536.310. 1. The board shall:
(1) Provide state agencies with input regarding rules that adversely affect small businesses;
(2) Solicit input and conduct hearings from small business owners and state agencies regarding any rules proposed by a state agency; and
(3) Provide an evaluation report to the governor and the general assembly, including any recommendations and evaluations of state agencies regarding regulatory fairness for Missouri's small businesses. The report shall include comments from small businesses, state agency responses, and a summary of any public testimony on rules brought before the board for consideration.
2. In any inquiry conducted by the board because of a request from a small business owner, the board may make recommendations to the state agency. If the board makes recommendations, such recommendations shall be based on any of the following grounds:
(1) The rule creates an undue barrier to the formation, operation, and expansion of small businesses in a manner that significantly outweighs the rule's benefits to the public; or
(2) New or significant economic information indicates the proposed rule would create an undue impact on small businesses; or
(3) Technology, economic conditions, or other relevant factors justifying the purpose for the rule has changed or no longer exists; or
(4) If the rule was adopted after August 28, 2004, whether the actual effect on small businesses was not reflected in or significantly exceeded the small business impact statement submitted prior to the adoption of the rules.
(L. 2004 H.B. 978, A.L. 2005 H.B. 576)
Missouri General Assembly