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MO SB101
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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Prohibits misrepresenting a florist's geographical location in telephone directories, directory assistance databases, internet websites, and print advertisements
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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
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Exempts publishers of directories, aggregating websites, print media publishers, internet service providers, and services that display advertisements from these requirements
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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