Mo. Rev. Stat. § 237.040
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
Upon the production of the receipt of the collector of the county for the tax to such clerk, he shall issue a license to keep a ferry, at the place therein mentioned, for any term not exceeding five years, the said term to be fixed by the county commission in its discretion; provided, that no license shall be issued for a longer term than five years.
§ 237.040, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 15289