Opinion No. (1993)

The Honorable Steve Ehlmann Senator, District 23 State Capitol Building, Room 421 Jefferson City, Missouri 65101

Dear Senator Ehlmann:

This opinion is in response to your question asking:

Does Section 245.280 grandfather in any levee district existing prior to March 4, 1991 with regard to the change in the law which became effective on that date contained in Section 49.600(4) which states: "Levee districts organized pursuant to chapter 245, RSMo, and drainage districts organized pursuant to chapters 242 and 243, RSMo, are subject to flood plain management regulations adopted by a county pursuant…