PURPOSE: The attorney general administers and enforces the provisions of the Merchandising Practices Act, Chapter 407, RSMo (1986). This rule specifies acts and practices that are deemed to be violative of section 407.020, RSMo (1986).
(1) A seller shall not make any reference to a policy of matching or bettering competitors' prices in any television or print advertisement unless the seller clearly and prominently discloses in the advertisement all material conditions and limitations that apply and that full details are posted at the seller's place of business.(2) A seller shall not make any reference to a policy of matching or bettering competitors' prices in any radio advertisement if material limitations exist unless the advertisement includes the statement: Some substantial conditions and limitations apply. See full detail in store, or words to that effect.(3) Any policy of matching or bettering competitors' prices shall not place an unrealistic or unreasonable burden on the consumer. AUTHORITY: sections 407.020 and 407.145, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed June 25, 1990, effective Nov. 30, 1990. *Original authority: 407.020, RSMo 1967, amended 1973, 1985, 1986 and 407.145, RSMo 1986.