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MO Rev Stat § 407.090 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.090 - Attorney general may request court order to produce evidentiary material — request filed where.

Effective - 31 May 1985, 2 histories   407.090. Attorney general may request court order to produce evidentiary material — request filed where. — Whenever any person fails to comply with any civil investigative demand duly served upon him under section 407.040 or whenever satisfactory copying or reproduction of any such material cannot be done and such person refuses to surrender such material, the attorney general, through such officers or attorneys as he may designate, may file, in the trial court of general jurisdiction of a county or judicial district in which such person resides, is found, or transacts business, and serve upon such person a petition for an order of such court for the enforcement of such civil investigative demand; except that, if such person transacts business in more than one county or judicial district such petition shall be filed in the county or judicial district in which such person maintains his principal place of business, or in such other county or judicial district as may be agreed upon by the parties to such petition. Whenever any petition is filed in the trial court of general jurisdiction of a county or judicial district under this section, such court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter so presented, and to enter such order or orders as may be required to carry into effect the provisions of section 407.040. Any final order so entered shall be subject to appeal to the state supreme court. Any disobedience of any final order entered under this section by any court shall be punished as a contempt thereof. ­­-------- (L. 1967 p. 607 § 9, A.L. 1985 H.B. 96, et al.)  Effective 5-31-85
MO Rev Stat § 407.095 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.095 - Order by attorney general prohibiting unlawful acts — procedure — expiration of order — penalty for violation.

Effective - 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories   407.095. Order by attorney general prohibiting unlawful acts — procedure — expiration of order — penalty for violation. — 1. Whenever it appears to the attorney general that a person has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in any method, act, use, practice or solicitation declared to be unlawful by any provision of this chapter, he may issue and cause to be served upon such person, and any other person or persons concerned with or who, in any way, have participated, are participating or are about to participate in such unlawful method, act, use, practice or solicitation, an order prohibiting such person or persons from engaging or continuing to engage in such unlawful method, act, use, practice or solicitation. Such order shall not be issued until the attorney general has notified each person who will be subject to such order of the statutory section which such person is alleged to have violated, be violating or be about to violate, and the nature of the method, act, use, practice or solicitation which is the basis of such alleged violation. The person to whom such notice is given shall have two business days from the receipt of such notice to file an answer to such notice with the attorney general before the order authorized by this subsection may be issued.  2. All orders issued by the attorney general under subsection 1 of this section shall be signed by the attorney general or, in the event of his absence, his duly authorized representative, and shall be served in the manner provided in section 407.040, for the service of civil investigative demands and shall expire of their own force ten days after being served.  3. Any person who has been duly served with an order issued under subsection 1 of this section and who willfully and knowingly violates any provision of such order while such order remains in effect, either as originally issued or as modified, is guilty of a class E felony. The attorney general shall have original jurisdiction to commence all criminal actions necessary to enforce this section. ­­-------- (L. 1986 S.B. 685, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)  Effective 1-01-17
MO Rev Stat § 407.105 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.105 - Receiver, powers and duties of.

Effective - 01 May 1986   407.105. Receiver, powers and duties of. — When a receiver is appointed by the court pursuant to section 407.100, he may sue for, collect, receive and take into his possession all the goods and chattels, rights and credits, moneys and effects, lands and tenements, books, records, documents, papers, choses in action, bills, notes and property of every description, derived by means of any method, act, use, practice or solicitation, or any combination thereof, declared to be unlawful or prohibited by this chapter, including property with which such property has been mingled if it cannot be identified in kind because of such commingling, and to sell, convey, and assign the same and hold and dispose of the proceeds thereof under the direction of the court. Any person who has suffered damages as a result of the use or employment of any unlawful methods, acts, uses, practices or solicitations, or any combination thereof, and submits proof to the satisfaction of the court that he has in fact been damaged, may participate with general creditors in the distribution of the assets to the extent he has sustained out-of-pocket losses. In the case of a partnership or business entity, the receiver shall settle the estate and distribute the assets under the direction of the court. The court shall have jurisdiction of all questions arising in such proceedings and may make such orders and judgments therein as may be required. ­­-------- (L. 1973 H.B. 55, A.L. 1985 H.B. 96, et al., A.L. 1986 S.B. 685)  Effective 5-01-86
MO Rev Stat § 407.110 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.110 - Violation of injunction or restitution order, civil penalty.

