1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of this section, the revenues received from the convention and tourism tax shall be used:

(1) To adopt plans, policies and programs to promote convention and tourist business;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 66.395

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.

(2) To work with other agencies, bureaus, boards and associations to promote conventions and tourist business; and

(3) To contract with any public or private agency, individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other legal entity for the furnishing* of services and supplies for such promotion.

2. Upon the establishment of a regional economic development district as provided in section 67.600, and the imposition of the sales tax authorized by section 67.600, all revenues received from the convention and tourism tax shall be paid to the regional convention and visitors commission established under section 67.610 for its use as provided in section 67.610.