Missouri Chapter 407 — Merchandising Practices
- § 407.010. — Definitions.
- § 407.020. — Unlawful practices, penalty--exceptions.
- § 407.023. — Representation of a business at wholesale trade shows or markets --proof of agency required.
- § 407.025. — Civil action to recover damages--class actions authorized, when --procedure.
- § 407.030. — Voluntary compliance, assurance made, effect of--violation, penalty.
- § 407.040. — Investigations by attorney general--investigative demand, contents of, how served.
- § 407.045. — Self-incrimination--person claiming right not subject to criminal prosecution or penalty--procedure.
- § 407.050. — Evidence, when and where produced.
- § 407.060. — Disclosure of information, material or evidence, limitation on--trade secrets require court order, when.
- § 407.070. — Petition to extend return date, when and where filed.
- § 407.080. — Interference with or avoidance of a civil investigative demand prohibited, penalty--attorney general to enforce.
- § 407.090. — Attorney general may request court order to produce evidentiary material--request filed where.
- § 407.095. — Order by attorney general prohibiting unlawful acts--procedure --expiration of order--penalty for violation.
- § 407.100. — Injunction--temporary restraining orders--receivers--restitution, when--civil penalty--venue--restitution funds payable to injured parties but interest payable to general revenue.
- § 407.105. — Receiver, powers and duties of.
- § 407.110. — Violation of injunction or restitution order, civil penalty.
- § 407.120. — Provisions of this chapter no bar to other civil actions.
- § 407.125. — Chapter not limitation for commissioner of securities.
- § 407.130. — Assessment of court costs.
- § 407.140. — Merchandising practices revolving fund established--funding --administration purposes.
- § 407.145. — Rulemaking, authority, limitation.
- § 407.200. — Unsolicited merchandise, how disposed of.
- § 407.295. — Motor vehicle repairs, aftermarket crash part, defined--requirements --disclosure to owner--penalties.
- § 407.300. — Copper wire or cable, collectors and dealers to keep register, information required--penalty.
- § 407.305. — Bronze statuary, receptacles or memorials, record of purchase required of collectors and dealers--penalty.
- § 407.307. — Dealerships for farm implements, industrial maintenance, construction power equipment and outdoor power equipment--changes in ownership, rights of the dealer.
- § 407.325. — Definitions.
- § 407.327. — Health spas, registration with attorney general, form, fee--fees deposited in health spa regulatory fund, created--attorney general, enforcement, no bar to civil claims.
- § 407.329. — Prepayment of contracts, treatment of funds, notice to attorney general, exceptions.
- § 407.330. — Contracts, in writing, required provisions--buyer's right to cancel.
- § 407.332. — Transfer or relocation of health spa, buyer's duties, rights, when --refund of moneys, amount, when--attorney general to represent buyers, when.
- § 407.334. — Contracts, signed by buyer--duration limit--voidable, when--waiver void, when.
- § 407.335. — Holder of contract or note subject to claims and defenses, notice.
- § 407.337. — Assignment of contract, buyer's rights.
- § 407.339. — Bond, filed with attorney general, amount, exceptions--separate locations, bond required for each--claims against, cancellation of, when.
- § 407.340. — Bond, issued in favor of state of Missouri, payable to whom--aggregate liability--no cancellation without attorney general's consent.
- § 407.350. — Definitions.
- § 407.353. — Blind bidding of motion pictures prohibited, when--distributors required to give notice of trade screening.
- § 407.355. — General invitation to bid, contents--bidding procedure--exhibitor must have attended trade screening to bid.
- § 407.357. — Blind bidding permitted, when--invitation to bid, contents--license agreement voidable, damages.
- § 407.400. — Definitions.
- § 407.405. — Pyramid sales schemes prohibited--cancellation of franchise without notice prohibited, exceptions.
- § 407.410. — Double damages, when--limitation on actions--cancellation of franchise without notice grounds for award of damages.
- § 407.413. — Wholesale liquor franchises, discrimination prohibited, when --supplier not to alter franchise without cause--good faith defined --damages to franchise holder, when--provisions applicable when --substantially amended defined.
