Why Join MOLAG?
Government agencies coordinate. Regulators coordinate. Prosecutors coordinate. Missouri businesses should, too.
The Missouri Licensing Advocacy Group (MOLAG) brings together licensed businesses, operators, manufacturers, attorneys, and industry professionals to advocate for fair, transparent, and consistent regulation throughout Missouri. Whether your concern involves licensing, electronic amusement devices, Chapter 572 enforcement, or broader government regulation, MOLAG exists so businesses do not have to face those challenges alone.
Why join MOLAG? Because Government Is Organized. Missouri Businesses Should Be Too.
What
What is MOLAG?
The Missouri Licensing Advocacy Group (MOLAG) is Missouri's trade association dedicated to protecting licensed businesses through research, education, legislative advocacy, and coordinated legal support. We work with business owners, manufacturers, operators, legislators, attorneys, and other stakeholders to encourage objective laws, consistent enforcement, and due process for every Missouri business.
Why
Why does MOLAG exist?
Missouri's regulatory landscape is often inconsistent. Different jurisdictions may approach similar businesses differently, while evolving interpretations can create uncertainty for owners trying to operate responsibly. MOLAG exists to promote clear statewide standards, provide reliable information, and give businesses a unified voice in legislative and regulatory discussions.
Benefits
What are the benefits of membership?
Membership provides access to resources that few individual businesses could reasonably develop on their own, including legal research, technical information, legislative monitoring, regulatory updates, strategic analysis, educational materials, and a statewide network of businesses working toward the same goal: fair treatment under Missouri law.
The Collective
How does collective research and advocacy benefit every member?
Every question researched, every technical report reviewed, every court decision analyzed, and every legislative development monitored becomes part of a growing body of knowledge available to the organization. Instead of every business starting from scratch, members benefit from the combined experience, research, and advocacy of the entire membership. Together, the industry becomes stronger than any individual business could be alone.
Enforcement Actions
Why join before enforcement occurs at your location?
Once regulators or law enforcement arrive, important decisions often must be made immediately. Early preparation allows members to understand the regulatory environment, preserve relevant information, access educational resources, and connect with experienced professionals before time-sensitive issues arise. While no organization can guarantee a particular outcome or prevent enforcement action, preparation almost always provides more options than reacting after the fact.