Missouri Laws 375.780 – Penalties for violation of this chapter
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1. A person commits a crime if he or she willfully violates any of the provisions of this chapter. If not otherwise specifically provided for, the crime is a class B misdemeanor.
2. The director may refer such evidence as is available concerning violations of this section to the proper prosecuting attorney, who with or without a criminal reference, or the attorney general under section 27.030, may institute the appropriate criminal proceedings.
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 375.780
- Director: the director of the department of commerce and insurance. See Missouri Laws 375.001
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
3. Nothing in this section shall limit the power of the state to punish any person for any conduct that constitutes a crime under any other state statute.