Definitions
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 574.005
in effect574.005. Definitions — As used in this chapter the following terms mean:
(1) "Private property" , any place which at the time of the offense is not open to the public. It includes property which is owned publicly or privately;
(2) "Property of another" , any property in which the person does not have a possessory interest;
(3) "Public place" , any place which at the time of the offense is open to the public. It includes property which is owned publicly or privately.
(L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=574.005Fetched: 10/17/2026