Mo. Code Regs. tit. 15 § 60-9.080

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 15 CSR 60-9.080 - Material Untruths

PURPOSE: The attorney general administers and enforces the provisions of the Merchandising Practices Act, Chapter 407, RSMo. The attorney general may make rules necessary to the administration and enforcement of the provisions of Chapter 407, RSMo and, in order to provide notice to the public, may specify meanings of terms used in the Act. This rule specifies the settled meanings of certain terms used in the enforcement of the Act and provides notice to the public of their application. Methods, acts, uses and practices specified are not intended to be an all inclusive list of misrepresentation but this rule enumerates specific acts and practices which are misrepresentations and are viola-tive of section 407.020, RSMo.

(1) It is a misrepresentation for any person in connection with the advertisement or sale of merchandise to make an untrue statement of material fact.

15 CSR 60-9.080

AUTHORITY: sections 407.020, RSMo Supp. 1992 and 407.145, RSMo Supp. 1993.* Original rule filed March 18, 1994, effective Sept. 30, 1994.

*Original authority: 407.020, RSMo 1967, amended 1973, 1985, 1986, 1992 and 407.145, RSMo 1986, amended 1993.