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MS HB194

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joe Warren

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013 for the law authorizing state and federal law enforcement officers to seize contraband tobacco valued at $15,000 or more

  • Seized tobacco with retail value exceeding $1,000,000 may involve State Auditor assistance in investigation, inventory, appraisal, and sale

  • Sale proceeds are distributed as follows: 10% to State Tax Commission, 8% to State Auditor (if they assisted), 2% to local law enforcement (if they assisted), and remainder to State General Fund

  • Purchasers of seized tobacco at public auction must affix Mississippi cigarette stamps or ship out of state within 72 hours of receipt

  • Effective date of July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Contraband tobacco; extend repealer on authority of law enforcement officers to seize.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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