Mo. Rev. Stat. ยง 256.420
256.420 Inspection by state geologist โ court order if permission refused.
256.420. Inspection by state geologist โ court order if permission refused. โ The state geologist or his authorized agent may enter upon the property of any major water user with permission. If permission is not granted, the department may request a court order for the purpose of inspecting any water source or diversion project to determine water levels, quantity of water withdrawn or diverted and consumed.
(L. 1983 H.B. 271 ยง 5)