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MO HB1719
Bill
Status
1/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
Edward Schieffer
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AI Summary
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Prohibits persons or businesses from misrepresenting their geographic location by listing a fictitious or assumed business name in telephone directories or advertisements (written, television, radio, or flyers)
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Requires that any listing or advertisement using a fictitious or assumed name must include the business's full address including state to comply with the law
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Provides immunity from liability to advertisement publishers, telephone directories, and their agents unless they are the actual supplier committing the deceptive practice
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Classifies violations as unlawful practices under section 407.020 of Missouri law
Legislative Description
Prohibits a person or business from misrepresenting its geographic location by using a fictitious or assumed business name in a telephone directory or advertisement
Last Action
Referred: Small Business (H)
5/14/2010