Mo. Rev. Stat. § 71.610
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
No municipal corporation in this state shall have the power to impose a license tax upon any business, avocation, pursuit or calling, unless such business, avocation, pursuit or calling is specially named as taxable in the charter of such municipal corporation, or unless such power be conferred by statute.
§ 71.610, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 7440