Mo. Rev. Stat. § 86.553
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
If at any time there shall not be sufficient money in such pension fund to pay each person the full amount per month as herein provided, then an equal percentage of such monthly payment shall be made to each beneficiary until the said fund in the judgment of the board of trustees shall be sufficient in amount to resume the payment in full of such pension awards and the payment of sums previously deducted.
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§ 86.553, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 9487