If at the time bids should be received or the selection of depositaries should be made in seven-director districts in accordance with the provisions of sections 165.211 to 165.291, it is unlawful for banking institutions to pay interest upon demand deposits, or if there is not a sufficient number of bids submitted, the board may name depositaries of all or any part, not less than one-sixteenth part thereof, of its funds, without advertising for bids and without requiring the payment of any interest. Each depositary selected within ten days after its selection in accordance with the provisions of this section shall deposit securities required for the deposit of school funds as provided in sections 110.010 and 110.020.
§ 165.201, RSMo