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MO SB101

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jay Wasson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines a florist as any business deriving 50% or more of gross income from the sale or arranging for the sale of flowers or floral arrangements

  • Prohibits misrepresenting a florist's geographical location in telephone directories, directory assistance databases, internet websites, and print advertisements

  • Requires that if a florist's name indicates a location different from its actual physical location, a conspicuous notice must clearly state the municipality and state where the florist is actually physically located

  • Exempts publishers of directories, aggregating websites, print media publishers, internet service providers, and services that display advertisements from these requirements

  • Classifies violations as unlawful practices under Missouri's consumer protection statute (407.020) and allows prosecution through the same enforcement mechanisms

Legislative Description

Prohibits florists from including a geographic reference in their name or advertising if they are not physically located at that place

Last Action

Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Professional Registration And Licensing3/27/2013
General Laws1/24/2013

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