Mo. Rev. Stat. § 94.240
94.240 Board shall not exempt any person from any tax.
94.240. Board shall not exempt any person from any tax. — The mayor and board of aldermen shall have no power to release any person from the payment of any tax, or exempt any person from any burden imposed by law.
(RSMo 1939 § 7163) Prior revisions: 1929 § 7013; 1919 § 8464; 1909 § 9366