Opinion No. (1984)

Dear Mr. Miller:

This opinion is in response to your question asking:

Whether or not money derived under section 455.200, et seq. RSMo may be used to defer costs of private housing along with medical and personal items for battered spouses and children during the period of time in which they are away from their homes.

Sections 455.200 to 455.230, RSMo Supp. 1983,1 originated as Sections 2 to 8 of H.B. 1069, 1982 Missouri Laws 374, 376-378. Section 455.205.1 authorizes the governing body of each county and the City of St. Louis to impose, by order or ordinance, a fee of five dollars ($5.00) on…