# Mo. Rev. Stat. § 217.020: 217.020 Department's powers and duties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MO_C217_S217.020

## Section

- **Citation:** Mo. Rev. Stat. § 217.020
- **Heading:** 217.020 Department's powers and duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Missouri
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MO Code / Chapter 217 / Section 217.020

## Text

217.020. Department's powers and duties. — The department shall:

(1) Supervise and control programs assigned to it and any of its divisions by the general assembly;

(2) Have the authority to sue and be sued;

(3) Advise, consult and cooperate with other state agencies, local governmental units, private entities, other states and interstate and interlocal agencies in developing and implementing programs to fulfill the department's responsibilities.

(L. 1982 H.B. 1196 § 3, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408)

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