276.403 Purpose and construction of law.

276.403. Purpose and construction of law. — Sections 276.401 to 276.581 constitute an exercise of state police and regulatory power for the purpose of protecting and enhancing grain production and marketing, and the agricultural economy of the state of Missouri. These sections are deemed necessary to protect and to preserve the public health, welfare, peace and safety of the general citizenry. (L. 1986 H.B. 1578) Effective 4-22-86