572.090. Gambling houses, public nuisances--abatement. - Missouri Statutes

Gambling houses, public nuisances--abatement.

572.090. 1. Any room, building or other structure regularlyused for any unlawful gambling activity prohibited by thischapter is a public nuisance.

2. The attorney general, circuit attorney or prosecutingattorney may, in addition to all criminal sanctions, prosecute asuit in equity to enjoin the nuisance. If the court finds thatthe owner of the room, building or structure knew or had reasonto believe that the premises were being used regularly forunlawful gambling activity, the court may order that the premisesshall not be occupied or used for such period as the court maydetermine, not to exceed one year.

3. Appeals shall be allowed from the judgment of the courtas in other civil actions.

(L. 1977 S.B. 60)

Effective 1-1-79