Mo. Rev. Stat. § 574.140

Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session

Section 574.140 - Cross burning - penalties

1. A person commits the offense of cross burning if he or she burns, or causes to be burned, a cross with the purpose to frighten, intimidate, or cause emotional distress to any person or group of persons.

2. The offense of cross burning is a class A misdemeanor, unless the person has previously been found guilty of an offense under this section, in which case it is a class E felony.

§ 574.140, RSMo

Transferred 2014; formerly 565.095; Effective 1-01-17

Added by 2014 Mo. Laws, SB 491,s A, eff. 1/1/2017.