- § 407.415. — Attorney general may obtain injunction, when--bond not required.
- § 407.420. — Penalty--duty to enforce--jurisdiction of attorney general.
- § 407.430. — Citation of law.
- § 407.432. — Definitions.
- § 407.433. — Protection of credit card and debit card account numbers, prohibited actions, penalty, exceptions--effective date, applicability.
- § 407.434. — Counterfeit credit cards, unlawful practices--defrauding issuer --authorization of acquirer.
- § 407.436. — Penalties.
- § 407.450. — Short title.
- § 407.453. — Definitions.
- § 407.456. — Registration and reports, who shall file, exceptions.
- § 407.459. — Register of documents, maintained by attorney general--public inspection, exception.
- § 407.462. — Registration and reports, required of soliciting organization, fee --form--exceptions.
- § 407.466. — Registration by fund-raisers--form--oath--fees.
- § 407.469. — Disclosure of fund-raising costs and use of professional fund-raiser.
- § 407.472. — Investigations by attorney general--investigative demand, how served--injunction, procedure.
- § 407.478. — Provisions of charitable organizations and solicitations law no bar to other civil actions.
- § 407.489. — No ordinance shall prohibit a nonprofit organization from reselling donated goods in an area with other retailers, limitation.
- § 407.500. — Missouri residents may purchase rifles and shotguns in contiguous states, when.
- § 407.505. — Residents of contiguous states may purchase rifles and shotguns in Missouri, when.
- § 407.511. — Definitions.
- § 407.516. — Odometer fraud, first degree, penalty.
- § 407.521. — Odometer fraud, second degree, penalty.
- § 407.526. — Odometer fraud, third degree, penalty.
- § 407.531. — Repair or replacement--notice of alteration, how shown, removal prohibited, penalty.
- § 407.536. — Odometer mileage to be shown on title, when--incorrect mileage on odometer, procedure--duties of director of revenue--liens on motor vehicle, release of, statement not required--penalties.
- § 407.542. — Attempt to commit odometer fraud in first or second degree, penalties.
- § 407.543. — Conspiracy to commit odometer fraud in first or second degree, penalty.
- § 407.544. — Prior convictions for odometer frauds, court may increase sentence, penalties.
- § 407.546. — Civil damages for odometer violations--venue.
- § 407.551. — Injunction--action may include suspension or revocation of license.
- § 407.553. — Attorney general or prosecutor to handle actions for violations, exception.
- § 407.556. — Dealer or manufacturer in violation subject to revocation or suspension of licenses--laws not applicable to certain motor vehicles.
- § 407.560. — Definitions.
- § 407.563. — Law applicable to breach of new motor vehicles warranties.
- § 407.565. — Report of nonconformity required, when--repairs, duty of manufacturer or agent, when.
- § 407.567. — Replacement of motor vehicle or refund of purchase price, when--allowance deducted for consumer's use--reimbursement, when, application for.
- § 407.569. — Affirmative defenses.
- § 407.571. — Presumptions of nonconformity--exception.
- § 407.573. — Warranty extension, when--complaint remedies information to be furnished--notice to manufacturer required--manufacturer's duties, time limitation.
- § 407.575. — Manufacturer with approved settlement procedure, consumer's duty.
- § 407.577. — Court action by consumer, costs, expenses, attorney's fees, how paid.
- § 407.579. — Consumer's right to other remedies--law to apply, when.
- § 407.581. — Purchase or trade of motor vehicles with certificates of title, requirements--resale of such vehicles, requirements--dealer liability, when--seller misrepresentation, liability.
- § 407.583. — Warranty repairs, labor cost compensation to dealer.
- § 407.585. — Definitions.
- § 407.586. — Law applicable to breach of new farm machinery warranties--report of nonconformity required, when--repairs, duty of manufacturer or agent, when.
- § 407.588. — Replacement of farm machinery or refund of purchase price, when --allowance deducted for consumer's use--refund made to whom.
- § 407.589. — Affirmative defenses.
