HB 698 -- Removal of Weeds Sponsor: Luetkenhaus This bill allows a fourth class city in a county of the first classification with a charter form of government to order the abatement of weeds or trash within 5 business days after notice is sent or posted on the property. If the weeds or trash are not removed within 5 days, the city may have them removed and the cost of removal billed on a special tax bill to be collected by the collector with other taxes assessed against the property.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives