Missouri

Contract and Conduct Requirements

At least 72 hours before executing a contract, a PRO must provide in writing:

• the rate schedule

• upon request, a list of works licensed for use at the premises

• instructions for accessing the full list of licensed works, including location and toll-free contact information

Contracts must be in writing, signed by both parties, and include the proprietor's name, business address, location, the PRO’s name and address, contract duration (not to exceed one year unless agreed or part of a national agreement), and the rate schedule.

PROs must file a printed list of licensed works with the Attorney General and provide electronic access to trade associations or proprietors upon request, at the proprietor’s expense.

PROs are prohibited from:

• Conducting business without disclosing their identity and purpose,

• Collecting fees not authorized by contract,

• Using coercive or unfair tactics, including threatening legal action to pressure a contract,

• Charging unreasonable royalties compared to similar licenses,

• Charging nonprofits for musical festivals unless they provide, upon request, a list of restricted works prior to the event.

Remedies for Violations

Violations are punishable as a class C misdemeanor. Proprietors may seek actual damages, injunctions, attorney fees, and other legal or equitable relief. These remedies are cumulative and do not replace other legal rights. The law does not apply to PRO contracts with FCC-licensed broadcasters or cable operators and similar transmission services.