- § 407.590. — Information on remedies to be furnished consumer--notice of complaint to manufacturer required--manufacturer's duties, time limitation--farm machinery furnished to consumer, when--costs to dealer to be reimbursed, actions brought when.
- § 407.592. — Law applicable to machinery sold after January 1, 1988, not to affect prior contracts--dealers reimbursed for labor, rate.
- § 407.600. — Definitions.
- § 407.610. — Promotion program, notice to attorney general, requirements--unlawful practices--failure to comply, penalty.
- § 407.620. — Cancellation of purchase--printed notice of right to cancel to be given purchaser--form requirements.
- § 407.625. — Exchange program--information required to be furnished purchaser --exchange companies to file certain information annually--failure to comply, penalty.
- § 407.630. — Violation of regulations--penalty.
- § 407.635. — Definitions.
- § 407.637. — Credit service organization--exemptions.
- § 407.638. — Prohibited activities.
- § 407.639. — Copy of bond to be filed with director of finance--purpose of bond --amount of bond--statement by director of finance.
- § 407.640. — Registration statements, filing, contents.
- § 407.641. — Contract, writing, contents.
- § 407.642. — Contract requirements, cancellation clause.
- § 407.643. — Waiver of buyer's rights void.
- § 407.644. — Actions--damages--penalties.
- § 407.660. — Citation of law.
- § 407.661. — Definitions.
- § 407.662. — Rental-purchase agreements, in writing--prohibited provisions --required provisions.
- § 407.663. — Advertisements, requirements.
- § 407.664. — Reinstatement of agreement, when, conditions.
- § 407.665. — Violations, penalties--correction of violation--penalty not a bar to civil action.
- § 407.670. — Citation of law.
- § 407.671. — Definitions.
- § 407.672. — Cancellation of membership.
- § 407.673. — Contract, requirements, right to cancel.
- § 407.674. — Delivery date of goods, exception--savings claims, requirements --contracts not in compliance, unenforceable.
- § 407.675. — Duration of contract, renewal, terms and limitations.
- § 407.676. — Law not applicable, when.
- § 407.677. — Unlawful practices.
- § 407.678. — Waivers, unenforceable.
- § 407.679. — Violations, penalty--penalty not a bar to civil action.
- § 407.700. — Home solicitation sale defined.
- § 407.705. — Cancellation, notice of, how given--cancellation prohibited, when --business day defined.
- § 407.710. — Agreement of sale, required statement, exception.
- § 407.715. — Duties of seller after cancellation.
- § 407.720. — Duties of seller after cancellation--lien of buyer, when.
- § 407.730. — Definitions.
- § 407.732. — Advertising, restrictions, requirements--prices advertised, quantity to be sufficient--surcharge fees--other terms, clearly disclosed.
- § 407.735. — Business practices, nondeceptive--collision damage waiver, terms, conditions, notice required--damages, estimates, how made--remedies.
- § 407.738. — Actions, unlawful subleasing, who may bring--definitions.
- § 407.740. — Penalty, unlawful subleasing--prosecuting attorney, attorney general, duty to commence action, when.
- § 407.742. — Unlawful subleasing, elements of crime.
- § 407.745. — Assignment or transfer of motor vehicle, not unlawful subleasing, when.
- § 407.748. — Violations are unlawful merchandising practices--remedies not exclusive.
- § 407.750. — (Repealed L. 2002 H.B. 1348 § A merged with H.B. 2008 § A) (Repealed L. 2002 H.B. 1348 § A merged with H.B. 2008 § A) (Repealed L. 2002 H.B. 1348 § A merged with H.B. 2008 § A)
- § 407.753. — Manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor not to terminate contract except for good cause--good cause, how established.
- § 407.754. — How to apply to successors in interest--successor in interest defined.
- § 407.755. — Action for damages and costs by retailer for violations--remedy not exclusive.
- § 407.756. — Law, applicability to existing and future contracts.
- § 407.800. — Going-out-of-business sales, requirements, limitations, extension --exceptions.
- § 407.810. — Citation of law.
- § 407.815. — Definitions.
