2019 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XL - Additional Executive Departments
Chapter 660 - Department of Social Services
Section 660.160 Department may define emergency situations.
Effective 28 Aug 1979
660.160. Department may define emergency situations. — For the purposes of this plan, individual family emergencies may be declared by the department of social services when any crisis situation exists with respect to a family which threatens the family and creates urgent needs with respect to food, clothing, utilities or shelter for such family and which results from a sudden occurrence or set of circumstances which cause an immediate or extraordinary food, clothing, utility or shelter need for such family. No funds shall be allocated for the payment of utility expenses unless the applicant is determined to be ineligible for available assistance under the Federal Utility Crisis Intervention Program.
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(L. 1979 H.B. 545, et al. § 11)
