Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 2, § 70-40.055
Sale or Distribution of Wood Products Similar in Appearance to Treated Timber—Identification—Penalties
Effective Sep 30, 2008section 280.050, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Dec. 16, 1985, effective May 15, 1986. Rescinded: Filed Feb. 6, 2008, changed to amended June 23, 2008, effective Sept. 30, 2008. *Original authority: 280.050, RSMo 1961, amended 1979, 1984, 1993, 1995Plant Industries
PURPOSE: This rule will provide a method of distinguishing between timber products dipped in nonpreservatives and timber products treated according to the Missouri Treated Timber Law. This rule also specifies that a violation is punishable under section 407.110, RSMo 1986, the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.
- (1) The sale of wood products to which nonpreservative solutions have been applied, such as used motor oil, diesel fuel, and tar solutions, green or brown stains, or any other solutions similar in appearance to acceptable wood preservatives, but not recognized as such under 2 CSR 70–40.015(1) of this law, is prohibited.
- (2) Violation of this rule shall be considered prima facie evidence of violation of the Merchandising Practices Act, Chapter 407, RSMo and shall subject the violator to all its enforcement provisions.
AUTHORITY: section 280.050, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Dec. 16, 1985, effective May 15, 1986. Rescinded: Filed Feb. 6, 2008, changed to amended June 23, 2008, effective Sept. 30, 2008. *Original authority: 280.050, RSMo 1961, amended 1979, 1984, 1993, 1995.