The first Friday in April of each year is hereby set apart as Arbor Day for this state, and all communities, state agencies, schools, youth groups and commercial interests are requested to observe the same by encouraging the planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers. Each planting shall benefit the air, water, soil, wildlife and human habitation, and the day should be marked by ceremonies or dedications to remind Missouri citizens of the importance of trees in cities and forests in the state.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 9.100
Arbor Day to be first Friday in April, how observed
Known as the Random Act
The act spans §§ 9–9 (150 sections).
Effective: 28 Aug 1990; (L. 1990 H.B. 1599 § 1); (Source: RSMo 1959 § 163.040; L. 1963 p. 200 § 11-7)
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.