- § 407.816. — Motor driven vehicle, defined for section 407.815--exemption for recreational vehicle dealers or manufacturers.
- § 407.817. — Establishment or transfer of a new motor vehicle dealer, procedures for franchisor.
- § 407.820. — Franchisor subject to jurisdiction of Missouri courts and administrative agencies, when--service of process.
- § 407.822. — Application for hearing with administrative hearing commission, filing, when--time and place of hearing--notice to parties--final order, when--petition for review of final order--franchisee's right to file application for hearing, when--notice to franchisee, when, exceptions--statement required in franchisor's notice--consolidation of applications--burden of proof.
- § 407.825. — Unlawful practices.
- § 407.826. — New motor vehicle dealership, restrictions on operation of or ownership by a franchisor.
- § 407.827. — Duty of franchisor and franchisee, distribution of dealerships in St. Louis located to serve minorities.
- § 407.828. — Franchisor's duties to franchisee--schedule of compensation--claims payment.
- § 407.829. — Missouri motor vehicle commission's duty to ensure minority-owned businesses in St. Louis.
- § 407.830. — Franchisor's defenses against action by franchisee.
- § 407.832. — False advertising, prohibition.
- § 407.835. — Franchisee's right to action for damages, injunction, when.
- § 407.838. — Definitions.
- § 407.840. — Dealership agreement, termination--cancellation--failure to renew to be based on good cause--good cause defined.
- § 407.842. — Notice to dealer of cancellation, content--dealer has sixty days to rectify--exceptions.
- § 407.844. — Farm equipment manufacturers, certain acts prohibited.
- § 407.846. — Law applicable to dealer's agreements, when.
- § 407.848. — Damages in civil action or injunction for dealer against manufacturer, when.
- § 407.850. — Definitions.
- § 407.855. — Repurchase of farm machinery inventory on termination of dealership --repurchase amount credited to debt of retailers--interest to be paid on credit, when, rate.
- § 407.857. — Reimbursement for warranty work performed by certain retail sellers of power equipment.
- § 407.860. — Inventory qualifying for repurchase--percentage to be paid--cost of transportation to warehouse to be paid by retailer--packing and loading, how paid--transferee of manufacturer or distributors, law to apply, when.
- § 407.865. — Repurchase not to affect security interest in inventory and to be subject to bulk sales law.
- § 407.870. — Inventory which does not qualify for repurchase.
- § 407.875. — Liability for failure to repurchase inventory.
- § 407.880. — Death of retailer or majority stockholder--option of surviving spouse or heir for repurchase of inventory, time limitation, exception.
- § 407.885. — Application to existing contracts and future contracts.
- § 407.890. — (Repealed L. 2002 H.B. 1348 § A merged with H.B. 2008 § A) (Repealed L. 2002 H.B. 1348 § A merged with H.B. 2008 § A) (Repealed L. 2002 H.B. 1348 § A merged with H.B. 2008 § A)
- § 407.895. — Manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor not to terminate contract except for good cause--good cause established, how.
- § 407.897. — Law to apply to successors in interest--not applicable, when --application to existing contracts and future contracts.
- § 407.898. — Civil action for unlawful termination of contract, authorized--costs and attorney fees recoverable.
- § 407.900. — Definitions.
- § 407.902. — Art delivered to art dealer for sale or exhibition deemed consignment, when, exception--written contract required, contents.
- § 407.904. — Consignment, effect.
- § 407.905. — Art dealer is agent of artist--work of art and sale proceeds held in trust for artist, not subject to creditor of consignee.
- § 407.907. — Waiver of proceeds in trust by artist, requirements.
- § 407.908. — Contracts, prior to August 13, 1984, not affected, exceptions.
- § 407.910. — Violations--punitive damage and costs authorized.
- § 407.911. — Definitions.
- § 407.912. — Commission to become due, when--termination of employment, all commissions due, when.
- § 407.913. — Failure to pay sales representative commission, liability in civil action for actual damages--additional damages allowed--attorney fees and costs.
- § 407.914. — Out-of-state principal with sales representative soliciting in this state, Missouri courts to have jurisdiction.
