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MO HB644

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits persons or businesses from misrepresenting their geographic location by listing a fictitious or assumed business name in telephone directories, written advertisements, television, radio, or flyers.

  • Violation occurs only when the business name misrepresents geographic location AND the listing or advertisement fails to include the business address and state.

  • Provides immunity from liability for advertising platforms, telephone directory providers, and their agents unless they are the same entity as the supplier committing the deceptive act.

  • Classifies violations as unlawful practices under section 407.020, subjecting violators to enforcement under Missouri's consumer protection laws.

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

Executive Session - No Action Taken

4/6/2011

Committee Referrals

Small Business3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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