Mo. Rev. Stat. § 238.265
The state of Missouri, upon approval by an appropriate act of the general assembly, the commission, or a local transportation authority holding title to real estate, may give, grant and convey to or for the use of a district such right-of-way or other easement in such real estate as may be necessary for the development of a project.
(L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 61)
Effective 5-30-90