Cal. Civ. Code § 407.030
Voluntary compliance, assurance made, effect of — violation, penalty
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1. In the administration of this chapter, the attorney general may accept an assurance of voluntary compliance with respect to any method, act, use, practice or solicitation deemed to be violative of this chapter from any person who has engaged in or is engaging in such a method, act, use, practice or solicitation. The assurance of voluntary compliance shall be in writing and shall be filed with and subject to the approval of the circuit court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has his principal place of business, or the circuit court of Cole County. Such assurance of voluntary compliance shall not be considered an admission of violation for any purpose. 2. Any person who violates the terms of an assurance of voluntary compliance entered into under subsection 1 of this section shall forfeit and pay to the state a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars per violation. For the purposes of this subsection, the circuit court of a county approving an assurance of voluntary compliance shall retain jurisdiction, and the attorney general acting in the name of the state may petition for recovery of civil penalties under this subsection.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 407.030 establishes a mechanism by which the state Attorney General can accept a written "assurance of voluntary compliance" from a person or business suspected of violating Missouri's consumer protection laws, rather than immediately pursuing litigation. This agreement must be filed with and approved by a circuit court, and signing it does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing. If the party later breaks the terms of that agreement, they may be required to pay a civil penalty of up to $2,000 for each violation, recoverable by the Attorney General through the approving circuit court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Missouri should be aware that under § 407.030, the Attorney General has the authority to offer a voluntary compliance agreement as an alternative to formal enforcement action when a consumer protection concern arises. Operators who enter into such an agreement typically document their commitment to specific corrective practices in writing, since any subsequent deviation from those terms can trigger civil penalties of up to $2,000 per violation. Maintaining clear records of business practices and promptly addressing any compliance concerns helps demonstrate good-faith adherence to the terms of any such agreement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 407.030, Missouri tenants should know that when a landlord or housing-related business has entered into a voluntary compliance agreement with the Attorney General, that agreement carries legal weight — violations of its terms can result in civil penalties of up to $2,000 per violation pursued by the state. If a tenant believes a landlord is acting contrary to the terms of such an agreement, one general path is to contact the Missouri Attorney General's consumer protection office, which oversees enforcement of these agreements. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand whether a voluntary compliance agreement may be relevant to their situation and what options generally exist under Missouri law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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