- § 407.915. — Civil action for all claims against principal may be joined--express or contract waivers of commission laws, invalid.
- § 407.924. — Division of liquor control to enforce underage tobacco sales--annual report submitted.
- § 407.925. — Definitions.
- § 407.926. — No tobacco sales to minors--penalties.
- § 407.927. — Required sign stating violation of state law to sell tobacco to minors under age 18--display of sign required on tobacco displays and vending machines.
- § 407.928. — Restrictions on sales of individual packs of cigarettes.
- § 407.929. — Proof of age required, when--defense to action for violation is reasonable reliance on proof--liability.
- § 407.931. — Unlawful to sell or distribute tobacco products to minors--vending machine requirements--what persons are liable--owners exempt, when --appeal to administrative hearing commission, when.
- § 407.932. — Political subdivisions may make more stringent rules.
- § 407.933. — Minors employed by division of liquor control may purchase cigarettes for enforcement purposes--misrepresentation of age, penalty.
- § 407.934. — Sales tax license required to sell tobacco products--division of liquor control to have inspection authority--limitations on use of minors for enforcement purposes.
- § 407.935. — Definitions.
- § 407.937. — Right to cancel contract--notice of cancellation, effective when --form of cancellation.
- § 407.938. — Contract, form of--notice required, contents--contract to be accompanied by notice of cancellation, contents.
- § 407.940. — Foreclosure consultants, unlawful acts--penalty.
- § 407.941. — Waiver, void--penalty.
- § 407.943. — Action against foreclosure consultant authorized--exemplary damages authorized--remedies not exclusive.
- § 407.950. — Definitions.
- § 407.953. — Warranty express or implied, one year required.
- § 407.955. — Nonconformity of assistive device to be repaired at no cost.
- § 407.957. — Nonconformity not repaired within reasonable time, options of consumer.
- § 407.959. — Lease, early termination--reasonable allowance for use, how computed.
- § 407.961. — Consumer to receive comparable device or refund, procedure--lease unenforceable against consumer after refund.
- § 407.963. — Resale or lease of returned device, full disclosure required.
- § 407.965. — Arbitration of disputes may be submitted, filing fee, procedure--waivers of consumer's rights are void.
- § 407.967. — Action for damages, attorney's fees and costs may be brought by consumer.
- § 407.970. — Rules, procedure to adopt--suspension or revocation of rules, procedure.
- § 407.980. — Convenience business defined--businesses not included in definition--preemption by state of all security regulations.
- § 407.985. — Equipment required for security of convenience business--limitation on cash after 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.--prohibited window signs and treatment--operator defined.
- § 407.987. — Training to be provided for employees in robbery deterrence and safety--time limitation to provide.
- § 407.990. — Penalty.
- § 407.1000. — (Repealed L. 2001 H.B. 788 § A) (Repealed L. 2001 H.B. 788 § A) (Repealed L. 2001 H.B. 788 § A) (Repealed L. 2001 H.B. 788 § A) (Repealed L. 2001 H.B. 788 § A)
- § 407.1025. — Definitions.
- § 407.1028. — Long-arm jurisdiction, motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) businesses.
- § 407.1031. — Procedure, before administrative hearing commission, application, notice, hearing, order, review.
- § 407.1034. — Unlawful merchandising practices by motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) franchisor.
- § 407.1035. — Relevant market area for motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle franchises, definitions.
- § 407.1037. — Location of dealerships in City of St. Louis.
- § 407.1040. — License approval in metropolitan areas, minorities.
- § 407.1043. — Defenses.
- § 407.1046. — False advertising prohibited.
- § 407.1047. — Compensation agreements between franchisors and franchisees engaged in sale of motorcycles and ATVs.
- § 407.1049. — Civil action, remedies.
- § 407.1060. — Definitions.
- § 407.1062. — Structured settlement payment transfers, requirements.
- § 407.1064. — Approval by court, notice.
- § 407.1066. — Right to rescind--limitation of liability--limitation of jurisdiction.
- § 407.1068. — Application of law.
