GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALES
Businesses must register going-out-of-business sales
Businesses conducting going-out-of-business sales must register the sale with the Attorney General's Office at least 10 days before it begins. This state law — Section 407.800 — also applies to any advertising using language that indicates a store is closing, such as "liquidation sale." The registration must include a list of inventory to be sold. Inventory may not be added after the sale begins.
Sale Registration
- Businesses conducting going-out-of-business sales must register the sale with the Attorney General's Office at least 10 days before it begins. The registration affidavit is available below.
- The registration must include a list of inventory to be sold.
- Inventory may not be added after the sale begins.
- Going-out-of-business sales should last no more than 60 days. If a sale must exceed that length, an extension affidavit must be filed and is available below.
- All registration and renewal statements must be signed by hand and notarized.
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