Mo. Rev. Stat. § 237.170
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Every ferryman failing to give such due attention shall, for every offense, forfeit five dollars, and for failure to keep such boat in good repair, shall forfeit thirty dollars to the county where the ferry is situated; and he shall be liable for all damages that any person may sustain thereby, to be recovered by civil action in any court having jurisdiction.
§ 237.170, RSMo