516.390 When penalty goes to the state, within two years.

516.390. When penalty goes to the state, within two years. — If the penalty is given in whole or in part to the state, or to any county or city, or to the treasury thereof, a suit therefor may be commenced, by or in behalf of the state, county or city, at any time within two years after the commission of the offense, and not after. (RSMo 1939 § 3787) Prior revisions: 1929 § 3397; 1919 § 3742; 1909 § 4950