§ 50-295. Prosecution for unlawful practices.  


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  • Whenever the city counselor has reason to believe that any person is engaged in or is about to engage in any practice declared to be unlawful by section 50-292 and that proceedings would be in the public interest, he may thereafter file an information or complaint in the municipal court, as provided in the Missouri Rules of Practice and Procedure in Municipal Courts, against such person. Before commencing any action by the filing of such information or complaint, the person against whom proceedings are contemplated shall be given written notice specifying the claimed unlawful business practice, the complainant's name, and the date of alleged violation, and such person shall have 14 days within which to appear before the supervisor and show why proceedings should not be instituted and to present evidence upon the charge.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 26.254; Ord. No. 41718, 1-26-73)