Effective - 31 May 1985, 2 histories   407.110. Violation of injunction or restitution order, civil penalty. — Any person who violates the terms of an injunction, an order to make restitution, or any other judgment or order issued under section 407.100 shall forfeit and pay to the state a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars per violation. For the purposes of this section, the circuit court of a county issuing an injunction or restitutionary order shall retain jurisdiction, and the cause shall be continued, and in such cases the attorney general acting in the name of the state may petition for recovery of civil penalties. ­­-------- (L. 1967 p. 607 § 11, A.L. 1973 H.B. 55, A.L. 1985 H.B. 96, et al.)  Effective 5-31-85  (1980) Attorney General not authorized to seek civil penalties for alleged violation of assurance of voluntary compliance; may seek injunctive relief under 407.100. State ex rel. Danforth v. European Health Spa (A.), 611 S.W.2d 250.
MO Rev Stat § 407.120 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.120 - Provisions of this chapter no bar to other civil actions.

Effective - 01 May 1986, 2 histories   407.120. Provisions of this chapter no bar to other civil actions. — The provisions of sections 407.010 to 407.130 shall not bar any civil claim against any person who has acquired any moneys or property, real or personal, by means of any practice declared to be unlawful by this chapter. ­­-------- (L. 1967 p. 607 § 12, A.L. 1986 S.B. 685)  Effective 5-01-86
MO Rev Stat § 407.125 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.125 - Chapter not limitation for commissioner of securities.

Effective - 28 Aug 2000   407.125. Chapter not limitation for commissioner of securities. — The provisions of this chapter shall not bar the commissioner of securities from administering the provisions of chapter 409. ­­-------- (L. 2000 S.B. 896)
MO Rev Stat § 407.130 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.130 - Assessment of court costs.

Effective - 31 May 1985, 2 histories   407.130. Assessment of court costs. — In any action brought under the provisions of section 407.100, the attorney general is entitled to recover as costs, in addition to normal court costs, the cost of the investigation and prosecution of any action to enforce the provisions of this chapter. ­­-------- (L. 1967 p. 607 § 13, A.L. 1985 H.B. 96, et al.)  Effective 5-31-85
MO Rev Stat § 407.140 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.140 - Merchandising practices revolving fund established — funding — administration purposes.

Effective - 01 May 1986, 2 histories   407.140. Merchandising practices revolving fund established — funding — administration purposes. — 1. There is created in the state treasury a special trust fund for the office of the attorney general, to be known as the "Merchandising Practices Revolving Fund", which shall consist of money transferred by the general assembly of the state of Missouri from the general revenue fund of this state, and any money paid into the state treasury and required by law to be credited to the merchandising practices revolving fund. The moneys in the merchandising practices revolving fund shall be kept separate and apart from all other moneys in the state treasury and shall be paid out by the state treasurer upon warrants issued by the state auditor as certified by the commissioner of administration upon verified vouchers of the attorney general.  2. Money in the merchandising practices revolving fund shall be available for the payment of all costs and expenses incurred by the attorney general in the investigation, prosecution, and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, and to provide funds for consumer education and advocacy programs.  3. In any case in which the court awards damages as provided in section 407.100, there shall be added, in addition to restitution and costs, an amount equal to ten percent of the total restitution awarded, or such other amount as may be agreed upon by the parties or awarded by the court, which amount shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the merchandising practices revolving fund.  4. All moneys recovered as court costs or as costs provided by section 407.130 pursuant to litigation brought under the authority of this chapter shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the merchandising practices revolving fund.  5. Any restitution awarded under section 407.100 which is not claimed or for which the injured person entitled thereto cannot be found, or which is otherwise remaining after distribution by the attorney general, shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the merchandising practices revolving fund.  6. The provisions of section 33.080 requiring the transfer of all unexpended funds to the credit of the ordinary revenue fund of the state shall not apply to funds in the merchandising practices revolving fund. ­­-------- (L. 1985 H.B. 96, et al., A.L. 1986 S.B. 685)  Effective 5-01-86
MO Rev Stat § 407.145 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.145 - Rulemaking, authority, limitation.

