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Hallsville Water Sales ordinance (§ 705.020)

Chapter 705: Water Regulations · Article I. Rules and Regulations for Water Use

In short: Only the city's water system may sell potable treated water in bulk (over 1,000 gallons a month) within city limits, unless the Board of Aldermen approves. Bottled water in containers of 50 gallons or less, bottled to state health rules, is exempt. Violations cost $500 for each day of sales.

Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.

No potable treated water shall be sold in bulk within the City limits of the City of Hallsville, Missouri, by any person, firm or other entity other than the City of Hallsville, Missouri, through its regulated water system. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, governmental unit or other entity whatsoever to sell in bulk potable treated water within the City of Hallsville, Missouri, except with Board of Aldermen approval. "Bulk," for purposes of this Section, shall mean water in excess of one thousand (1,000) gallons per month. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the sale of bottled water within the City. "Bottled water" shall mean, for purposes of this Section, potable treated water sealed within a container holding not more than fifty (50) gallons of water and which water has been produced, bottled and sealed in accordance with all regulations and provisions of the State of Missouri Department of Health. All violations of the provisions of this Section shall be subject to a penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each day water shall be sold in violation thereof.

Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 705.020

Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.