Mo. Rev. Stat. § 254.240: Enforcement powers of state forester and commission employees.

The state forester and other employees as appointed by the commission shall have power:

(1) To enforce any and all provisions of this chapter and all rules and regulations made by the commission;

(2) To enter into agreements for forestry purposes with any person within the state, the same not to be effective until approved and accepted by the commission;

(3) To enter upon any woodland in the state for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and performing his duties;

(4) To recommend to the commission tentative rules for forest practices aimed to accomplish the objectives set forth in this chapter and carry out the policies established by such rules and regulations.