For purposes of sections 67.1922 to 67.1940, appropriations from the economic development sales tax trust fund may be used for the following:

(1) Comprehensive programs encouraging the prevention, control and abatement of water pollution within the county;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 67.1928

  • 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
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020

(2) Cooperating with agencies of the state, the federal government, other states and interstate agencies, and with affected groups, political subdivisions and industries in furtherance of the purposes of sections 644.006 to 644.141;

(3) Encouraging, participating in or conducting studies, investigations and research relating to water pollution causes and prevention pursuant to sections 644.006 to 644.141;

(4) Collecting and disseminating information relating to water pollution and the prevention, control and abatement, pursuant to sections 644.006 to 644.141;

(5) Developing, implementing and carrying out comprehensive programs for encouragement, promotion and necessary construction for the orderly development of water and sewage systems and infrastructure, including roads interconnecting to state highways within the county;

(6) Formulating programs for the promotion of fishing and hunting areas, historical sites, vacation regions and areas of historic or scenic interest;

(7) Cooperating with civic groups and local, state and federal departments and agencies, and departments and agencies of other states in encouraging educational tourism and developing programs therefor;

(8) Publishing tourist promotional material such as brochures and booklets; and

(9) Promoting tourism in the county by any means including but not limited to articles and advertisements in magazines, newspapers, radio, television, internet and travel publications and by establishing promotional exhibitions at travel shows and similar exhibitions.