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RSMo 407.023effective 28 Aug 1982

Representation of a business at wholesale trade shows or markets

In plain English

Someone who says they represent a business at a wholesale trade show or market must have written proof showing they actually work for or have a contract with that business before they can rent space there. If someone breaks this rule, it counts as an unlawful merchandising practice.

Word-for-word law

407.023. Representation of a business at trade shows or markets — of agency required. — 1. No person who alleges to represent a particular business at a shall rent or space at the trade show or market unless he can produce written evidence of the or contract status with the business he to represent; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall apply to any trade show or market which endeavors to obtain evidence of said agency's relationship or contract status.

2. Any violation of this section is an .

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Source & history notes

(L. 1982 H.B. 1031)

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