2020 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXVI - Trade and Commerce
Chapter 407 - Merchandising Practices
Section 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.
Effective - 28 Aug 2002
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. — 1. The wholesaler, manufacturer or distributor shall repurchase that inventory previously purchased from him and held by the retailer at the date of termination of the contract. The provisions of sections 407.850 to 407.885 shall apply to the transferee of such wholesaler, manufacturer or distributor if such transferee acquired substantially all of the assets of such wholesaler, manufacturer or distributor. The wholesaler, manufacturer or distributor shall pay one hundred percent of the net cost of all new, unsold, undamaged and complete equipment, implements, machinery, and attachments and ninety-five percent of the current net price of all new, unused and undamaged repair parts. The retailer shall pay the cost of transportation to the nearest warehouse maintained by the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor, or to a mutually agreeable site. The wholesaler, manufacturer or distributor shall pay the retailer five percent of the current net price on all new, unused and undamaged repair parts returned to cover the cost of handling, packing and loading. The wholesaler, manufacturer or distributor shall have the option of performing the handling, packing and loading in lieu of paying the five percent for these services. The retailer shall pay the cost of transportation to the nearest warehouse maintained by the wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor, or to a mutually agreeable site.
2. Upon payment of the repurchase amount to the retailer, the title and right of possession to the repurchased inventory shall transfer to the wholesaler, manufacturer or distributor.
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(L. 1982 H.B. 958 § 3, A.L. 1987 S.B. 35, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1348 merged with H.B. 2008)