Effective - 28 Aug 1993   407.145. Rulemaking, authority, limitation. — The attorney general shall have the authority to promulgate, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 536, all rules necessary to the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. Such rules may include, but need not be limited to, provisions designating the size and style of type which shall be used in written disclosures required by any provision of this chapter for which the size and style of type have not been otherwise designated. ­­-------- (L. 1986 S.B. 685, A.L. 1993 S.B. 52)
MO Rev Stat § 407.200 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.200 - Unsolicited merchandise, how disposed of.

Effective - 28 Aug 1969, 2 histories   407.200. Unsolicited merchandise, how disposed of. — Where unsolicited merchandise is delivered to a person for whom it is intended, such person has a right to refuse to accept delivery of this merchandise or he may deem it to be a gift and use it or dispose of it in any manner without any obligation to the sender. ­­-------- (L. 1969 S.B. 20 § 1)
MO Rev Stat § 407.295 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.295 - Motor vehicle repairs, aftermarket crash part, defined — requirements — disclosure to owner — penalties.

Effective - 01 Jan 1990   407.295. Motor vehicle repairs, aftermarket crash part, defined — requirements — disclosure to owner — penalties. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean:  (1) "Aftermarket crash part", a replacement for any of the nonmechanical sheet metal or plastic parts which generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle, including inner and outer panels;  (2) "Insurer", an insurance company and any person authorized to represent the insurer with respect to a claim;  (3) "Nonoriginal equipment manufacturer (Non-OEM) aftermarket crash part", aftermarket crash parts not made for or by the manufacturer of the motor vehicle.  2. Any aftermarket crash part supplied by a nonoriginal equipment manufacturer for use in this state after January 1, 1990, shall have affixed thereto or inscribed thereon the logo or name of its manufacturer. Such manufacturer's logo or name shall be visible after installation whenever practicable.  3. No insurer shall specify directly or indirectly the use of non-OEM aftermarket crash parts in the repair of an insured's motor vehicle without disclosing the intended use of such parts. In all instances where non-OEM aftermarket crash parts are intended for use by an insurer:  (1) The written estimate shall clearly identify each such part; and  (2) A disclosure document containing the following information in ten-point or larger type shall appear on or be attached to the insured's copy of the estimate: "This estimate has been prepared based on the use of one or more crash parts supplied by a source other than the manufacturer of your motor vehicle. Warranties applicable to these replacement parts are provided by the parts manufacturer or distributor rather than by the manufacturer of your vehicle."  4. Any violation of this section shall be deemed an unlawful practice as the term is used in sections 407.010 to 407.130, and shall be subject to the enforcement provisions of sections 407.010 to 407.130.  5. This section shall become effective January 1, 1990. ­­-------- (L. 1989 H.B. 726 § 1)  Effective 1-01-90
MO Rev Stat § 407.297 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.297 - Copper property peddlers — license required (St. Louis City) — definitions — fee, application procedure, revocation.

