Operation Payback Restrictions

PURPOSE: This rule stipulates prohibited use of reimbursement funds through Operation Payback. (1) Reimbursement funds through Operation Payback may only be utilized by crime tip organizations registered and approved through the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Office of the Director, and only for use of the registered crime tip organization as provided in section 650.020, RSMo. (A) Crime tip organizations are not permitted to use Operation Payback funds to reimburse any law enforcement officer. (B) Requests for reimbursement must only be for tips involving the sale or manufacture of methamphetamine that leads to a methamphetamine seizure. AUTHORITY: section 650.020, RSMo Supp. 1999.* Emergency rule filed Feb. 28, 2000, effective March 9, 2000, expired Aug. 26, 2000. Original rule filed Feb. 28, 2000, effective Aug. 30, 2000. *Original authority: 650.020, RSMo 1998.