701.332. For purposes of sections 643.225 to 643.250, RSMo, the term"project" shall exclude any single-family owner-occupied dwellings andvacant public or privately owned residential structures of four dwellingunits or less being demolished for the sole purpose of public health,safety or welfare. All vacant structures of four dwelling units or lesslocated in any city not within a county shall be exempt from allgeographical and time restrictions for the purpose of demolition pursuantto the National Emissions Standards for Asbestos. Excluded structures thatare not located within a city not within a county shall be geographicallydispersed. All excluded structures shall be demolished pursuant to apublic safety determination by a local or state governmental agency andpose a threat to public safety.
(L. 1993 S.B. 232 ยง 17, A.L. 1998 H.B. 977 & 1608)