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MS SB2045

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Billy Hudson

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 27-19-56.5 to allow Purple Heart Medal recipients to display distinctive license plates or tags on motorcycles, in addition to other personal vehicles.
  • Purple Heart Medal recipients may obtain up to two distinctive tags; the first tag is exempt from all taxes and fees, while a second tag is subject to applicable taxes and fees.
  • Surviving spouses of deceased Purple Heart Medal recipients may retain one distinctive tag and renew it annually while unmarried, and such vehicles remain exempt from all taxes and fees.
  • Vehicles displaying these distinctive tags may park free of charge in any state parking space or facility when operated or occupied by the eligible recipient.
  • Penalties for violating provisions of this section include fines of at least $1,000 and/or county jail time of at least six months; effective July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Distinctive motor vehicle tags; Purple Heart Medal tags may be used upon motorcycles.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/24/2010

Full Bill Text

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