Missouri Laws 339.546 – Violations of law — criminal penalties
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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 339.546
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the 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.
- 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.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- 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
Any person or corporation who knowingly violates any provision of sections 339.500 to 339.549 is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. Any officer or agent of a corporation, or member or agent of a partnership or association, who knowingly and personally participates in or is an accessory to any violation of sections 339.500 to 339.549 is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. This section shall not be construed to release any person from civil liability or criminal prosecution pursuant to any other law of this state. The commission may cause a complaint to be filed for a violation of section 339.501 in any court of competent jurisdiction, and perform such other acts as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of sections 339.500 to 339.549.