- § 407.1070. — Definitions.
- § 407.1073. — Telemarketers, required disclosures--misrepresentations prohibited.
- § 407.1076. — Unlawful telemarketing acts or practices.
- § 407.1079. — Telemarketers required to keep certain records.
- § 407.1082. — Penalties--criminal penalties--civil damages.
- § 407.1085. — Exemptions--attorney general to receive complaints.
- § 407.1090. — Required disclosures for entities soliciting contributions.
- § 407.1095. — Definitions.
- § 407.1098. — Telephone solicitation of member on no-call list prohibited.
- § 407.1101. — Attorney general to create no-call list database--rules--inclusion of national database--database not a public record--no cost to subscribers.
- § 407.1104. — Caller identification service, telephone solicitor not to interfere with subscriber's use of service.
- § 407.1107. — Penalties, attorney general to enforce--civil, criminal, injunctive relief--private actions--defenses--statute of limitations.
- § 407.1110. — Advisory group for consumer protection from telemarketers--publication of information on consumer rights.
- § 407.1120. — Definitions.
- § 407.1123. — Unsolicited electronic mail without either return e-mail address or toll-free number prohibited
- § 407.1126. — Penalties.
- § 407.1129. — Damages.
- § 407.1132. — Interactive computer service may block certain electronic mail without liability--federal law to control if enacted.
- § 407.1135. — Definitions.
- § 407.1138. — Prohibited acts--rulemaking authority, attorney general.
- § 407.1141. — Attorney general to initiate proceedings for violation--penalties--defenses--action barred, when.
- § 407.1200. — Definitions.
- § 407.1203. — Service contracts issued, when, requirements--registration, fee--faithful performance of obligations, requirements--fees not taxable--licensing requirement exemption, exception--compliance.
- § 407.1206. — Insurance policies to state insurer's duty to pay or provide service.
- § 407.1209. — Service contract form--required statements--required contents--return of contract, when--additional required contents.
- § 407.1212. — Provider's use of name prohibited, when--false statements prohibited--purchase of service contract not required, when.
- § 407.1215. — Accurate records required--record contents--records retained, time period--electronic records--discontinued business records maintained, time period--records available to director upon request.
- § 407.1218. — Notice of termination required before termination.
- § 407.1221. — Providers considered agents of insurer--indemnification not prohibited.
- § 407.1224. — Director's powers--hearing may be requested--director's duty--director may seek injunction--penalty.
- § 407.1225. — Rulemaking authority.
- § 407.1227. — Limitations on application of service contract law.
- § 407.1240. — Definitions.
- § 407.1243. — Registration statement required, content--approval by attorney general, procedure--grandfather clause.
- § 407.1246. — Renewal of registration, procedure, fee.
- § 407.1249. — Right to rescind and cancel, time period allowed.
- § 407.1252. — Complaint procedure--violations, remedy.
- § 407.1320. — Definitions.
- § 407.1323. — Recreational vehicle manufacturers and dealers, written agreement required, when--sales of RVs, conditions.
- § 407.1326. — Termination notice, requirements, contents.
- § 407.1329. — Repurchase upon termination of agreement.
- § 407.1332. — Change in ownership, notice--rejection of change, notice.
- § 407.1335. — Succession in dealerships, conditions, restrictions and prohibitions.
- § 407.1338. — Warranty service, warrantor to provide written obligations --compensation of dealer for warranty service, submission of warranty claims, procedure.
- § 407.1340. — Violation of dealer agreement.
- § 407.1343. — Damage to new RVs, written disclosure to dealer required, when --reversion of ownership to manufacturer or distributor, when.
- § 407.1346. — New RV dealership, restrictions on operation or ownership by a manufacturer.
- § 407.1355. — Social Security numbers, prohibited actions involving.
- § 407.1360. — Definitions.
- § 407.1362. — Dealership agreements, good cause needed to terminate or cancel.
- § 407.1364. — Notice of termination or cancellation, contents.
- § 407.1366. — Change in ownership, notice required.
- § 407.1368. — Repurchase required, when.
- § 407.1370. — Applicability.