Missouri Laws 337.335 – Violations, penalty
1. Any person found guilty of violating any provision of sections 337.300 to 337.345* is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by law.
2. All fees or other compensation received for services rendered in violation of sections 337.300 to 337.345* shall be refunded.
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 337.335
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- 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
3. The committee shall inquire as to any violation of any provision of sections 337.300 to 337.345* and may institute actions for penalties herein prescribed, and shall enforce generally the provisions of sections 337.300 to 337.345*.
4. Any person, organization, association or corporation who reports or provides information to the committee or the division under sections 337.300 to 337.345* and who does so in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof.
5. Upon application by the committee the attorney general may on behalf of the committee request that a court of competent jurisdiction grant an injunction, restraining order, or other order as may be appropriate to enjoin a person from:
(1) Offering to engage or engaging in the performance of any acts or practices for which a certificate of registration or authority, permit, or license is required upon a showing that such acts or practices were performed or offered to be performed without a certificate of registration or authority, permit or license; or
(2) Engaging in any practice or business authorized by a certificate of registration or authority, permit, or license issued under sections 337.300 to 337.345* upon a showing that the holder presents a substantial probability of serious harm to the health, safety, or welfare of any resident of this state or client or patient of the licensee.
6. Any action brought under the provisions of this section shall be commenced either in the county in which such conduct occurred or in the county in which the defendant resides.
7. Any action brought under this section may be in addition to or in lieu of any penalty provided by sections 337.300 to 337.345* and may be brought concurrently with other actions to enforce sections 337.300 to 337.345*.