Mo. Rev. Stat. § 241.130
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
Nothing in this law shall be so construed as to require the secretary of state to patent to the several counties, as provided in sections 241.010 to 241.280, any swamp or overflowed lands heretofore patented to the several counties in which such lands lie or which have been patented to any person or persons by the state, nor shall the secretary of state issue patents to any individuals for any overflowed or swamp lands situate in the various counties in this state.
§ 241.130, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 12786