227.170. Any civil subdivision as defined in section226.010, RSMo, shall have the power, right and authority, throughits proper officers, to contribute out of funds available forroad purposes all or a part of the funds necessary for thepurchase of rights-of-way for state highways, and convey suchrights-of-way or any other land, to the state of Missouri to beplaced under the supervision, management and control of the statehighways and transportation commission for the construction andmaintenance thereupon of state highways and bridges. Funds maybe raised for the purpose of this section in such manner and suchamounts as may be provided by law for other road purposes in suchcivil subdivision; provided, that there shall not at any time beany refund of any kind or amount to said civil subdivision by thestate of Missouri for lands acquired under this section.
(RSMo 1939 § 8779)Prior revision: 1929 § 8131