Missouri § 331.085 - Board may request injunction, restraining order or other court order, when, procedure.
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§ 331.085. Board may request injunction, restraining order or other court order, when, procedure.
1. Upon application by the board, and the necessary burden having been met, a court of general jurisdiction may grant an injunction, restraining order or other order as may be appropriate to enjoin a person from:
(1) Offering to engage or engaging in the performance of any acts or practices for which a certificate of registration or authority, permit or license is required by this chapter upon a showing that such acts or practices were performed or offered to be performed without a certificate of registration or authority, permit or license; or
(2) Engaging in any practice or business authorized by a certificate of registration or authority, permit or license issued pursuant to this chapter upon a showing that the holder presents a substantial probability of serious danger to the health, safety or welfare of any resident of this state or client or patient of the licensee.
2. Any such action shall be commenced either in the county in which such conduct occurred or in the county in which the defendant resides.
3. Any action brought pursuant to this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any penalty provided in this chapter and may be brought concurrently with other actions to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a person licensed or registered pursuant to chapter 334 whose license is in good standing from acting within the scope of his or her practice.
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(L. 1999 H.B. 343 merged with S.B. 8 & 173)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 331.085 cover?
Section 331.085 ("Board may request injunction, restraining order or other court order, when, procedure.") 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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