1. Bedding may not be manufactured in whole, or in part, from any secondhand material unless such material has been sanitized, germicidally treated or cleaned by a method approved by the department.

2. All bedding containing material that is sanitized, germicidally treated or cleaned in accordance with subsection 1 of this section shall bear a clear and conspicuous label that states:

“THIS BEDDING CONTAINS PREVIOUSLY USED MATERIALS WHICH HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN A REASONABLE MANNER TO KILL GERMS AND INSECTS AND TO PREVENT INFECTION.”

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In addition, such label shall state:

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 421.038

  • 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

(1) The specific methods of sanitizing, germicidal treatment or cleaning applied;

(2) The date on which the article was sanitized, treated or cleaned;

(3) The name, address and permit number of the person applying the sanitizing, treatment or cleaning; and

(4) Specifically which materials or articles have been sanitized, treated or cleaned.

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