Missouri Laws 390.011 – Purpose of law — how construed
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It is hereby declared that the legislation contained in this chapter is enacted for the following purposes:
(1) To promote safe, adequate, economical and efficient transportation;
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 390.011
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of the statutes, mean the section next preceding or next following that in which the reference is made, unless some other section is expressly designated in the reference. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- Permit: a permit issued under the provisions of this chapter to a contract carrier to engage in intrastate or interstate commerce or to a common carrier to engage in interstate commerce. See Missouri Laws 390.020
(2) To promote the most productive use of equipment and energy resources; and
(3) To conserve the interests and convenience of the public. No right, privilege, or permit granted or obtained under or by virtue of the provisions of this chapter shall ever be construed as a vested right, privilege, or permit; and the general assembly retains full legislative power over, concerning and pertaining to the subject or subjects legislated upon in this chapter and the power and right to alter, amend or repeal any provision of this chapter at its pleasure.