Terms Used In Missouri Laws 338.180

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.

Upon receiving information that any provision of sections 338.010 to 338.190 has been or is being violated, the secretary of the board of pharmacy shall investigate the matter, and upon probable cause appearing, shall, under the direction of the board, file a complaint and prosecute the offender therefor. It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney, upon the request of the secretary, to take charge of and conduct such prosecutions.

  Previous section
Next section  
 Chapter 338 Contents