Effective - 28 Aug 2021   407.297. Copper property peddlers — license required (St. Louis City) — definitions — fee, application procedure, revocation. — 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no person shall engage in the business of a copper property peddler in a city not within a county without first obtaining a license from the city and complying with the provisions of this section.  2. For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall mean:  (1) "Copper property", any insulated copper wire, copper tubing, copper guttering and downspouts, or any item composed completely of copper;  (2) "Copper property peddler", any person who sells or attempts to sell copper property and who is not either a licensed or certified tradesperson or does not hold a business license issued by the city.  3. The city shall determine the license fee. The license shall expire June thirtieth of each year. Each license shall bear a separate number, the name and address of the licensee, a color photo of the licensee, and telephone number of the licensee. The license shall be available only to the person in whose name it is issued and shall not be used by any person other than the original licensee. Any licensee who shall permit his or her license to be used by any other person, and any other person who shall use a license granted to another person, shall each be deemed guilty of a violation of this section.  4. Application for a license under this section shall be made in writing to the city and shall state the name, age, description, and address of the applicant. The application shall include a sworn statement setting forth each and every conviction of the applicant for violations of federal, state, or municipal laws, statutes, or ordinances. In addition, the applicant shall, at his or her expense, obtain a complete copy of the applicant's criminal record as indicated by the records of a law enforcement agency and submit such record as part of the application. No license shall be granted to any person who has been convicted of burglary, robbery, stealing, theft, or possession or receiving stolen goods in the last twenty-four months prior to the date of the application.  5. The city shall have the power and authority to revoke any license under this section for any willful violation of this section by a copper property peddler, provided the licensee has been notified in writing at his or her place of business of the violations complained of and shall have been afforded a reasonable opportunity to have a hearing.  6. The provisions of this section shall only be effective when the city is actively issuing licenses to copper property peddlers. ­­-------- (L. 2021 H.B. 69 merged with H.B. 271)
MO Rev Stat § 407.301 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.301 - Metal beer keg, prohibition on purchase or possession by scrap metal dealer — violation, penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 2008   407.301. Metal beer keg, prohibition on purchase or possession by scrap metal dealer — violation, penalty. — 1. No scrap metal dealer shall knowingly purchase or possess a metal beer keg, whether damaged or undamaged, or any reasonably recognizable part thereof, on any premises that the dealer uses to buy, sell, store, shred, melt, cut, or otherwise alter scrap metal except when the purchase is from the brewer or its authorized representative. For purposes of this section, "keg" shall have the same meaning as in section 311.082.  2. Anyone who is found guilty of, or pleads guilty to, violating this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor punishable only by fine. Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude a person violating this section from also being prosecuted for any applicable criminal offense. ­­-------- (L. 2008 S.B. 1034 & 802)
MO Rev Stat § 407.302 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.302 - Metal belonging to various entities — scrap yard not to purchase — violation, penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 2013   407.302. Metal belonging to various entities — scrap yard not to purchase — violation, penalty. — 1. No scrap yard shall purchase any metal that can be identified as belonging to a public or private cemetery, political subdivision, telecommunications provider, cable provider, wireless service or other communications-related provider, electrical cooperative, water utility, municipal utility, or utility regulated under chapter 386 or 393, including bleachers, guardrails, signs, street and traffic lights or signals, and manhole cover or covers, whether broken or unbroken, from anyone other than the cemetery or monument owner, political subdivision, telecommunications provider, cable provider, wireless service or other communications-related provider, electrical cooperative, water utility, municipal utility, utility regulated under chapter 386 or 393, or manufacturer of the metal or item described in this section unless such person is authorized in writing by the cemetery or monument owner, political subdivision, telecommunications provider, cable provider, wireless service or other communications-related provider, electrical cooperative, water utility, municipal utility, utility regulated under chapter 386 or 393, or manufacturer to sell the metal.  2. Anyone convicted of violating this section shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L. 2008 S.B. 1034 & 802, A.L. 2013 S.B. 157 and S.B. 102)
MO Rev Stat § 407.303 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce|Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices|Section 407.303 - Scrap metal dealers — payments in excess of $500 to be made by check — exceptions — violations, penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 2013   407.303. Scrap metal dealers — payments in excess of $500 to be made by check — exceptions — violations, penalty. — 1. Any scrap metal dealer paying out an amount that is five hundred dollars or more shall make such payment by issuing a prenumbered check drawn on a regular bank account in the name of the licensed scrap metal dealer and with such check made payable to the person documented as the seller in accordance with this section, or by using a system for automated cash or electronic payment distribution which photographs or videotapes the payment recipient and identifies the payment with a distinct transaction in the register maintained in accordance with this chapter.  2. Any scrap metal dealer that purchases scrap metal from a seller and pays in the form of cash is required to obtain a copy of the seller's driver's license or nondriver's license if the metal is copper or a catalytic converter. This section shall not apply to any transaction for which the seller has an existing business relationship with the scrap metal dealer and is known to the scrap metal dealer making the purchase to be an established business or political subdivision that operates a business with a fixed location that can be reasonably expected to generate regulated scrap metal and can be reasonably identified as such a business.  3. Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of sections 407.300 to 407.303 shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor and a fine of up to five hundred dollars for the first offense, a class A misdemeanor and a fine of up to one thousand dollars for the second offense, and the revocation of any and all business licenses that are held with the state for the third offense.  4. Any person in violation of sections 407.300 to 407.303 by selling stolen scrap metal shall be responsible for consequential damages related to obtaining the scrap metal. ­­-------- (L. 2008 S.B. 1034 & 802, A.L. 2013 S.B. 157 and S.B. 102)