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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context, for the purposes of sections 416.011 to 416.161:
(1)“Commodity” means any kind of real, personal or mixed property, but does not include the labor of a human being;
(2)“Person” means any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association or any other legal or commercial entity;
(3)“Service” means any kind of activity performed in whole or in part for financial gain but does not include labor which is performed by individuals as employees of others;
(4)“Trade or commerce” means any economic activity involving or relating to any commodity or service.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Trade and Commerce § 416.021. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xxvi-trade-and-commerce/mo-rev-st-416-021/
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