Missouri Laws 411.770 – Stealing grain, penalty
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Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | up to 7 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 411.770
- Grain: all grains for which standards have been established under the United States Grain Standards Act (Sections 71 to 87 of Title 7, United States Code), and any other agricultural commodities, seeds and vegetable oils prescribed by the director by regulation, except the term "grain" shall not include those commodities deemed not to be grain pursuant to section 411. See Missouri Laws 411.026
- Person: means and includes any individual, firm, partnership, exchange, association, trustee, receiver, corporation, cooperative, society, public body, political subdivision, or any other business or commercial entity or organization of any kind whatsoever, and any member, officer or employee thereof. See Missouri Laws 411.026
- warehouseman: any person who owns, controls, operates or manages any warehouse whether such owner resides within the state or not. See Missouri Laws 411.026
A warehouseman commits the offense of stealing grain if he or she sells grain owned by another person which has been delivered to him or her for the purpose of storage without the owner’s consent, or by means of deceit or coercion, with the intent to deprive the owner of the grain either permanently or temporarily. Stealing grain by a warehouseman is a class D felony.