Section 3.42 Cannot Regulate Matters of State Concern

• Library: Local Government Deskbook (2017 Ed.)

(3) (§3.42) Cannot Regulate Matters of State Concern

Statutory counties and cities acting without a constitutional home rule charter can only regulate in specific areas authorized by the state legislature. State ex rel. Mitchell v. City of Sikeston, 555 S.W.2d 281 (Mo. banc 1977). Conversely, a charter county or city “possesses all powers which are not limited or denied by the constitution, by statute, or by the charter itself.” Cape Motor Lodge, Inc. v. City of Cape Girardeau, 706 S.W.2d 208, 210 (Mo...