9.100. Arbor Day to be first Friday in April, how observed.
Arbor Day to be first Friday in April, how observed.
9.100. The first Friday in April of each year is hereby setapart as Arbor Day for this state, and all communities, stateagencies, schools, youth groups and commercial interests arerequested to observe the same by encouraging the planting oftrees, shrubs, and flowers. Each planting shall benefit the air,water, soil, wildlife and human habitation, and the day should bemarked by ceremonies or dedications to remind Missouri citizensof the importance of trees in cities and forests in the state.
(L. 1990 H.B. 1599 § 1)(Source: RSMo 1959 § 163.040; L. 1963 p. 200 § 11-7)