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MS SB2335
Bill
Status
Failed
3/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Sidney Albritton
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 97-37-7 of the Mississippi Code to authorize all prosecutors to carry concealed weapons without a permit while engaged in the performance of their duties
- Previously, only criminal investigators employed by district attorneys were explicitly authorized to carry weapons under this statute; the bill adds "all prosecutors" to the list of authorized persons
- Also adds county medical examiners, deputy county medical examiners, county medical examiner investigators, and deputy county medical examiner investigators to the list of persons authorized to carry concealed weapons while performing their duties
- Requires any person authorized to carry a weapon under this subsection to first complete a weapons training course approved by the Board of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training
- Effective date of July 1, 2010; introduced by Senator Albritton during the 2010 Regular Session and passed the Senate
Legislative Description
Concealed weapons; authorize carrying without permit by all prosecutors.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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