Nothing in sections 381.011 to 381.241 shall be construed as prohibiting the division of premiums and charges between or among a title insurer and its title agent or agency, two or more title insurers, one or more title insurers and one or more title agents or agencies or two or more title agents or agencies, provided such division of premiums and charges does not constitute:

1. (1) An unlawful rebate or inducement under the provisions of sections 381.011 to 381.241; or
2. (2) Payment of a forwarding fee or finder's fee.

(L. 1987 S.B. 251 § 17, Repealed L. 2000 S.B. 894)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).