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Administrative Laws in Missouri.
Missouri administrative law is governed by the Missouri Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 536), which governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of state agency action. Agencies must publish proposed rules in the Missouri Register and submit them to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR). Contested cases are heard by administrative hearing commissions or ALJs at individual agencies. Final agency decisions are reviewable in circuit court under substantial-evidence and authorized-by-law standards.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Governs agency rulemaking and contested cases. Rulemaking requires notice, public comment, fiscal note, and JCAR review.
Final agency decisions are reviewable in circuit court (or Administrative Hearing Commission for certain cases). Standard: substantial and competent evidence, authorized by law, not arbitrary or capricious.
Independent hearing body for certain state-agency contested cases (including licensing discipline, tax disputes, and unemployment-related matters).
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