm supplies other than those products or supplies used or needed directly or indirectly in soil and water conservation work, subject to section 278.135;

(8) Engage in agricultural research or agricultural extension teaching except under the instruction of the Missouri college of agriculture.