Missouri Laws 443.819 – Brokerage business to be operated under actual names of persons or ..
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1. No person engaged in a business regulated by sections 443.701 to 443.893 shall operate or engage in such business under a name other than the real names of the persons conducting such business, a corporate name adopted pursuant to law, or a fictitious name registered with the secretary of state‘s office.
2. Any person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. A person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this section is guilty of a class D felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | up to 7 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 443.819
- 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