Land Use & Zoning
Missouri's 'Sunshine Law' (Chapter 610 RSMo) affects real estate agents because it:
ARequires sun exposure standards for all residential properties
BEnsures that most government meetings and records (including planning/zoning meetings and records) are open to the public✓ Correct
CRegulates window size in new construction
DAffects only government-owned real estate
Explanation
Missouri's Open Records/Open Meetings Law (Sunshine Law) requires most government records and meetings to be open and accessible to the public. This enables agents and developers to research zoning decisions, planning records, and public meeting minutes.
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