Missouri § 324.2127 - Prohibited acts.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 324.2127 — Prohibited acts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 324.2127. Prohibited acts.
No insurer or licensee, court, or law enforcement officer shall:
(1) Pay a fee or rebate or give or promise anything of value in order to secure a settlement, compromise, remission, or reduction of the amount of any bail bond to:
(a) A jailer, police officer, peace officer, committing judge, or any other person who has power to arrest or to hold in custody any person; or
(b) Any public official or public employee;
(2) Pay a fee or rebate or give anything of value to an attorney in bail bond matters, except in defense of any action on a bond;
(3) Pay a fee or rebate or give anything of value to the principal or anyone on the principal's behalf;
(4) Accept anything of value from a principal except the premium and expenses incurred, provided that the licensee shall be permitted to accept collateral security or other indemnity from the principal in accordance with the provisions of section 324.2130.
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(L. 2004 S.B. 1122, A.L. 2026 S.B. 1421)
Transferred 2026; formerly 374.717
Severability clause, see § 1.1010
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 324.2127
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 324.2127 cover?
Section 324.2127 ("Prohibited acts.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Missouri law?
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