Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXIII. Corporations, Associations and Partnerships § 354.060. Director to issue certificate, when

1. The director of the department of commerce and insurance shall determine that all the requirements of sections 354.010 to 354.380 for commencement of business have been complied with, and upon such determination shall issue to the corporation a certificate of authority to do business as a health services corporation under sections 354.010 to 354.380.

2. The director shall not issue or renew his certificate of authority to any corporation operating or proposing to operate under the provisions of sections 354.010 to 354.380, unless such corporation shall be in compliance with all the requirements of sections 354.010 to 354.380.