JEFFERSON CITY — A new age verification rule going into effect in Missouri could be challenged in court by a trade association representing the adult entertainment industry.

Just days after Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced the rules would go into effect Nov. 30, the Free Speech Coalition said it is waiting to review a final draft of the regulations before determining if litigation will be necessary.

“We're certainly looking at a potential challenge in Missouri. The rules were drafted without any real legislative debate or input and there are huge issues with them legally and technically,” said Mike Stabile, director of public policy for the nonprofit.

Hanaway, a Republican appointed to the post by Gov. Mike Kehoe in August, announced last week that the regulations d

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