Missouri Laws 70.735 – Political subdivisions delinquent in payments — lien — mandamus — state aid ..
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 70.735
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
If any political subdivision fails to make any payment due the system for a period of sixty days after the payment is due, the political subdivision shall become delinquent and the amount of the delinquency shall constitute a first lien on the funds of the political subdivision, and the board is authorized to compel payment by application for a writ of mandamus; and, in addition, such delinquency shall be certified by the board to the state treasurer and director of the department of revenue. Until such delinquency, together with regular interest, is satisfied, the state treasurer and director of the department of revenue shall withhold all moneys due the political subdivision from the state.