Mo. Rev. Stat. § 324.016
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
No new licensing activity or other statutory requirements assigned to the division of professional registration shall become effective until expenditures or personnel are specifically appropriated for the purpose of conducting the business as required and the initial rules filed, if appropriate, have become effective*. The director of the division of professional registration shall have the authority to borrow funds from any agency within the division to commence operations upon appropriation for such purpose. This authority shall cease at such time that a sufficient fund has been established by the agency to fund its operations and repay the amount borrowed.
§ 324.016, RSMo