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MO HB1719

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Schieffer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Provides immunity from liability to advertisement publishers, telephone directories, and their agents unless they are the actual supplier committing the deceptive practice

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Small Business5/14/2010

Full Bill Text

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