PURPOSE: This rule insures the continued existence of the remaining rules within this chapter should any rule or portion bedeclared inualidorunconstitutiona1. (1) The provisions of each rule within this chapter are declared severable and if any rule or portion of a rule shall be determined to be unconstitutional or unlawful in any respect, the balance of that rule and the other rules within this chapter shall remain in full force and effect unless the court or agency having jurisdiction determines otherwise. Auth: section 442.592, RSMo (1986). Original rule filed Jan. 12,19X2, effectiue May 15,1982.

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