301.350. Books and records, motor vehicles--audit by state auditor, when. - Missouri Statutes

Books and records, motor vehicles--audit by state auditor, when.

301.350. 1. Upon receipt of an application for registrationof a motor vehicle, trailer, manufacturer or dealer, as providedin this chapter, the director of revenue shall file suchapplication and register such motor vehicle, trailer,manufacturer or dealer, together with the facts stated in theapplication, under a distinctive number assigned to such motorvehicle, trailer, manufacturer or dealer. Separate records shallbe kept as follows:

(1) Motor vehicles registered by owners;

(2) Commercial motor vehicles;

(3) Trailers;

(4) Motorcycles and motor tricycles;

(5) Manufacturers and dealers.

2. The director of revenue may keep such otherclassifications and records as he may deem necessary and mayenter contracts or agreements or otherwise make arrangements forcomputerized access to odometer and title information.

3. All of such books and records shall be kept open topublic inspection during reasonable business hours.

4. The governor may cause the records of the department ofrevenue to be audited by the state auditor at any time.

(RSMo 1939 § 8380, A.L. 1951 p. 693, A.L. 1987 S.B. 3, A.L. 1988 H.B. 1512, A.L. 1988 H.B. 1581, A.L. 1989 H.B. 211)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 7772; 1919 § 7554

Effective 7-6-89