2005 Missouri Revised Statutes - § 565.095. — Cross burning prohibited, penalty--intent defined.

565.095. 1. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons with the intent to intimidate any person or group of persons to burn, or cause to be burned, a cross. Any person who shall violate any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a class D felony for a second or subsequent offense.

2. For purposes of this section, a person acts with the intent to intimidate when he or she intentionally places or attempts to place another person in fear of physical injury or fear of damage to property.

(L. 2004 H.B. 1074 & 1129)