SCS SB 355 -- ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR THE SALE OR LEASE OF A
VEHICLE

This bill allows motor vehicle, powersport, and boat dealers to
fill in blanks on standardize forms if they don't charge for the
service.  They may charge an administrative fee of less than $200
for storing and filing forms related to the sale or lease of a
vehicle.  The administrative fee must be charged to all retail
customers and be disclosed as a separate itemized charge with a
disclaimer to the customer that it is not a legally required fee.
If the courts rule that administrative fees charged in compliance
with this section constitute the unauthorized practice or
business of law, no person who paid an administrative fee may
recover the fee or damages; and no person who charged the fee
will be guilty of a misdemeanor as provided in Section 484.020,
RSMo.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:26 am