Missouri Laws 339.541 – Deception or fraud in applications, taking examination or falsely ..
1. It shall be a class B misdemeanor for any person to practice any deception or fraud with respect to his or her identity in connection with an application for certification or licensure or in the taking of an examination for certification as a state certified real estate appraiser or licensure as a state licensed real estate appraiser or by holding himself or herself out to any member of the public or representing himself or herself as a state certified real estate appraiser or a state licensed real estate appraiser when, in fact, he or she is not so.
2. It shall be a class B misdemeanor for any corporation, business, or controlling person to practice any deception or fraud in its identity in connection with an application or holding out to any member of the public or representation as a licensed appraisal management company when in fact it is not so.
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 339.541
- Appraisal: A determination of property value.
- 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.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- 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