1. 1. Sections 381.011 to 381.241 shall apply to all persons engaged in the business of title insurance in this state.
2. 2. Except as otherwise expressly provided in sections 381.011 to 381.241, and except where the context otherwise requires, all provisions of the insurance laws of this state applying to insurance and insurance companies generally shall apply to title insurance and title insurance companies. No law of this state enacted after September 28, 1987, that is inconsistent with the provisions of such sections shall be applicable to the business of title insurance unless such law specifically states that it is to be applicable to the business of title insurance.
3. 3. Nothing in sections 381.011 to 381.241 shall be construed to authorize the practice of law by any person who is not duly admitted to practice law in this state nor shall it be construed to authorize the director to regulate the practice of law or the sale of real estate.

(L. 1987 S.B. 251 § 2, Repealed L. 2000 S.B. 894)

(2002) Senate Bill 894 provision declared unconstitutional as a violation of the clear title requirement of Art. III, Section 23. Home Builders of Greater St. Louis v. State, 75 S.W.3d 267 (Mo.banc).