392.175. 1. As used in this section, the meanings of words andphrases shall have the same meaning as given to such words and phrases insection 386.020, RSMo.
2. A telecommunications company that provides operator serviceswithin this state shall enable a caller to access a live operator at thebeginning of a call by a means that is easily and readily understood.
3. The requirements of this section shall not apply to telephoneslocated in any correctional or detention facility.
(L. 1997 S.B. 333 ยง 1)