Mo. Rev. Stat. § 182.240
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
The governing body of the city may pass ordinances imposing suitable penalties for the punishment of persons committing injury upon the library or the grounds or other property thereof, and for injury to or failure to return any book belonging to the library.
§ 182.240, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 14759, A.L. 1955 p. 555 § 182.220