Missouri Laws 354.305 – Corporation advertising assets also to show liabilities — penalties
1. Whenever any corporation subject to the provisions of sections 354.010 to 354.380 doing business in this state advertises its assets, either in any newspaper or periodical, or by any sign, circular, card, policy of insurance or certificate of renewal thereof, it shall, in the same connection, equally conspicuously advertise its liabilities, the same to be determined in the manner required in making statement to the department, and all advertisements purporting to show the amount of capital of the company shall show only the amount of capital actually paid up in cash.
2. Any corporation subject to the provisions of sections 354.010 to 354.380 or enrollment representative violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a class B misdemeanor, punishable as provided by law.
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 354.305
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- 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.
- Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
- 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